BMW R 1300 GS Adventure vs Indian Super Chief

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure price starts at Rs. 26.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 44,000 cheaper than the base variant of Indian Super Chief, priced at Rs. 26.94 Lakh. On the performance front, the R 1300 GS Adventure uses a 1300cc engine producing 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm and the Super Chief a 1890cc engine. If you're deciding between the R 1300 GS Adventure and Super Chief, the R 1300 GS Adventure is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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R 1300 GS Adventure vs Super Chief Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 1300 GS AdventureIndian Super Chief
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 26.50 LakhRs. 26.94 Lakh
Mileage 21 kmplNot Available
Engine 1300 cc1890 cc
Max power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight 269 Kg335 Kg

R 1300 GS Adventure vs Super Chief Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Standard (Racing Red)Indian Super Chief STD
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Brand Name BMW Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 26.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 26.94 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Colors
Indian Super Chief Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Not Available
EMI
Rs. 72,556 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 73,761 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 56,456 R 1300 GS Adventure Insurance Rs. 55,883 Super Chief Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
220 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
1300 cc
1890 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
Not Available
Max Power
145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
156 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Bore
106.5 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
73 mm
113 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
Not Available
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.3 : 1
11.0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
21 kmpl
Not Available
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
14 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Central Shock Absorber, Travel - 210 mm
Telescopic Fork / 132 mm
Suspension-Rear
Single-sided Swingarm, Travel - 220 mm
Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-19, Rear :-170/60-17
Front :-130/90-16 Rear :-180/65-16
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
324 kg
Seat height
870 mm
665 mm
Load carrying capacity
216 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
485 kg
522 kg
Length*Width*Height
2212*1000*1406 mm3
2286*1080*1203 mm3
Wheelbase
1518 mm
1626 mm
Length
2212 mm
2286 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
125 mm
Height
1406 mm
1203 mm
Width
1000 mm
1080 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 L
15.1 L
Kerb Weight
269 Kg
335 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
300
Rear Brake Size
285 mm
300

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 10AH
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic Brake Control, Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Dynamic Engine Brake Control
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Not Available
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
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