Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse vs BMW M 1000 R
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse or BMW M 1000 R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Chieftain Dark Horse and M 1000 R. Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse Price starts at Rs.33.87 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Smoke and BMW M 1000 R Price starts at Rs.33.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse is 2 cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas BMW M 1000 R is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 206.5 bhp @ 14500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Chieftain Dark Horse provides a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model), and M 1000 R has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model). Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas BMW M 1000 R is available in 2 colours & 2 variants.
Chieftain Dark Horse vs M 1000 R
| Key Highlights | Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse | BMW M 1000 R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.33.87 Lakh | Rs.33.00 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 999 cc |
| Power | N/A | 206.5 bhp @ 14500 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | 20 kmpl | 15 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| Chieftain Dark Horse specifications | M 1000 R specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 38.48 Lakh Price Breakup | 37.49 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | - | 4.4 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20.8 Litres | 16.5 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 1890 cc | 999 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Chieftain Dark Horse Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | M 1000 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | - | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | - | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | - | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes |
Front Wheel Size | - | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes |
Rear Wheel Size | - | 17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | TelescopiFork | - |
Rear Suspension | Single Shock with Air Adjust | - |
Front Tyre Size | 130/60-19 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Rear Tyre Size | 180/60-16 | 200/55 - ZR17 |
Front Type | Disc | Disc |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | 300 mm | 220 mm |
Rear Type | Disc | Disc |
Instrumentation
| Chieftain Dark Horse Instrumentation | M 1000 R Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | - | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | - | No |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Yes |
Gear Indicator | - | Yes |
Tachometer | Analogue | Digital |
Speedometer | Analogue | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| Chieftain Dark Horse Exterior | M 1000 R Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | - | Yes |
LED headlight | - | Yes |
Body & Suspension
| Chieftain Dark Horse Body & Suspension | M 1000 R Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Cast Aluminum Frame | Bridge-type frame |
Engine & Transmission
| Chieftain Dark Horse Engine & Transmission | M 1000 R Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | - | 1 Down 5 Up |
Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Type | Thunder Stroke® 116 | Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine& four titanium valves per cylinder& BMW ShiftCam |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | - | 3 kwh |
Top Speed | 120 kmph | 280 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 103mm x113 mm | 80 mm x 49.7 mm |
Configuration | - | 13.3 : 1 |
Cooling type | Thunderstroke Air Cooled | Water/Oil Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | - | 206.5 bhp @ 14500 rpm |
Max Torque | 168 Nm @ 2800 rpm | 113 Nm @ 11000 rpm |
Mileage (Claimed) | 20 kmpl | 15 kmpl |
Comfort & Convenience
| Chieftain Dark Horse Comfort & Convenience | M 1000 R Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | - | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | - | Yes |
Front Storage Box | - | No |
Geo Fencing | - | No |
Pillion Backrest | - | No |
Pillion Footrest | - | Yes |
Riding Modes | - | 4 |
Service Reminder Indicator | - | Yes |
GPS & Navigation | - | Yes |
Console Type | Semi-Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | - | Yes |
Instrument Console | - | Digital |
Seat Style | Comfortable long single seat | - |
Side Stand Indicator | - | Yes |
Safety
| Chieftain Dark Horse Safety | M 1000 R Safety | |
|---|---|---|
Hazard Warning Indicator | - | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | - | Yes |
Radial Tyres | - | Yes |
Pass Light | - | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | - | Yes |
Turn Signal | - | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel | Dual Channel ABS |
Brake Assist | - | Dual Channel ABS |
Power Modes | - | 4 |
Slipper Clutch | Wet& Multi-Plate | Wet Multiplate |
Traction Control System | - | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Chieftain Dark Horse Dimensions & Capacity | M 1000 R Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2506 mm | - |
Width | 1000 mm | 848 mm |
Height | 1385 mm | 1197 mm |
Wheelbase | 1668 mm | 1455 mm |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm | - |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20.8 Litres | 16.5 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 5 Litres | - |
Body Type | Tourer Bike | Super Bike |
Seat Height | 650 mm | 830 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 375 kg | 199 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse and BMW M 1000 R
Comfort & Convenience
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse has features like Distance to Empty Indicator and BMW M 1000 R, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port.
Transmission
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and M 1000 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse has a 20.8 Litres fuel tank with 1385 mm seat height. BMW M 1000 R has 1197 mm seat height and 16.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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What is the on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse?
The on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse is Rs. 38.48 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of BMW M 1000 R?
The on-road price of BMW M 1000 R is Rs. 37.49 Lakh in New Delhi.