BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

BMW R 18 Transcontinental Price starts at Rs. 34.73 Lakh which is Rs. 2.73 Lakh costlier than base model of Indian Chieftain Dark Horse priced at Rs. 32.00 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 18 Transcontinental is 17.24 kmpl whereas the mileage of Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is 15.30 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 18 Transcontinental is powered by 1802 cc engine , while Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is powered by 1890 cc engine. BMW R 18 Transcontinental is available in 7 different colours while Indian Chieftain Dark Horse comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 18 Transcontinental vs Chieftain Dark Horse

Key Highlights R 18 Transcontinental STDChieftain Dark Horse STD
Engine Type Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 122 PS

R 18 Transcontinental vs Chieftain Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 18 Transcontinental STDIndian Chieftain Dark Horse STD
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Brand Name BMW Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 34.73 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 32.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm 122 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 18 Transcontinental Colors
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 95,090 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 87,615 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 68,450 R 18 Transcontinental Insurance Rs. 68,058 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance
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Engine Type
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
1802 cc
1890 cc
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
122 PS
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
107.1 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
100 mm
113 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Belt Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
11.0:1
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (City)
...
13.54 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
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15.30 kmpl
Mileage (Overall)
17.24 kmpl
13.54 kmpl
Top Speed
180 kmph
115 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19 Rear :-180/65-16
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/60-16
Peak Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
122 PS
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
42 psi
...

Dry Weight
...
359 kg
Seat height
740 mm
650 mm
Load carrying capacity
203 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2640*970*1500 mm3
2506*1023*1372 mm3
Wheelbase
1695 mm
1668 mm
Length
2640 mm
2506 mm
Ground Clearance
...
130 mm
Height
1500 mm
1372 mm
Width
970 mm
1023 mm
Fuel Capacity
24 Liters
20.8 Liters
Kerb Weight
427 Kg
373 Kg
Total Weight
630 kg
628 kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
740 mm
650 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm
300 mm

Additional Features
On-board Computer, Automatic Stability Control ( ASC ), MSR (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
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 26AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W
...

Cruise Control
Frame
Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes
Lightweight Cast Aluminium
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
...
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
...
Tripmeter
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Passenger Footrest
Underseat storage
...
68 L
External Speakers
...
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Anti Theft Alarm
...
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Central Locking
...
Navigation
Service Due Indicator
...
DRLs
...
Keyless Ignition

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
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Pros and Cons

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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 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is cheaper than BMW R 18 Transcontinental by Rs. 2.73 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
For the STD version, 1802 cc Petrol engine of R 18 Transcontinental produces 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm of power and 158 Nm @ 3000 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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