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 6 colours & 3 variants whereas Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse is available in 3 colours & 3 variants.
R 18 vs Chief Bobber Dark Horse
Key Highlights | BMW R 18 | Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse |
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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 | ||
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On Road Price | 22.77 Lakh | 25.92 Lakh | |
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Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 Litres | 15.1 Litres | |
Engine Displacement | 1802 cc | 1890 cc |
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
R 18 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | ||
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Rear Wheel Size | 16 | - | |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Spoke | |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | 1 | - | |
Front Wheel Size | 19 | - | |
Calliper Type | Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper | - | |
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | - | |
Front Suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic Fork / 132 mm | |
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 | |
Rear Tyre Size | 180/65 - B16 | 180/65-16 | |
Front Type | Disc | - | |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | 300 mm | - | |
Rear Type | Disc | - | |
Tubeless Tyres | Yes | - |
Instrumentation
R 18 Instrumentation | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Instrumentation | ||
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Riding Modes Switch | 1 | - | |
Fuel level guage | Analogue | 4 inches touchscreen | |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital | |
Speedometer | Analogue | Digital | |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Body & Suspension
R 18 Body & Suspension | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Body & Suspension | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | - | - | |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | |
Battery Capacity | 0.31 kwh | 0.216 kwh | |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | |
Range | 272 km/charge | - | |
Top Speed | 180 kmph | 201 kmph | |
Max Torque | 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 3200 rpm | |
Max Power | 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm | - | |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Closed loop fuel Injection | |
Cooling type | Air-oil cooled | Air-Cooled | |
Charging Socket | - | Yes | |
Bore x Stroke | 107.1 mm x 100 mm | 103.2mm x 113mm |
Comfort & Convenience
R 18 Comfort & Convenience | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Comfort & Convenience | ||
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Riding Modes | Rock, Roll and Rain | - | |
Average Speed Indicator | 1 | - | |
Under Seat Storage | No | - | |
Handle Type | - | Mini Ape Bars | |
Console Type | Semi-Digital | Digital | |
Start Type | Electric Start | Self Start |
Safety
R 18 Safety | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Safety | ||
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Radial Tyres | 1 | - | |
Hazard Warning Switch | 1 | - | |
Hazard Warning Indicator | 1 | - | |
Brake Assist | - | No | |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Yes | |
Slipper Clutch | Single-disk dry clutch | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
R 18 Dimensions & Capacity | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Dimensions & Capacity | ||
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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 | |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 345 kg | 315 kg | |
Seat Height | 690 mm | 662 mm |
Entertainment & Communication
R 18 Entertainment & Communication | Chief Bobber Dark Horse Entertainment & Communication | ||
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MID (Multi Info Display) | - | Yes |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 18 and Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse
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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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.