Indian Chieftain Limited vs BMW R 1250 RT

Should you buy Indian Chieftain Limited or BMW R 1250 RT 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 Limited price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW R 1250 RT price in is Rs (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the power and torque of R 1250 RT stand at 135.9 PS and 143 Nm respectively. Indian offers the Chieftain Limited in 3 colours whereas the BMW R 1250 RT comes in 4 colours. Out of 2 user reviews, R 1250 RT scores 4.4 whereas the Indian Chieftain Limited tallies 5.0 out of 5 based on 1 user reviews..The Indian Chieftain Limited Mileage is around 20 kmpl, while the BMW R 1250 RT Mileage is around 22.22 kmpl.

Chieftain Limited vs R 1250 RT

Key Highlights	Chieftain Limited	R 1250 RT
Mileage (Overall)	20 kmpl	22.22 kmpl
Max Power	-	135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm
Body Type	Tourer Bikes	Tourer Bikes
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft And Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam.

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Basic Information	Indian Chieftain Limited	BMW R 1250 RT
On-Road Price	Rs.37,71,198* Onwards	Rs.29,38,958* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	20 kmpl	22.22 kmpl
Max Power	-	135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm
User Rating	5.0 Based on Indian Chieftain Limited Reviews	4.4 Based on BMW R 1250 RT Reviews
Body Type	Tourer Bikes	Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 1,03,258 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 80,465 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.71,598 Chieftain Limited Insurance	Rs.59,678 R 1250 RT Insurance
Colours	Ruby MetallicThunder Black PearlDark Walnut View All Colours	Alpine WhiteMineral White MetallicRacing Blue MetallicStyle Triple BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Indian Chieftain Limited

BMW R 1250 RT

On-Road Price

Rs.37,71,198* Onwards

Rs.29,38,958* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

20 kmpl

22.22 kmpl

Max Power

135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm

User Rating

5.0

Based on Indian Chieftain Limited Reviews

4.4

Based on BMW R 1250 RT Reviews

Body Type

Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 1,03,258

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 80,465

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.71,598
Chieftain Limited Insurance

Rs.59,678
R 1250 RT Insurance

Colours

Ruby MetallicThunder Black PearlDark Walnut View All Colours

Alpine WhiteMineral White MetallicRacing Blue MetallicStyle Triple BlackView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft And Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam.
Displacement	1890 cc	1254 cc
No. of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist	Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	103.2 mm	102.5 mm
Stroke	113 mm	76 mm
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	12.5:1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm	143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only,Remote Start	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Thunderstroke 116

Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft And Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam.

Displacement

1890 cc

1254 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Analogue and Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Keyless Ignition	Yes	-
Hill Hold	-	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Apple CarPlay integration, Highway Bars, Rear Cylinder Deactivation, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Average Fuel Economy, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Engine Hours Of Operation, Radio Information Display, Check Engine, Security System	BMW ShiftCam, On-board Computer, Radio Software, ABS Pro, Electronic Immobiliser, Luggage Rack
Seat Type	Single	Split
Clock	-	Yes
Stepup Seat	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest	-	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Analogue and Digital

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Sports,Touring,Yes	Rain,Road
Traction Control	-	Yes
Quick Shifter	-	Yes
Adjustable Windscreen	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Apple CarPlay integration, Highway Bars, Rear Cylinder Deactivation, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Average Fuel Economy, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Engine Hours Of Operation, Radio Information Display, Check Engine, Security System	BMW ShiftCam, On-board Computer, Radio Software, ABS Pro, Electronic Immobiliser, Luggage Rack
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Sports,Touring,Yes

Rain,Road

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	20 kmpl	22.22 kmpl
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	-	3.7 Sec
Top Speed	185 kmph	200 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

20 kmpl

22.22 kmpl

Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)

3.7 Sec

Top Speed

185 kmph

200 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	20.8 L	25 L
Width	1023 mm	985 mm
Length	2506 mm	2222 mm
Height	1372 mm	1570 mm
Fuel Reserve	-	4 L
Saddle Height	650 mm	825 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	-
Wheelbase	1668 mm	1485 mm
Dry Weight	359 kg	-
Kerb Weight	373 kg	279 kg
Total Weight	628 Kg	505 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	226 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

20.8 L

25 L

Width

1023 mm

985 mm

Length

2506 mm

2222 mm

Height

1372 mm

1570 mm

Electricals
Headlight	Halogen	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
Pilot Lamps	Yes	-
Alternator	-	Three-phase generator with 508-watt nominal
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Electricals

Headlight

Halogen

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	300 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	300 mm	276 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 Diameter

300 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

300 mm

276 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

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

Underpinnings

Frame

Cast Aluminum Frame

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

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User Reviews of Comparison

Chieftain Limited
R 1250 RT

A
aniket on Feb 28, 2020
5.0
Awesome bike.
This is a legendary bike none of the bikes can be compared with this.
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Indian Chieftain Limited Reviews

Chieftain Limited Reviews

E
enosh on Nov 22, 2024
4.8
2023 BMW R1250RT fully loaded is the best
Its been 1 year plus that I am using the 2023 BMW R1250RT. My YouTube channel is @ridingsurgeon. I m from gujarat. I have done leh ladakh, Maharashtra, rajasthan, MP, Punjab, Chandigarh, haryana, UP, uttrakhand and Himachal on this. Its super comfortable and loaded with superb tech like ADAS, navigation, speakers apart from its panniers and aftermarket top box. Got akra exhaust for the extra feel. Love my bike
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Ŕ
ŕąhùł on May 12, 2022
4.0
Amazing Looking Bike
The bike looks and feels fantastic, the safety features are also good with a decent mileage in this segment. The gearbox of this vehicle is pretty smooth.
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FAQs on Indian Chieftain Limited and BMW R 1250 RT

Q) Which bike is better Indian Chieftain Limited or BMW R 1250 RT?

A) As per our average user rating, Indian Chieftain Limited has a score of 5.0/5 while BMW R 1250 RT has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among Indian Chieftain Limited and BMW R 1250 RT is cheaper?

A) Indian Chieftain Limited price starts at Rs 34,25,556 & BMW R 1250 RT price starts at Rs 26,66,000 in Delhi . BMW R 1250 RT is cheaper between these.

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