Indian Motorcycle Challenger vs BMW M 1000 R
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle Challenger or BMW M 1000 R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Challenger and M 1000 R. Indian Motorcycle Challenger Price starts at Rs.36.97 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Dark Horse Black Smoke and BMW M 1000 R Price starts at Rs.33.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Indian Motorcycle Challenger is N/A cylinder, 1768 cc Engine can generate 122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm power whereas BMW M 1000 R is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 206.5 bhp @ 14500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Challenger provides a mileage of 16.7 kmpl (base model), and M 1000 R has a  mileage of 15 kmpl (base model). Indian Motorcycle Challenger is available in 1 colours & 7 variants whereas BMW M 1000 R is available in 2 colours & 2 variants.
Challenger vs M 1000 R
| Key Highlights | Indian Challenger | BMW M 1000 R | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.36.97 Lakh | Rs.33.00 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 1768 cc | 999 cc | 
| Power | 122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm | 206.5 bhp @ 14500 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 16.7 kmpl | 15 kmpl | 
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Specifications Overview
| Challenger specifications | M 1000 R specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 42.00 Lakh Price Breakup | 37.49 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 3.7 | 3.8 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22.7 Litres | 16.5 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 1768 cc | 999 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Challenger Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | M 1000 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | - | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston  | 
| Front Disc Size | - | 320  | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes | 
| Front Wheel Size | - | 17  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes | 
| Rear Wheel Size | - | 17  | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy  | Alloy  | 
| Front Tyre Size | - | 120/70 - ZR17  | 
| Rear Tyre Size | - | 200/55 - ZR17  | 
| Front Type | Double Disc  | Disc  | 
| Rear Disc/Drum Size | 298 mm | 220 mm | 
| Rear Type | Disc  | Disc  | 
| Tubeless Tyres | Yes | Yes | 
| Tyre Size Spare | No | No | 
Instrumentation
| Challenger Instrumentation | M 1000 R Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | No | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | - | No | 
| Fuel level guage | - | Yes | 
| Gear Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Tachometer | Analogue  | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Analogue  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| Challenger Exterior | M 1000 R Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | - | Yes | 
| LED headlight | - | Yes | 
Body & Suspension
| Challenger Body & Suspension | M 1000 R Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | - | Bridge-type frame  | 
Engine & Transmission
| Challenger Engine & Transmission | M 1000 R Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | - | 1 Down 5 Up  | 
| Engine Capacity | 1768 cc | 999 cc | 
| Engine Type | PowerPlus  | Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine& four titanium valves per cylinder& BMW ShiftCam  | 
| No. of Cylinders | - | 4  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | - | 4  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | - | 3 kwh | 
| Top Speed | 125 kmph | 280 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 108 mm x 96.5 mm  | 80 mm x 49.7 mm  | 
| Configuration | Twin Cylinder  | Four Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Liquid cooled  | Water/Oil Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | - | Fuel Injection  | 
| Max Power  | 122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm  | 206.5 bhp @ 14500 rpm  | 
| Max Torque | 178 Nm @ 3800 rpm  | 113 Nm @ 11000 rpm  | 
| Mileage (Claimed) | 16.7  kmpl | 15  kmpl | 
Comfort & Convenience
| Challenger Comfort & Convenience | M 1000 R Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | - | Yes | 
| Front Storage Box | - | No | 
| Geo Fencing | - | No | 
| Pillion Backrest | - | No | 
| Pillion Footrest | - | Yes | 
| Riding Modes | - | 4  | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | - | Yes | 
| GPS & Navigation | - | Yes | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | - | Yes | 
| Instrument Console | - | Digital  | 
| Side Stand Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Start Type | Self Start  | Self Start  | 
Safety
| Challenger Safety | M 1000 R Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | - | Yes | 
| Radial Tyres | - | Yes | 
| Side Stand Alarm | No | 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
| Challenger Dimensions & Capacity | M 1000 R Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2501 mm | - | 
| Width | 990 mm | 848 mm | 
| Height | 1346 mm | 1197 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 1668 mm | 1455 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | 137 mm | - | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 22.7 Litres | 16.5 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.25 Litres | - | 
| Body Type | Adventure  | Super Bike  | 
| Seat Height | 672 mm | 830 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | - | 199 kg | 
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Detailed Comparison of Indian Challenger and BMW M 1000 R
Safety
Challenger comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system . M 1000 R has Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Transmission
Indian Motorcycle Challenger comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and M 1000 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Indian Motorcycle Challenger has a 22.7 Litres fuel tank with 1346 mm seat height. BMW M 1000 R has 1197 mm seat height and 16.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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What is the on-road price of Indian Challenger?
The on-road price of Indian Challenger is Rs. 42.00 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of BMW M 1000 R?
The on-road price of BMW M 1000 R is Rs. 37.49 Lakh in New Delhi.



















