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BMW R 18 vs Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW R 18 or Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R 18 and Super Chief Limited. BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited Price starts at Rs.24.33 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Metallic. BMW R 18 is 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm power whereas Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited 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 Super Chief Limited has a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model). BMW R 18 is available in 6 colours & 3 variants whereas Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited is available in 3 colours & 3 variants.

R 18 vs Super Chief Limited

Key HighlightsBMW R 18Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited
PriceRs.19.90 LakhRs.24.33 Lakh
Engine Capacity1802 cc1890 cc
Power89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpmN/A
Mileage/Range17.8 kmpl14 kmpl
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BMW R 18 STD bike
STD
Rs. 19.90 Lakh
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Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited Black Metallic bike
Black Metallic
Rs. 24.33 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

R 18 specificationsSuper Chief Limited specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
22.77 Lakh
27.64 Lakh
User Rating
3.9
4.0
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 & TyresSuper Chief Limited 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 InstrumentationSuper Chief Limited Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
1
-
Fuel level guage
Analogue
4 inches touchscreen
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

R 18 Infotainment & CommunicationSuper Chief Limited Infotainment & Communication
Basic Warranty
-
2 Years/Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

R 18 Body & SuspensionSuper Chief Limited Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams
Simple Steel Frame

Engine & Transmission

R 18 Engine & TransmissionSuper Chief Limited 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
0.77 kwh
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
Maintenance Free
Range
272 km/charge
-
Top Speed
180 kmph
185 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 & ConvenienceSuper Chief Limited Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
Rock, Roll and Rain
-
Average Speed Indicator
1
-
Under Seat Storage
No
-
Handle Type
-
Cruiser Handlebars
Console Type
Semi-Digital
Digital
Start Type
Electric Start
Self Start

Safety

R 18 SafetySuper Chief Limited 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 & CapacitySuper Chief Limited Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2440 mm
2286 mm
Width
964 mm
1079 mm
Height
1232 mm
1203 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
5.2 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight
345 kg
335 kg
Seat Height
690 mm
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Entertainment & Communication

R 18 Entertainment & CommunicationSuper Chief Limited Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
-
checkYes
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 18 and Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited

Transmission

BMW R 18 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Super Chief Limited comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

BMW R 18 has a 16 Litres fuel tank with 1232 mm seat height. Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited has 1203 mm seat height and 15.1 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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BMW R 18 and Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited Owner Reviews

  • R 18 Review
  • Super Chief Limited Review
    • GS
      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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      Ishwar Sahu
      2 Year ago
      Review for Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited
      4.0
      Its Profoundly comfortable ergonomics are truly amazing.The bike Oodles of road presence.
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    BMW R 18 and Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited 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 Super Chief Limited?
    The on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited is Rs. 27.64 Lakh in New Delhi.