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Indian Chief Dark Horse vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Should you buy Indian Chief Dark Horse or BMW R 18 Transcontinental 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 Dark Horse price in Delhi is Rs 2213399 (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW R 18 Transcontinental price in Delhi is Rs 3250000 (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the power and torque of R 18 Transcontinental stand at 91 PS and 158 Nm respectively. Indian offers the Chief Dark Horse in 3 colours whereas the BMW R 18 Transcontinental comes in 7 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, R 18 Transcontinental scores 4.0 whereas the Indian Chief Dark Horse tallies 5.0 out of 5 based on 1 user reviews..TheIndian Chief Dark Horse Mileage is around 20 kmpl, while the BMW R 18 Transcontinental Mileage is around 17.24 kmpl.

Chief Dark Horse vs R 18 Transcontinental

Key HighlightsChief Dark HorseR 18 Transcontinental
Mileage (Overall)20 kmpl17.24 kmpl
Max Power-91 PS @ 4750 rpm
Body TypeCruiser BikesCruiser Bikes
Engine TypeThunderstroke 116Air / oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crankshaft
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Indian Chief Dark Horse vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental Comparison

*Ex-showroom price in Delhi

Basic Information

On-Road PriceRs.24.91 Lakh onwards
Rs.25.61 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)20 kmpl
17.24 kmpl
Max Power-
91 PS @ 4750 rpm
User Rating
5.0
Based on 1 Review
4.0
Based on 1 Review
Body TypeCruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts₹ 68,220Get EMI offers
Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
₹ 70,121Get EMI offers
Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
InsuranceRs.46,725
Chief Dark Horse Insurance

Rs.68,843
R 18 Transcontinental Insurance

Colours
Black Smoke
Black
Purple
Sparkle Purple
Brochure
Brochure not available

Engine and Transmission

Engine Type
Thunderstroke 116
Air / oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crankshaft
Displacement1890 cc
1802 cc
No. of Cylinders
-
2
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Fuel SupplyFuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate
Single-disk dry clutch
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Bore
103.2 mm
107.1 mm
Stroke
113 mm
100.0 mm
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.6 :1
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Max Torque
162 Nm @ 3200 rpm
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only

Features

Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue
Bluetooth ConnectivityBluetooth
-
NavigationYes-
Call/SMS AlertsYes-
USB Charging PortYesNo
Keyless IgnitionYes-
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
TechometerDigital
-
Tripmeter
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Additional Features Of Variant
Exhaust - Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover, Rear Cylinder Deactivation, Ambient Temperature, Gear Indicator, Vehicle Status (Engine Hours), Current Ride Data (Distance, Moving Time, Stop Time, Altitude, Altitude Change), Vehicle Info (Speed, Fuel Range, RPM, Gear Position)
-
Seat TypeSingle
Split
ClockYes-

Features and Safety

Fuel GaugeDigital
Analog
Riding ModesSports,Touring,Yes
Rain
Adjustable Windscreen-
Yes
Additional Features
Exhaust - Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover, Rear Cylinder Deactivation, Ambient Temperature, Gear Indicator, Vehicle Status (Engine Hours), Current Ride Data (Distance, Moving Time, Stop Time, Altitude, Altitude Change), Vehicle Info (Speed, Fuel Range, RPM, Gear Position)
-

Performance

Overall Mileage20 kmpl
17.24 kmpl
Top Speed-
180 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity15.1 L
24 l
Width
922 mm
970 mm
Length2286 mm
2560 mm
Height1253 mm
1400 mm
Fuel Reserve-
4 l
Saddle Height
662 mm
720 mm
Ground Clearance125 mm
-
Wheelbase1626 mm
1695 mm
Dry Weight294 kg
-
Kerb Weight304 kg
398 kg
Total Weight522 kg
630 kg
Load Carrying Capacity-
232 kg

Electricals

HeadlightLED
LED
Tail LightLED
LED
Turn Signal LampLED
LED
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm
300 mm

Underpinnings

FrameSteel Welded Tube Frame
Double loop steel frame with bolted beams

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*Ex-showroom price in Delhi

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Chief Dark Horse
  • R 18 Transcontinental
  • Best bike ever.

    The bike has the best design in the segment and it is perfect for long rides.

    By indian sudip
    On: Dec 19, 2019 | 972 Views
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