BMW R 18 vs Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 18 or Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 18 and Chief Bobber Dark Horse. BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse Price starts at Rs.22.82 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Smoke. BMW R 18 is 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm power whereas Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse is a N/A cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, R 18 provides a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model), and Chief Bobber Dark Horse has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). BMW R 18 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants whereas Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.
R 18 vs Chief Bobber Dark Horse
| Key Highlights | BMW R 18 | Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.19.90 Lakh | Rs.22.82 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 1802 cc | 1890 cc |
| Power | 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm | N/A |
| Mileage/Range | 17.8 kmpl | 20 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| R 18 specifications | Chief Bobber Dark Horse specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 22.77 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.92 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 Litres | 15.1 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 1802 cc | 1890 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| R 18 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | - |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 4 Piston | - |
Front Disc Size | 300 | - |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 19 | - |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 46 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 46 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 16 | - |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Spoke |
Front Suspension | Telescopifork | TelescopiFor13mm |
Rear Suspension | Steel swinging fork with central shock strut | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19 | 130/90-16 |
Instrumentation
| R 18 Instrumentation | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | Yes | - |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Is_delete |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Analogue | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| R 18 Exterior | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | - |
Warranty
| R 18 Warranty | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | 2 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
| R 18 Body & Suspension | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams | Simple Steel Frame |
Engine & Transmission
| R 18 Engine & Transmission | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 1802 cc | 1890 cc |
Engine Type | Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft. | Thunderstroke 116 |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | - |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.31 kwh | 0.216 kwh |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free |
Top Speed | 180 kmph | 201 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 107.1 mm x 100 mm | 103.2mm x 113mm |
Charging Socket | - | Yes |
Configuration | 9.6 :1 | - |
Cooling type | Air/Oil Cooled | Air-Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Closed loop fuel Injection |
Comfort & Convenience
| R 18 Comfort & Convenience | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - |
Front Storage Box | No | - |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Low Battery Indicator | No | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | - |
Pillion Footrest | No | - |
Riding Modes | 3 | - |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
GPS & Navigation | No | - |
Console Type | Semi-Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | No | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - |
Safety
| R 18 Safety | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Pass Light | Yes | - |
Pillion Grabrail | No | - |
Turn Signal | LED | - |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Yes |
Brake Assist | Dual Channel ABS | No |
Power Modes | 3 | - |
Slipper Clutch | Single Plate Clutch | - |
Traction Control System | Yes | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
| R 18 Dimensions & Capacity | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2440 mm | 2286 mm |
Width | 964 mm | 915 mm |
Height | 1232 mm | 1349 mm |
Wheelbase | 1731 mm | 1626 mm |
Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 125 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 Litres | 15.1 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4 Litres | 5 Litres |
Body Type | Cruiser | Cruiser |
Seat Height | 690 mm | 662 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 345 kg | 315 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
| R 18 Entertainment & Communication | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
MID (Multi Info Display) | - | Yes |
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Safety
R 18 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Traction Control System. Chief Bobber Dark Horse has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Transmission
BMW R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Chief Bobber Dark Horse comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 18 has a 16 Litres fuel tank with 1232 mm seat height. Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse has 1349 mm seat height and 15.1 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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BMW R 18 and Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse FAQs
What is the on-road price of BMW R 18?
The on-road price of BMW R 18 is Rs. 22.77 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse?
The on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse is Rs. 25.92 Lakh in New Delhi.