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    Indian Chief vs BMW R 12

    Should you buy Indian Chief 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 price in Delhi is Rs 2129500 (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW R 12 price in Delhi is Rs 2010000 (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the power and torque of R 12 stand at 96.31 PS and 110 Nm respectively. Indian offers the Chief in 1 colours whereas the BMW R 12 comes in 3 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, R 12 scores 4.0 whereas the Indian Chief tallies 4.9 out of 5 based on 4 user reviews..

    Chief vs R 12

    Key HighlightsChiefR 12
    Mileage -19.60 kmpl
    Max Power-96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
    Body TypeCruiser BikesCruiser Bikes
    Engine TypeThunder Stroke 1112-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
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    Indian Chief vs BMW R 12 Comparison

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          Indian Chief
          Indian Chief
            Rs21.30 Lakh*
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                BMW R 12
                BMW R 12
                  Rs20.10 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
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                Rs.23.21 Lakh onwards
                Rs.22.40 Lakh onwards
                Mileage
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                19.60 kmpl
                Max Power
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                96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
                User Rating
                4.9
                Based on Indian Chief Reviews
                4.0
                Based on BMW R 12 Reviews
                Body Type
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                Cruiser Bikes
                EMI Starts
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                ₹ 67,117
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                ₹ 61,339
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                Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Thunder Stroke 111
                2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
                Displacement
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                1811 cc
                1170 cc
                No. of Cylinders
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                2
                2
                Cooling System
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                Air Cooled
                Air & Oil Cooled
                Valve Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply
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                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                Wet, Multi-Plate
                Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
                Ignition
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                Keyless Ignition
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                Gear Box
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                6 Speed
                6 Speed
                Bore
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                101 mm
                101 mm
                Stroke
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                113 mm
                73 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                9.5:1
                12.0 :1
                Emission Type
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                bs6
                bs6-2.0
                Max Torque
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                150 Nm @ 2900 rpm
                110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
                Starting
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                Self Start Only
                Self Start Only
                Features
                Instrument Console
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                Analogue and Digital
                Digital
                USB Charging Port
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                NoYes
                Keyless Ignition
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                Yes
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Techometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Tripmeter
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                Digital
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                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Additional Features Of Variant
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                Cruise Control, Keyless Start
                Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro
                Seat Type
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                Single
                Single
                Body Graphics
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                Yes
                Clock
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                Yes
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                Passenger Footrest
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                Yes
                Average Fuel economy Indicator
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                Yes
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                Features and Safety
                Fuel Gauge
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                Digital
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                Riding Modes
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                Yes
                Traction Control
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                Yes
                Additional Features
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                Cruise Control, Keyless Start
                Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro
                Performance
                Overall Mileage
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                19.60 kmpl
                Top Speed
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                185 kmph
                203 kmph
                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Capacity
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                20.8 L
                14 L
                Width
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                1000 mm
                830 mm
                Length
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                2630 mm
                2200 mm
                Height
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                1176 mm
                1110 mm
                Fuel Reserve
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                3.5 L
                Saddle Height
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                660 mm
                753 mm
                Ground Clearance
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                140 mm
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                Wheelbase
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                1730 mm
                1520 mm
                Dry Weight
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                338 kg
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                Kerb Weight
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                352 kg
                227 kg
                Total Weight
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                572 kg
                430 kg
                Electricals
                Headlight
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                Halogen
                LED
                Taillight
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                LED
                LED
                Turn Signal Lamp
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                LED
                LED
                DRLs
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                Yes
                LED Taillights
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                Yes
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                Low Fuel Indicator
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                YesYes
                Average Fuel economy Indicator
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                Yes
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                Pilot Lamps
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                Yes
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                Alternator
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                Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W
                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Diameter
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                300 mm
                310 mm
                Rear Brake Diameter
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                300 mm
                265 mm
                Tyre Brand
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                Dunlop
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                Underpinnings
                Frame
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                Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air Box
                Tubular space frame

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • Chief
                • R 12
                • B
                  bhanudash on May 08, 2024
                  4.7
                  Royal enfad
                  Royal enfat gadi alvar me nahi lekin vala ne me maza ata he or uska 350 aenjin hota he or uske upar bethe vala ne ka maza kuch or he
                • J
                  jitesh on May 07, 2024
                  5.0
                  All Around Excellent Choice
                  This bike excels in every aspect - style, performance, safety, and comfort. It's an all-around excellent choice that truly stands out.
                • R
                  ravindra on Dec 29, 2019
                  5.0
                  very good model.
                  Very nice Indian bike it comes with a very great design.
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                • A
                  anonymous on Apr 04, 2019
                  5.0
                  Aweseom Bike
                  Big boy toy bike with awesome and premium look with great power and speed.
                  1
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                  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.
                • BMW R 12 Reviews

                FAQs on Indian Chief and BMW R 12

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

                A) As per our average user rating, Indian Chief has a score of 4.9/5 while BMW R 12 has rate of 4.0 /5.

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

                A) Indian Chief price starts at Rs 2129500 & BMW R 12 price starts at Rs 2010000 in Delhi . BMW R 12 is cheaper between these.
                *Ex-showroom price in Delhi
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