BMW R 1300 GS Adventure vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Price starts at Rs. 32.00 Lakh which is Rs. 6.25 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW R 1300 GS Adventure priced at Rs. 25.75 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 1300 GS Adventure is 21 kmpl whereas the mileage of Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is 13.54 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 1300 GS Adventure is powered by 1300 cc engine , while Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is powered by 1890 cc engine. BMW R 1300 GS Adventure is available in 4 different colours while Indian Chieftain Dark Horse comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1300 GS Adventure vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1300 GS Adventure vs Chieftain Dark Horse

Key Highlights R 1300 GS Adventure Standard (Racing Red)Chieftain Dark Horse STD
Engine Type Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm 122 PS

R 1300 GS Adventure vs Chieftain Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Standard (Racing Red)Indian Chieftain Dark Horse STD
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Brand Name BMW Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 25.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 32.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm 122 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Colors
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 70,503 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 87,615 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 55,363 R 1300 GS Adventure Insurance Rs. 64,471 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
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Valves (per cylinder)
4
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Claimed Top Speed
220 kmph
115 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine
Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
1300 cc
1890 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
122 PS
Max Torque
149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Bore
106.5 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
73 mm
113 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.3 : 1
11.0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
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Rear Caliper
2 Piston
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Mileage (Overall)
21 kmpl
13.54 kmpl
0-40 Kmph (sec)
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Suspension-Front
Central Shock Absorber, Travel - 210 mm
Telescopic Fork / 119 mm
Suspension-Rear
Single-sided Swingarm, Travel - 220 mm
Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
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Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
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Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
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Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
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Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-19, Rear :-170/60-17
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/60-16
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
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Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
...
359 kg
Seat height
870 mm
650 mm
Load carrying capacity
216 kg
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Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
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Gross Weight
485 kg
628 kg
Length*Width*Height
2212*1000*1406 mm3
2506*1023*1372 mm3
Wheelbase
1518 mm
1668 mm
Length
2212 mm
2506 mm
Ground Clearance
...
130 mm
Height
1406 mm
1372 mm
Width
1000 mm
1023 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 L
20.8 L
Kerb Weight
269 Kg
373 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
285 mm
300 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 10AH
...
Boot Light
...

Cruise Control
Frame Type
Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine
Lightweight Cast Aluminium
Malfunction Indicator
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
...
Pillion Grab Rail
...
Calls and Messaging
...
Navigation assist
Riding Modes
Sports,Touring,Yes
Traction Control
...
Low battery alert
No. of Tripmeters
2
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Engine Temperature Indicator
...
Hill Hold
...
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
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Additional Features/Information
Dynamic Brake Control, Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Dynamic Engine Brake Control
Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Apple CarPlay Integration, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Front and Rear Tire Pressure, Engine Hours Of Operation, Security System, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags, Smartphone Compatible Input
Windscreen
Gear Position Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Immobilizer
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Underseat storage
...
68 L
External Speakers
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Service Due Indicator
...
Keyless Ignition

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
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Standard Warranty (Years)
3
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Pros and Cons

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  • Negatives
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
  • Gorgeous styling, Refined engine, Long list of features
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
  • 377kg kerb weight, Engine heat while riding in traffic, Eye-watering price tag
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Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1300 GS Adventure vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
The BMW R 1300 GS Adventure is cheaper than Indian Chieftain Dark Horse by ₹6.25 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1300 GS Adventure vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
For the Standard (Racing Red) version, 1300 cc Petrol engine of R 1300 GS Adventure produces 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1890 cc Petrol engine of Chieftain Dark Horse produces 122 PS of power and 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque

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