Indian Chieftain Dark Horse vs BMW R 12

Should you buy Indian Chieftain 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 Chieftain Dark Horse price in is Rs 31,99,999 (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW R 12 price in is Rs 22,00,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Chieftain Dark Horse makes 122 PS and 171 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of R 12 stand at 96.31 PS and 110 Nm respectively. Indian offers the Chieftain Dark Horse in 2 colours whereas the BMW R 12 comes in 3 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, R 12 scores 4.0 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 R 12 Mileage is around 19.60 kmpl.

Chieftain Dark Horse vs R 12

Key Highlights	Chieftain Dark Horse	R 12
Mileage (City)	13.54 kmpl	19.60 kmpl
Max Power	122 PS	96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
Body Type	Tourer Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine

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Basic Information	Indian Chieftain Dark Horse	BMW R 12
On-Road Price	Rs.35,24,056* Onwards	Rs.24,28,364* Onwards
Mileage (City)	13.54 kmpl	19.60 kmpl
Max Power	122 PS	96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
User Rating	3.7 Based on Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Reviews	4.0 Based on BMW R 12 Reviews
Body Type	Tourer Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 96,500 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 66,483 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.68,058 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance	Rs.52,364 R 12 Insurance
Colours	Quartz GrayStealth Gray AzureView All Colours	Aventurin Red MetallicBlack Storm MetallicAvus Silver MetallicView All Colours
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

BMW R 12

On-Road Price

Rs.35,24,056* Onwards

Rs.24,28,364* Onwards

Mileage (City)

13.54 kmpl

19.60 kmpl

Max Power

122 PS

96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm

User Rating

3.7

Based on Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Reviews

4.0

Based on BMW R 12 Reviews

Body Type

Tourer Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 96,500

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 66,483

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.68,058
Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance

Rs.52,364
R 12 Insurance

Colours

Quartz GrayStealth Gray AzureView All Colours

Aventurin Red MetallicBlack Storm MetallicAvus Silver MetallicView All Colours

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Displacement	1890 cc	1170 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air & Oil Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	-	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist	Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	103.2 mm	101 mm
Stroke	113 mm	73 mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1	12.0 :1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm	110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only,Remote Start	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

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Air & Oil Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Keyless Ignition	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Single
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Underseat storage	68 L	-
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	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Quickshifter	-	Yes
Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	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	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
City Mileage (Tested)	13.54 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage (Tested)	15.30 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	13.54 kmpl	19.60 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	115 kmph	203 kmph

Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

13.54 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

15.30 kmpl

Overall Mileage

13.54 kmpl

19.60 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

115 kmph

203 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	20.8 L	14 L
Boot Light	Yes	-
Width	1023 mm	830 mm
Length	2506 mm	2200 mm
Height	1372 mm	1110 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	-	3.5 L
Ground Clearance	130 mm	-
Wheelbase	1668 mm	1520 mm
Dry Weight	359 kg	-
Kerb Weight	373 kg	227 kg
Gross Weight	628 kg	430 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	202 kg
Seat height	650 mm	753 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

20.8 L

14 L

Boot Light

Width

1023 mm

830 mm

Length

2506 mm

2200 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 alternator with 660 W
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	300 mm	310 mm
Rear Brake Size	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 Size

300 mm

310 mm

Rear Brake Size

300 mm

265 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Lightweight Cast Aluminium	Tubular space frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Lightweight Cast Aluminium

Tubular space frame

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User Reviews of Comparison

Chieftain Dark Horse
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S
sumit on Oct 16, 2024
3.7
Be Rider with Indian Cheftain Dark horse
if you are looking for the touring bike that command attention while still offering modern tech and plenty of comfort
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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.
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FAQs on Indian Chieftain Dark Horse and BMW R 12

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

A) As per our average user rating, Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has a score of 3.7/5 while BMW R 12 has rate of 4.0 /5.

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

A) Indian Chieftain Dark Horse price starts at Rs 31,99,999 & BMW R 12 price starts at Rs 22,00,000 in Delhi . BMW R 12 is cheaper between these.

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