Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs BMW S 1000 R

Should you buy Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse or BMW S 1000 R 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 22,81,633 (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW S 1000 R price in is Rs 21,75,000 (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 S 1000 R stand at 169.9 PS and 114 Nm respectively. Indian offers the Chief Bobber Dark Horse in 3 colours whereas the BMW S 1000 R comes in 3 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, S 1000 R scores 5.0 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 S 1000 R Mileage is around 16.12 kmpl.

Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs S 1000 R

Key Highlights	Chief Bobber Dark Horse	S 1000 R
Mileage (Overall)	20 kmpl	16.12 kmpl
Max Power	122 PS	169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Super Bikes
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder

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Basic Information	Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse	BMW S 1000 R
On-Road Price	Rs.25,17,809* Onwards	Rs.24,00,972* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	20 kmpl	16.12 kmpl
Max Power	122 PS	169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Reviews	5.0 Based on BMW S 1000 R Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Super Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 68,930 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 65,741 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.53,646 Chief Bobber Dark Horse Insurance	Rs.51,972 S 1000 R Insurance
Colours	Black Smoke	Blackstorm MetallicBluefirea Mugiallo YellowLight White M Motorsport
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse

BMW S 1000 R

On-Road Price

Rs.25,17,809* Onwards

Rs.24,00,972* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

20 kmpl

16.12 kmpl

Max Power

122 PS

169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Reviews

5.0

Based on BMW S 1000 R Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

Super Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 68,930

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 65,741

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.53,646
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Insurance

Rs.51,972
S 1000 R Insurance

Colours

Black Smoke

Blackstorm MetallicBluefirea Mugiallo YellowLight White M Motorsport

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder
Displacement	1890 cc	999 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	4
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Oil Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	-	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	103.2 mm	80 mm
Stroke	113 mm	49.7 mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1	12.5 :1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	162 Nm @ 3200 rpm	114 Nm @ 9250 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Thunderstroke 116

Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder

Displacement

1890 cc

999 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Oil Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
Keyless Ignition	Yes	-
Hill Hold	-	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	-	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Sports,Touring,Yes	Rain,Road,Dynamic
Traction Control	-	Yes
Quickshifter	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	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)	ABS Pro, On-board Computer
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Sports,Touring,Yes

Rain,Road,Dynamic

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	20 kmpl	16.12 kmpl
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	-	3.2 Sec
Claimed Top Speed	115 kmph	200 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

20 kmpl

16.12 kmpl

Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)

3.2 Sec

Claimed Top Speed

115 kmph

200 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.1 L	16.5 L
Width	915 mm	812 mm
Length	2286 mm	2090 mm
Height	1349 mm	1115 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	-	4 L
Ground Clearance	125 mm	-
Wheelbase	1626 mm	1447 mm
Dry Weight	304 kg	177 kg
Kerb Weight	315 kg	199 kg
Gross Weight	522 kg	407 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	208 kg
Seat height	662 mm	830 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.1 L

16.5 L

Width

915 mm

812 mm

Length

2286 mm

2090 mm

Height

1349 mm

1115 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
Alternator	-	Permanent magnet generator with 450 W
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	300 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Size	300 mm	220 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 Size

300 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Size

300 mm

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Welded Steel Tube Frame	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine

Underpinnings

Frame

Welded Steel Tube Frame

Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine

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User Reviews of Comparison

Chief Bobber Dark Horse
S 1000 R

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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R
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
humko on Sep 18, 2025
5.0
Must buy bike
Best naked bike to buy in 2025 . Good performance with a aggressive posture . Raw power . Small throttle and reach 200+ in seconds . One of the best looking bike . Full of features. Better than streetfighter V4 . With bmw iconic drl from s1000rr. If u are looking for a bike with good looks , best performance, aggressive posture must buy
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FAQs on Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse and BMW S 1000 R

Q) Which bike is better Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse or BMW S 1000 R?

A) As per our average user rating, Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse has a score of 4.5/5 while BMW S 1000 R has rate of 5.0 /5.

Q) Which bike among Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse and BMW S 1000 R is cheaper?

A) Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse price starts at Rs 22,81,633 & BMW S 1000 R price starts at Rs 21,75,000 in Delhi . BMW S 1000 R is cheaper between these.

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