BMW R 18 vs Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 18 or Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 18 and Chief Bobber Dark Horse. BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse Price starts at Rs.22.82 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Smoke. BMW R 18 is 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm power whereas Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse is a N/A cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, R 18 provides a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model), and Chief Bobber Dark Horse has a  mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). BMW R 18 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants whereas Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.
R 18 vs Chief Bobber Dark Horse
| Key Highlights | BMW R 18 | Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.19.90 Lakh | Rs.22.82 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 1802 cc | 1890 cc | 
| Power | 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm | N/A | 
| Mileage/Range | 17.8 kmpl | 20 kmpl | 
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Specifications Overview
| R 18 specifications | Chief Bobber Dark Horse specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 22.77 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.92 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | - | 3.7 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 Litres | 15.1 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 1802 cc | 1890 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| R 18 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 4 Piston  | - | 
| Front Disc Size | 300  | - | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42  | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42  | - | 
| Front Wheel Size | 19  | - | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 46  | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 46  | - | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 16  | - | 
| Wheel Type | Spoke  | Spoke  | 
| Front Suspension | Telescopifork  | TelescopiFor13mm  | 
| Rear Suspension | Steel swinging fork with central shock strut  | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19  | 130/90-16  | 
Instrumentation
| R 18 Instrumentation | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | No | - | 
| Fuel level guage | Yes | Is_delete  | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Analogue  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| R 18 Exterior | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - | 
| LED headlight | Yes | - | 
Warranty
| R 18 Warranty | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km  | 2 Years or Unlimited km  | 
Body & Suspension
| R 18 Body & Suspension | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams  | Simple Steel Frame  | 
Engine & Transmission
| R 18 Engine & Transmission | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up  | - | 
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder  | - | 
| Engine Capacity | 1802 cc | 1890 cc | 
| Engine Type | Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.  | Thunderstroke 116  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 2  | - | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | - | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | 0.31 kwh | 0.216 kwh | 
| Battery Type | Maintenance Free  | Maintenance Free  | 
| Top Speed | 180 kmph | 201 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 107.1 mm x 100 mm  | 103.2mm x 113mm  | 
| Charging Socket | - | Yes | 
| Configuration | Twin Cylinder  | Twin Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Air/Oil Cooled  | Air-Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | Closed loop fuel Injection  | 
Comfort & Convenience
| R 18 Comfort & Convenience | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - | 
| Front Storage Box | No | - | 
| Geo Fencing | No | - | 
| Low Battery Indicator | No | - | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | - | 
| Pillion Footrest | No | - | 
| Riding Modes | 3  | - | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | - | 
| GPS & Navigation | No | - | 
| Console Type | Semi-Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | No | - | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - | 
Safety
| R 18 Safety | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | No | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | - | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | 
| Pass Light | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Grabrail | No | - | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | - | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | 3  | - | 
| Slipper Clutch | Single Plate Clutch  | - | 
| Traction Control System | Yes | - | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| R 18 Dimensions & Capacity | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2440 mm | 2286 mm | 
| Width | 964 mm | 915 mm | 
| Height | 1232 mm | 1349 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 1731 mm | 1626 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 125 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 16 Litres | 15.1 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4 Litres | 5 Litres | 
| Body Type | Cruiser  | Cruiser  | 
| Seat Height | 690 mm | 662 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 345 kg | 315 kg | 
Entertainment & Communication
| R 18 Entertainment & Communication | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
| MID (Multi Info Display) | - | Yes | 
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 18 and Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse
Safety
R 18 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Chief Bobber Dark Horse has Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Transmission
BMW R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Chief Bobber Dark Horse comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 18 has a 16 Litres fuel tank with 1232 mm seat height. Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse has 1349 mm seat height and 15.1 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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BMW R 18 and Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse FAQs
What is the on-road price of BMW R 18?
The on-road price of BMW R 18 is Rs. 22.77 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse?
The on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse is Rs. 25.92 Lakh in New Delhi.
















