Indian Chieftain Dark Horse vs BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

Should you buy Indian Chieftain Dark Horse or BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 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 Chandigarh is Rs 3199999 (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure price in Delhi is Rs 2295000 (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 1300 GS Adventure stand at 145.48 PS and 149 Nm respectively. Indian offers the Chieftain Dark Horse in 3 colours whereas the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure comes in 4 colours.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 1300 GS Adventure Mileage is around 21 kmpl.

Chieftain Dark Horse vs R 1300 GS Adventure

Key Highlights	Chieftain Dark Horse	R 1300 GS Adventure
Mileage (City)	13.54 kmpl	21 kmpl
Max Power	122 PS	145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
Body Type	Tourer Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine

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Basic Information	Indian Chieftain Dark Horse	BMW R 1300 GS Adventure
On-Road Price	Rs.36.18 Lakh onwards	Rs.25.32 Lakh onwards
Mileage (City)	13.54 kmpl	21 kmpl
Max Power	122 PS	145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
User Rating	3.7 Based on Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Reviews	-
Body Type	Tourer Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 99,045 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 69,345 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.64,471 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance	Rs.53,855 R 1300 GS Adventure Insurance
Colours	Quartz GrayStealth Gray Azure	Racing Red Solid Paint
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

On-Road Price

Rs.36.18 Lakh onwards

Rs.25.32 Lakh onwards

Mileage (City)

13.54 kmpl

21 kmpl

Max Power

122 PS

145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm

User Rating

3.7

Based on Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Reviews

Body Type

Tourer Bikes

Adventure Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 99,045

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 69,345

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.64,471
Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance

Rs.53,855
R 1300 GS Adventure Insurance

Colours

Quartz GrayStealth Gray Azure

Racing Red Solid Paint

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine
Displacement	1890 cc	1300 cc
No. of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Electronic Injection
Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	103.2 mm	106.5 mm
Stroke	113 mm	73 mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1	13.3 : 1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm	149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only,Remote Start	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Thunderstroke 116

Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine

Displacement

1890 cc

1300 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
Keyless Ignition	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold	-	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	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	Dynamic Brake Control, Tyre Pressure, ControlOn-Board Computer, Dynamic Engine Brake Control
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Underseat storage	68 L	-
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Sports,Touring,Yes	-
Traction Control	-	Yes
Adjustable 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	Dynamic Brake Control, Tyre Pressure, ControlOn-Board Computer, Dynamic Engine Brake Control
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Features and Safety

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Sports,Touring,Yes

Traction Control

Adjustable Windscreen

Performance
City Mileage	13.54 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage	15.30 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	13.54 kmpl	21 kmpl
Top Speed	115 kmph	220 kmph

Performance

City Mileage

13.54 kmpl

Highway Mileage

15.30 kmpl

Overall Mileage

13.54 kmpl

21 kmpl

Top Speed

115 kmph

220 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	20.8 L	30 L
Boot Space	Yes	-
Width	1023 mm	-
Length	2506 mm	-
Height	1372 mm	-
Fuel Reserve	-	4 L
Saddle Height	650 mm	870 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	-
Wheelbase	1668 mm	-
Dry Weight	359 kg	-
Kerb Weight	373 kg	269 kg
Total Weight	628 kg	485 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	217 kg
Additional Storage	68 L	-
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

20.8 L

30 L

Boot Space

Width

1023 mm

Length

2506 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Alternator	-	Three-phase alternator with 650 W (nominal power)
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	300 mm	310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	300 mm	-

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

300 mm

310 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

300 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Lightweight Cast Aluminium	Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine

Underpinnings

Frame

Lightweight Cast Aluminium

Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine

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FAQs on Indian Chieftain Dark Horse and BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

Q) Which bike is better Indian Chieftain Dark Horse or BMW R 1300 GS Adventure?

A) As per our average user rating, Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has a score of 3.7/5 while BMW R 1300 GS Adventure has rate of 0 /5.

Q) Which bike among Indian Chieftain Dark Horse and BMW R 1300 GS Adventure is cheaper?

A) Indian Chieftain Dark Horse price starts at Rs 3199999 & BMW R 1300 GS Adventure price starts at Rs 2295000 in Chandigarh . BMW R 1300 GS Adventure is cheaper between these.

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