Indian Chieftain Dark Horse vs BMW M 1000 XR

Should you buy Indian Chieftain Dark Horse or BMW M 1000 XR 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 Chieftain Dark Horse price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW M 1000 XR price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the Chieftain Dark Horse makes 122 PS and 171 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of M 1000 XR stand at 203.78 PS and 113 Nm respectively. Indian offers the Chieftain Dark Horse in 2 colours whereas the BMW M 1000 XR comes in 1 colours. Out of 3 user reviews, M 1000 XR scores 4.5 whereas the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse tallies 3.7 out of 5 based on 1 user reviews..The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Mileage is around 13.54 kmpl, while the BMW M 1000 XR Mileage is around 15.38 kmpl.

Chieftain Dark Horse vs M 1000 XR

Key Highlights	Chieftain Dark Horse	M 1000 XR
Mileage (City)	13.54 kmpl	15.38 kmpl
Max Power	122 PS	203.78 PS @ 12750 rpm
Body Type	Tourer Bikes	Super Bikes
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	Oil / water-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke inline engine, four valves per cylinder.

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Basic Information	Indian Chieftain Dark Horse	BMW M 1000 XR
On-Road Price	Rs.35,24,056* Onwards	Rs.53,46,197* Onwards
Mileage (City)	13.54 kmpl	15.38 kmpl
Max Power	122 PS	203.78 PS @ 12750 rpm
User Rating	3.7 Based on Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Reviews	4.5 Based on BMW M 1000 XR Reviews
Body Type	Tourer Bikes	Super Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 96,500 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 1,46,366 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.68,058 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance	Rs.94,157 M 1000 XR Insurance
Colours	Quartz GrayStealth Gray AzureView All Colours	Black Storm MetallicView All Colours
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

BMW M 1000 XR

On-Road Price

Rs.35,24,056* Onwards

Rs.53,46,197* Onwards

Mileage (City)

13.54 kmpl

15.38 kmpl

Max Power

122 PS

203.78 PS @ 12750 rpm

User Rating

3.7

Based on Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Reviews

4.5

Based on BMW M 1000 XR Reviews

Body Type

Tourer Bikes

Super Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 96,500

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 1,46,366

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.68,058
Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance

Rs.94,157
M 1000 XR Insurance

Colours

Quartz GrayStealth Gray AzureView All Colours

Black Storm MetallicView All Colours

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	Oil / water-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke inline engine, four valves per cylinder.
Displacement	1890 cc	999 cc
No. of Cylinders	2	4
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Oil Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	-	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	103.2 mm	80 mm
Stroke	113 mm	49.7 mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1	13.3 : 1
Emission Type	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm	113 Nm @ 11000 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only,Remote Start	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Thunderstroke 116

Oil / water-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke inline engine, four valves per cylinder.

Displacement

1890 cc

999 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Oil Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Keyless Ignition	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold	-	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Clock	Yes	Yes
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Underseat storage	68 L	-
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	Rain,Road,Dynamic
Traction Control	-	Yes
Launch Control	-	Yes
Quick Shifter	-	Yes
Windscreen	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Apple CarPlay Integration, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Front and Rear Tire Pressure, Engine Hours Of Operation, Security System, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags, Smartphone Compatible Input	BMW Shiftcam, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, ABS Pro, On-Board Computer, Tyre Pressure Control, Electronic Immobilizer, Dynamic Engine Brake Control
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Sports,Touring,Yes

Rain,Road,Dynamic

Traction Control

Performance
City Mileage	13.54 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage	15.30 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	13.54 kmpl	15.38 kmpl
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	-	3.2 Sec
Top Speed	115 kmph	278 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage

13.54 kmpl

Highway Mileage

15.30 kmpl

Overall Mileage

13.54 kmpl

15.38 kmpl

Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)

3.2 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	20.8 L	20 L
Boot Space	Yes	-
Width	1023 mm	850 mm
Length	2506 mm	2170 mm
Height	1372 mm	1382 mm
Fuel Reserve	-	4 L
Ground Clearance	130 mm	-
Wheelbase	1668 mm	-
Dry Weight	359 kg	-
Kerb Weight	373 kg	223 kg
Total Weight	628 kg	450 kg
Seat height	650 mm	850 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

20.8 L

20 L

Boot Space

Width

1023 mm

850 mm

Length

2506 mm

2170 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 450 W
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	300 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	300 mm	220 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	33 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

300 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

300 mm

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

33 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Lightweight Cast Aluminium	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine

Underpinnings

Frame

Lightweight Cast Aluminium

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

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User Reviews of Comparison

Chieftain Dark Horse
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S
sumit on Oct 16, 2024
3.7
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sai on Jul 04, 2024
4.2
It is one of the best bikeeeee
It is one of the best racing bike this bike is really ossam its pick up is next level it's like a rocket bike
S
s on Jun 18, 2024
4.8
Superb bike riders ke liye
Superb bike riders ke liye best hai, best look , super design,top speed, dream bike, rideing bike , 👍
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sai on Jun 15, 2024
4.5
Gives u a extraordinary
It was a good bike with ultimate speed and good comfort and u get excellent milage in that cc and priced bike
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FAQs on Indian Chieftain Dark Horse and BMW M 1000 XR

Q) Which bike is better Indian Chieftain Dark Horse or BMW M 1000 XR?

A) As per our average user rating, Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has a score of 3.7/5 while BMW M 1000 XR has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among Indian Chieftain Dark Horse and BMW M 1000 XR is cheaper?

A) Indian Chieftain Dark Horse price starts at Rs 31,99,999 & BMW M 1000 XR price starts at Rs 48,63,000 in Delhi . Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is cheaper between these.

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