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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse vs BMW R 1250 GS

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse or BMW R 1250 GS? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Chief Dark Horse and R 1250 GS. Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse Price starts at Rs.22.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and BMW R 1250 GS Price starts at Rs.20.55 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is 2 cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas BMW R 1250 GS is a 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm power. In terms of range, Chief Dark Horse provides a range of 18 Kmplkm/charge (base model), and R 1250 GS has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model). Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is available in 3 colours & 4 variants whereas BMW R 1250 GS is available in 3 colours & 3 variants.

Chief Dark Horse vs R 1250 GS

Key HighlightsIndian Motorcycle Chief Dark HorseBMW R 1250 GS
PriceRs.22.13 LakhRs.20.55 Lakh
Engine Capacity1890 cc1254 cc
PowerN/A134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge15 kmpl
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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse STD bike
STD
Rs. 22.13 Lakh
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Rs. 20.55 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
25.14 Lakh
Price Breakup
23.34 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
3.5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 Litres
20 Litres
Engine Displacement
1890 cc
1254 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
300
305
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
36
Front Wheel Size
19
-
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
40
42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
40
42
Rear Wheel Size
16
-
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
TelescopiFor13mm
BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut"
Rear Suspension
Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Tyre Size
130/60 - B19
120/70 - R19

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
check
Touch Screen Display
check
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or Unlimited km
3 Years or Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel Welded Tube Frame
Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
1890 cc
1254 cc
Engine Type
-
Â? Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
2
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
-
0.1416 kwh
Top Speed
-
200 kmph
Bore x Stroke
103.2 mm x 113 mm
102.5 mm x 76 mm
Charging Socket
-
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Configuration
11.0:1
12.5 : 1
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Air/Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
-
134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
NO
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
Riding Modes
3
3
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
3
3
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2286 mm
2207 mm
Width
922 mm
953 mm
Height
1253 mm
1430 mm
Wheelbase
1626 mm
1514 mm
Ground Clearance
125 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 Litres
20 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.78 Litres
Body Type
-
Adventure
Seat Height
662 mm
850 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
304 kg
249 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
-
no

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Excellent brakes
  • LED illumination
  • Ride-by-Wire
Cons
  • Lack of tyre grip
  • Service and spare part costs.
  • Sticks to the old LCD display.
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Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and BMW R 1250 GS

Safety

Chief Dark Horse comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On). R 1250 GS has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator and BMW R 1250 GS, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 1250 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse has a 15.1 Litres fuel tank with 1253 mm seat height. BMW R 1250 GS has 1430 mm seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and BMW R 1250 GS Owner Reviews

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    • AV
      Aditya Vatts
      2 Year ago
      3.8
      The major highlight of this bike is the circular headlamp that it gets along with the verticle LED lamps.
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    • A
      Akash
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is for those who are passionate about bike riding. Its a great bike for great ride.
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    • KS
      Krishan Singh
      2 Year ago
      4.4
      I purchased this bike 6 months ago and the features are very impressive and has superb ride quality.
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    • D
      Dinesh
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      This bike is one of the best bike in the market. It has a solid design and the looks can attact anyone.
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    • SS
      Suresh Sondhi
      2 Year ago
      3.4
      I purchased this bike 6 months ago and the features are very impressive and has superb ride quality.
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