BMW S 1000 R vs Indian Springfield Dark Horse

Should you buy BMW S 1000 R or Indian Springfield Dark Horse Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. BMW S 1000 R price in is Rs 21,75,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Indian Springfield Dark Horse price in is Rs 29,56,494 (ex-showroom). The engine in the S 1000 R makes 169.9 PS and 114 Nm . BMW offers the S 1000 R in 3 colours whereas the Indian Springfield Dark Horse comes in 2 colours. Out of 2 user reviews, Springfield Dark Horse scores 4.4 whereas the BMW S 1000 R tallies 5.0 out of 5 based on 1 user reviews..The BMW S 1000 R Mileage is around 16.12 kmpl, while the Indian Springfield Dark Horse Mileage is around 20 kmpl.

S 1000 R vs Springfield Dark Horse

Key Highlights	S 1000 R	Springfield Dark Horse
Mileage (Overall)	16.12 kmpl	20 kmpl
Max Power	169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm	-
Body Type	Super Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder	Thunderstroke 116

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Basic Information	BMW S 1000 R	Indian Springfield Dark Horse
On-Road Price	Rs.24,00,972* Onwards	Rs.32,57,250* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	16.12 kmpl	20 kmpl
Max Power	169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm	-
User Rating	5.0 Based on BMW S 1000 R Reviews	4.4 Based on Indian Springfield Dark Horse Reviews
Body Type	Super Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 65,741 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 89,174 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.51,972 S 1000 R Insurance	Rs.64,237 Springfield Dark Horse Insurance
Colours	Blackstorm MetallicBluefirea Mugiallo YellowLight White M MotorsportView All Colours	Thunder Black SmokeSmoke WhiteView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

BMW S 1000 R

Indian Springfield Dark Horse

On-Road Price

Rs.24,00,972* Onwards

Rs.32,57,250* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

16.12 kmpl

20 kmpl

Max Power

169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm

User Rating

5.0

Based on BMW S 1000 R Reviews

4.4

Based on Indian Springfield Dark Horse Reviews

Body Type

Super Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 65,741

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 89,174

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.51,972
S 1000 R Insurance

Rs.64,237
Springfield Dark Horse Insurance

Colours

Blackstorm MetallicBluefirea Mugiallo YellowLight White M MotorsportView All Colours

Thunder Black SmokeSmoke WhiteView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder	Thunderstroke 116
Displacement	999 cc	1890 cc
Number Of Cylinders	4	2
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Air Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	-
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement	Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	80 mm	103.2 mm
Stroke	49.7 mm	113 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5 :1	11.0:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	114 Nm @ 9250 rpm	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only,Remote Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder

Thunderstroke 116

Displacement

999 cc

1890 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Oil Cooled

Air Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
Keyless Ignition	-	Yes
Hill Hold	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	Yes	-
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Rain,Road,Dynamic	Sports,Touring,Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Quickshifter	Yes	-
Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	ABS Pro, On-board Computer	Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Ambient Air Temperature, Remote-Locking Hard Saddlebags, Gear Position Display
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Road,Dynamic

Sports,Touring,Yes

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	16.12 kmpl	20 kmpl
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	3.2 Sec	-
Claimed Top Speed	200 kmph	115 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

16.12 kmpl

20 kmpl

Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)

3.2 Sec

Claimed Top Speed

200 kmph

115 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 L	20.8 L
Width	812 mm	972 mm
Length	2090 mm	2522 mm
Height	1115 mm	1261 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	4 L	-
Ground Clearance	-	130 mm
Wheelbase	1447 mm	1701 mm
Dry Weight	177 kg	341 kg
Kerb Weight	199 kg	355 kg
Gross Weight	407 kg	628 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	208 kg	-
Seat height	830 mm	650 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

16.5 L

20.8 L

Width

812 mm

972 mm

Length

2090 mm

2522 mm

Height

1115 mm

1261 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	Halogen
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	Yes
Alternator	Permanent magnet generator with 450 W	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Halogen

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Size	220 mm	300 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

320 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Size

220 mm

300 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

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

Underpinnings

Frame

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

Cast Aluminum Frame

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User Reviews of Comparison

S 1000 R
Springfield Dark Horse

H
humko on Sep 18, 2025
5.0
Must buy bike
Best naked bike to buy in 2025 . Good performance with a aggressive posture . Raw power . Small throttle and reach 200+ in seconds . One of the best looking bike . Full of features. Better than streetfighter V4 . With bmw iconic drl from s1000rr. If u are looking for a bike with good looks , best performance, aggressive posture must buy
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BMW S 1000 R Reviews

S 1000 R Reviews

J
jigar on Jan 13, 2025
4.3
It provide a very comfortable
Indian Springfield Dark Horse has low 650mm seat height but large footboards and mid-rise handlebars to provide a very comfortable ride, though its enormous size and heavy weight make it difficult to manage at low speed. There is no windshield on this bike and the pillion accommodations are really minimal, though some accessories are available to accommodate a passenger more comfortably.
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A
arshad on Aug 28, 2023
4.5
All time my favourite there
All time my favourite there maintenance is hight but bike is cool milege is good bike sturcture and finishing are beautiful
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FAQs on BMW S 1000 R and Indian Springfield Dark Horse

Q) Which bike is better BMW S 1000 R or Indian Springfield Dark Horse?

A) As per our average user rating, BMW S 1000 R has a score of 5.0/5 while Indian Springfield Dark Horse has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among BMW S 1000 R and Indian Springfield Dark Horse is cheaper?

A) BMW S 1000 R price starts at Rs 21,75,000 & Indian Springfield Dark Horse price starts at Rs 29,56,494 in Delhi . BMW S 1000 R is cheaper between these.

BMW S 1000 R vs Indian Springfield Dark Horse

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