Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse vs BMW R 18
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse or BMW R 18? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Chief Dark Horse and R 18. Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse Price starts at Rs.22.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is 2 cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas BMW R 18 is a 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm power. In terms of range, Chief Dark Horse provides a range of 18 Kmplkm/charge (base model), and R 18 has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is available in 3 colours & 4 variants whereas BMW R 18 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.
Chief Dark Horse vs R 18
| Key Highlights | Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse | BMW R 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.22.13 Lakh | Rs.19.90 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 1802 cc |
| Power | N/A | 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | N/A km/charge | 17.8 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| Chief Dark Horse specifications | R 18 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 25.14 Lakh Price Breakup | 22.77 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.1 Litres | 16 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 1890 cc | 1802 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Chief Dark Horse Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | R 18 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston | Front 4 Piston Rear 4 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 300 | 300 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 42 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 42 |
Front Wheel Size | 19 | 19 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40 | 46 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 40 | 46 |
Rear Wheel Size | 16 | 16 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Front Suspension | TelescopiFor13mm | Telescopifork |
Rear Suspension | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm | Steel swinging fork with central shock strut |
Front Tyre Size | 130/60 - B19 | 120/70 - R19 |
Instrumentation
| Chief Dark Horse Instrumentation | R 18 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | Yes | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Analogue |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| Chief Dark Horse Exterior | R 18 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
| Chief Dark Horse Warranty | R 18 Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | 3 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
| Chief Dark Horse Body & Suspension | R 18 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Steel Welded Tube Frame | Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams |
Engine & Transmission
| Chief Dark Horse Engine & Transmission | R 18 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 | 1802 cc |
Engine Type | - | Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft. |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | - | 0.31 kwh |
Battery Type | - | Maintenance Free |
Top Speed | - | 180 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 103.2 mm x 113 mm | 107.1 mm x 100 mm |
Configuration | 11.0:1 | 9.6 :1 |
Cooling type | Air Cooled | Air/Oil Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | - | 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
| Chief Dark Horse Comfort & Convenience | R 18 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | No |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | No | No |
Riding Modes | 3 | 3 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | No |
Console Type | Digital | Semi-Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | No |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| Chief Dark Horse Safety | R 18 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | No | No |
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 | Single Plate Clutch |
Traction Control System | No | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Chief Dark Horse Dimensions & Capacity | R 18 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2286 mm | 2440 mm |
Width | 922 mm | 964 mm |
Height | 1253 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase | 1626 mm | 1731 mm |
Ground Clearance | 125 mm | 170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.1 Litres | 16 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | - | 4 Litres |
Body Type | - | Cruiser |
Seat Height | 662 mm | 690 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 304 kg | 345 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and BMW R 18
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 18 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, 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 18, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 18 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 18 has 1232 mm seat height and 16 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and BMW R 18 FAQs
What is the on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse?
The on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is Rs. 25.14 Lakh in New Delhi.
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.