Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs BMW S 1000 XR
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse or BMW S 1000 XR? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Chief Bobber Dark Horse and S 1000 XR. Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse Price starts at Rs.22.82 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Smoke and BMW S 1000 XR Price starts at Rs.22.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro. Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse is N/A cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas BMW S 1000 XR is a 4 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 170 bhp power. In terms of mileage, Chief Bobber Dark Horse provides a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model), and S 1000 XR has a mileage of 20 Kmpl kmpl (base model). Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse is available in 1 colours & 3 variants whereas BMW S 1000 XR is available in 3 colours & 3 variants.
Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs S 1000 XR
Key Highlights | Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse | BMW S 1000 XR |
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Price | Rs.22.82 Lakh | Rs.22.50 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 999 cc |
Power | N/A | 170 bhp |
Mileage/Range | 20 kmpl | 20 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Chief Bobber Dark Horse specifications | S 1000 XR specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 25.92 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.7 | 4.3 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.1 Litres | 20 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1890 cc | 999 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | S 1000 XR Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Front Suspension | TelescopiFor13mm | USfronforks |
Rear Suspension | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm | Rear moNo-shock absorber |
Front Tyre Size | 130/90-16 | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tyre Size | 180/65-16 | 190/55 ZR17 |
Front Type | - | Dual Disc |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | - | 220 mm |
Rear Type | - | Disc |
Tyre Size Spare | No | No |
Instrumentation
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Instrumentation | S 1000 XR Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Fuel level guage | Is_delete | Digital |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Exterior | S 1000 XR Exterior | |
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LED headlight | - | Yes |
Warranty
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Warranty | S 1000 XR Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | 3 Years |
Body & Suspension
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Body & Suspension | S 1000 XR Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Simple Steel Frame | Aluminium composite bridge frame |
Engine & Transmission
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Engine & Transmission | S 1000 XR Engine & Transmission | |
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Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Type | Thunderstroke 116 | in-line 4-cylinder engine |
No. of Cylinders | - | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.216 kwh | 0.0864 kwh |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free | - |
Top Speed | 201 kmph | 253 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 103.2mm x 113mm | 80 X 49.7 mm |
Charging Socket | Yes | No |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Four Cylinder |
Cooling type | Air-Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Closed loop fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | - | 170 bhp |
Max Torque | 3200 rpm | 114Nm @ 9250rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Comfort & Convenience | S 1000 XR Comfort & Convenience | |
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Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | - | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | - | Yes |
Handle Type | Mini Ape Bars | Single bar |
Seat Style | - | Split |
Side Stand Indicator | - | Yes |
Start Type | Self Start | Self Start |
USB Charger Port | - | Yes |
Safety
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Safety | S 1000 XR Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | No | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | - | No |
Slipper Clutch | - | Yes |
Traction Control System | - | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Dimensions & Capacity | S 1000 XR Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2286 mm | 2183 mm |
Width | 915 mm | 940 mm |
Height | 1349 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase | 1626 mm | 1548 mm |
Ground Clearance | 125 mm | 160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.1 Litres | 20 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 5 Litres | 4 Litres |
Body Type | Cruiser | Adventure |
Seat Height | 662 mm | 850 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 315 kg | 226 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Entertainment & Communication | S 1000 XR Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | Yes |
Pros & Cons
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Pros & Cons | S 1000 XR Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse and BMW S 1000 XR
Safety
Chief Bobber Dark Horse comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . S 1000 XR has Side Stand Alarm, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Traction Control System, Slipper Clutch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Transmission
Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and S 1000 XR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse has a 15.1 Litres fuel tank with 1349 mm seat height. BMW S 1000 XR has 1408 mm seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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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.
What is the on-road price of BMW S 1000 XR?
The on-road price of BMW S 1000 XR is Rs. 25.56 Lakh in New Delhi.