BMW M 1000 RR vs Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW M 1000 RR or Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between M 1000 RR and Chieftain Elite. BMW M 1000 RR Price starts at Rs.49.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite Price starts at Rs.38.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Heavy Metal Smoke. BMW M 1000 RR is 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 209.19 bhp @ 14500 rpm power whereas Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite is a N/A cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, M 1000 RR provides a mileage of 15.4 kmpl (base model), and Chieftain Elite has a  mileage of 18 kmpl (base model). BMW M 1000 RR is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
M 1000 RR vs Chieftain Elite
| Key Highlights | BMW M 1000 RR | Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.49.00 Lakh | Rs.38.00 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 1890 cc | 
| Power | 209.19 bhp @ 14500 rpm | N/A | 
| Mileage/Range | 15.4 kmpl | 18 kmpl | 
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Specifications Overview
| M 1000 RR specifications | Chieftain Elite specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 55.66 Lakh Price Breakup | 43.17 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 4.5 | 3.4 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 Litres | 20.8 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 999 cc | 1890 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| M 1000 RR Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Chieftain Elite Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston  | - | 
| Front Disc Size | 320  | - | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36  | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36  | - | 
| Front Wheel Size | 17  | - | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42  | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42  | - | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 17  | - | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy  | Alloy  | 
| Front Suspension | Upside-dowtelescopiforwitdiameteo4mm  | TelescopiFor11mm  | 
| Rear Suspension | Aluminum swing arm& compression and rebound damping adjustable  | Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17  | 130/60 R19  | 
Instrumentation
| M 1000 RR Instrumentation | Chieftain Elite Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | No | - | 
| Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | Analogue  | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Analogue  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| M 1000 RR Exterior | Chieftain Elite Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - | 
| LED headlight | Yes | - | 
Warranty
| M 1000 RR Warranty | Chieftain Elite Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km  | - | 
Body & Suspension
| M 1000 RR Body & Suspension | Chieftain Elite Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Bridge-type frame  | - | 
Engine & Transmission
| M 1000 RR Engine & Transmission | Chieftain Elite Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up  | - | 
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder  | - | 
| Engine Capacity | 999 cc | 1890 cc | 
| Engine Type | Water/Oil-Cooled 4-Cylinder 4-Stroke In-Line Engine& Four Titanium Valves Per Cylinder& BMW Shiftcam  | Thunderstroke 116  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 4  | - | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | - | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | 0.06 kwh | - | 
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion  | - | 
| Top Speed | 306 kmph | 120 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 80 mm x 49.7 mm  | 103.2 mm x 113 mm  | 
| Configuration | Four Cylinder  | Twin Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Water/Oil Cooled  | Air Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | Fuel Injection  | 
| Max Power  | 209.19 bhp @ 14500 rpm  | - | 
Comfort & Convenience
| M 1000 RR Comfort & Convenience | Chieftain Elite Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - | 
| Front Storage Box | No | - | 
| Geo Fencing | No | - | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | - | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | - | 
| Riding Modes | 4  | - | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | - | 
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | - | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Semi-Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - | 
Safety
| M 1000 RR Safety | Chieftain Elite Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | - | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | 
| Pass Light | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | - | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | 4  | - | 
| Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate  | - | 
| Traction Control System | Yes | - | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| M 1000 RR Dimensions & Capacity | Chieftain Elite Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2073 mm | 2506 mm | 
| Width | 848 mm | 1023 mm | 
| Height | 1197 mm | 1372 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 1457 mm | 1668 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 130 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 16.5 Litres | 20.8 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4 Litres | 5 Litres | 
| Body Type | Sports Bike  | Tourer Bike  | 
| Seat Height | 832 mm | 650 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 192 kg | - | 
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Detailed Comparison of BMW M 1000 RR and Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite
Safety
M 1000 RR comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Chieftain Elite has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Transmission
BMW M 1000 RR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Chieftain Elite comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW M 1000 RR has a 16.5 Litres fuel tank with 1197 mm seat height. Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite has 1372 mm seat height and 20.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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BMW M 1000 RR and Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite FAQs
What is the on-road price of BMW M 1000 RR?
The on-road price of BMW M 1000 RR is Rs. 55.66 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite?
The on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite is Rs. 43.17 Lakh in New Delhi.






















