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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
Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse
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Rs. 22.13 Lakh
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BMW R 1250 GS STD bike
BMW R 1250 GS
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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
    -
    check
    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 Switch, Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres. R 1250 GS has Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

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