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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 HighlightsBMW R 18Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse
PriceRs.19.90 LakhRs.22.82 Lakh
Engine Capacity1802 cc1890 cc
Power89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpmN/A
Mileage/Range17.8 kmpl20 kmpl
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BMW R 18 STD bike
STD
Rs. 19.90 Lakh
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Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse Black Smoke bike
Black Smoke
Rs. 22.82 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

R 18 specificationsChief Bobber Dark Horse specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
22.77 Lakh
25.92 Lakh
User Rating
3.9
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 & TyresChief Bobber Dark Horse Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
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
checkYes
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Instrumentation

R 18 InstrumentationChief Bobber Dark Horse Instrumentation
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 & SuspensionChief 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 & TransmissionChief Bobber Dark Horse Engine & Transmission
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
-
checkYes
Bore x Stroke
107.1 mm x 100 mm
103.2mm x 113mm

Comfort & Convenience

R 18 Comfort & ConvenienceChief Bobber Dark Horse Comfort & Convenience
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 SafetyChief Bobber Dark Horse Safety
Radial Tyres
1
-
Hazard Warning Switch
1
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
-
Brake Assist
-
No
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
checkYes
Slipper Clutch
Single-disk dry clutch
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Dimensions & Capacity

R 18 Dimensions & CapacityChief 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
Unladden/Kerb Weight
345 kg
315 kg
Seat Height
690 mm
662 mm

Entertainment & Communication

R 18 Entertainment & CommunicationChief Bobber Dark Horse Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
-
checkYes
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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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BMW R 18 and Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse Owner Reviews

  • R 18 Review
  • Chief Bobber Dark Horse Review
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      Gaurav Singh
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW R 18
      4.4
      Its 1802cc engine is extremely smooth and refined.It has Great cruising comfort.
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      Prakash
      1 Year ago
      Review for Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse
      3.7
      Stylish bike, good brake system but not easily handle in city road
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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.