Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs BMW R 12

Should you buy Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse or BMW R 12 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW R 12 price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the Chief Bobber Dark Horse makes 122 PS and 162 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of R 12 stand at 96.31 PS and 110 Nm respectively. Indian offers the Chief Bobber Dark Horse in 3 colours whereas the BMW R 12 comes in 3 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, R 12 scores 4.0 whereas the Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 4 user reviews..The Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Mileage is around 20 kmpl, while the BMW R 12 Mileage is around 19.60 kmpl.

Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs R 12

Key Highlights	Chief Bobber Dark Horse	R 12
Mileage (Overall)	20 kmpl	19.60 kmpl
Max Power	122 PS	96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine

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Basic Information	Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse	BMW R 12
On-Road Price	Rs.25,17,809* Onwards	Rs.24,28,364* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	20 kmpl	19.60 kmpl
Max Power	122 PS	96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Reviews	4.0 Based on BMW R 12 Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 68,930 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 66,483 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.53,646 Chief Bobber Dark Horse Insurance	Rs.52,364 R 12 Insurance
Colours	Black SmokeView All Colours	Aventurin Red MetallicBlack Storm MetallicAvus Silver MetallicView All Colours
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse

BMW R 12

On-Road Price

Rs.25,17,809* Onwards

Rs.24,28,364* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

20 kmpl

19.60 kmpl

Max Power

122 PS

96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Reviews

4.0

Based on BMW R 12 Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 68,930

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 66,483

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.53,646
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Insurance

Rs.52,364
R 12 Insurance

Colours

Black SmokeView All Colours

Aventurin Red MetallicBlack Storm MetallicAvus Silver MetallicView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Displacement	1890 cc	1170 cc
No. of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air & Oil Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	-	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate	Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	103.2 mm	101 mm
Stroke	113 mm	73 mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1	12.0 :1
Emission Type	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	162 Nm @ 3200 rpm	110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Thunderstroke 116

2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine

Displacement

1890 cc

1170 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Air & Oil Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Keyless Ignition	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Single
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Passenger Footrest	-	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Sports,Touring,Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Quick Shifter	-	Yes
Additional Features	Exhaust - Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover, Ambient Temperature, Gear indicator, 4 Round Ride Command, Vehicle Status (Engine Hours), Vehicle Info (Speed, Fuel range, RPM, Gear position), Current Ride Data (Distance, Moving Time, Stop Time, Altitude, Altitude Change)	Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Sports,Touring,Yes

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	20 kmpl	19.60 kmpl
Top Speed	115 kmph	203 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

20 kmpl

19.60 kmpl

Top Speed

115 kmph

203 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	15.1 L	14 L
Width	915 mm	830 mm
Length	2286 mm	2200 mm
Height	1349 mm	1110 mm
Fuel Reserve	-	3.5 L
Ground Clearance	125 mm	-
Wheelbase	1626 mm	1520 mm
Dry Weight	304 kg	-
Kerb Weight	315 kg	227 kg
Total Weight	522 kg	430 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	202 kg
Seat height	662 mm	753 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

15.1 L

14 L

Width

915 mm

830 mm

Length

2286 mm

2200 mm

Height

1349 mm

1110 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
Alternator	-	Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	300 mm	310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	300 mm	265 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

300 mm

310 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

300 mm

265 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Welded Steel Tube Frame	Tubular space frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Welded Steel Tube Frame

Tubular space frame

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User Reviews of Comparison

Chief Bobber Dark Horse
R 12

A
anubhav on Nov 04, 2024
5.0
Performance Review
Took a test drive of it and the performance was a top notch with a perfect balance of exhaust note.
V
vedant on Jun 30, 2024
4.5
A comfortable bike
It's good but take alot of money to maintain you can't complaint tho bcaz is a bike to feel it's a bike for comfortable rides
O
onkar on Jun 21, 2024
4.5
Bikes looks very nice
Bike looks very nice Engine also very powerful and bike is comfortable to ride and bike looks are very nice and I loved to drive this bike and mileage disappointed increase mileage good looking bike .
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raju on Feb 08, 2024
4.2
Good Experience
In my opinion, the Chief Bobber is a commendable bike, offering a fantastic blend of performance and overall riding experience. While it may be slightly expensive, the bike's qualities make it worth the investment, and I consider it to be a great choice overall.
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Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Reviews

Chief Bobber Dark Horse Reviews

H
hemanth on Oct 28, 2024
4.0
Beautiful bike
Banger bike next level performance with retro looks, best in the segment and loved my every age group, nice and beautiful.
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FAQs on Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse and BMW R 12

Q) Which bike is better Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse or BMW R 12?

A) As per our average user rating, Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse has a score of 4.5/5 while BMW R 12 has rate of 4.0 /5.

Q) Which bike among Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse and BMW R 12 is cheaper?

A) Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse price starts at Rs 22,81,633 & BMW R 12 price starts at Rs 22,00,000 in Delhi . BMW R 12 is cheaper between these.

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs BMW R 12

Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs R 12