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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse vs BMW R 1250 GS

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse or BMW R 1250 GS? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Chief Dark Horse and R 1250 GS. Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse Price starts at Rs.22.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Smoke and BMW R 1250 GS Price starts at Rs.20.55 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Standard. Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is N/A cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas BMW R 1250 GS is a 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Chief Dark Horse provides a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model), and R 1250 GS has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model). Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is available in 3 colours & 3 variants whereas BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 colours & 3 variants.

Chief Dark Horse vs R 1250 GS

Key HighlightsIndian Motorcycle Chief Dark HorseBMW R 1250 GS
PriceRs.22.13 LakhRs.20.55 Lakh
Engine Capacity1890 cc1254 cc
PowerN/A134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm
Mileage/Range20 kmpl15 kmpl
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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse Black Smoke bike
Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse
Black Smoke
Rs. 22.13 Lakh
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BMW R 1250 GS Standard bike
BMW R 1250 GS
Standard
Rs. 20.55 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Chief Dark Horse specificationsR 1250 GS specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    25.14 Lakh
    23.34 Lakh
    User Rating
    4.0
    4.3
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    15.1 Litres
    20 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1890 cc
    1254 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Chief Dark Horse Brakes, Suspension & TyresR 1250 GS Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Rear Wheel Size
    -
    17
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Alloy
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    1
    Front Wheel Size
    -
    19
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    1
    Calliper Type
    -
    Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Callipers
    Braking System
    -
    Dual Channel ABS
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic Fork / 132 mm
    BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5" (37 mm), central spring strut
    Rear Suspension
    Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm
    Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
    Front Tyre Size
    130/90-16
    120/70 - R19
    Rear Tyre Size
    180/65-16
    170/60 - R17
    Front Type
    -
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    -
    276 mm
    Rear Type
    -
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    -
    checkYes

    Instrumentation

    Chief Dark Horse InstrumentationR 1250 GS Instrumentation
    Riding Modes Switch
    -
    1
    Fuel level guage
    4 inches touchscreen
    NO
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Body & Suspension

    Chief Dark Horse Body & SuspensionR 1250 GS Body & Suspension
    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Simple Steel Frame
    Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine

    Engine & Transmission

    Chief Dark Horse Engine & TransmissionR 1250 GS Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1890 cc
    1254 cc
    Engine Type
    Thunderstroke 116
    Â? Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    -
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    -
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.216 kwh
    0.1416 kwh
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Range
    -
    630 km/charge
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    200 kmph
    Max Torque
    3200 rpm
    143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
    Max Power
    -
    134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm
    Fuelling
    Closed loop fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Cooling type
    Air-Cooled
    Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
    Charging Socket
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Bore x Stroke
    103.2mm x 113mm
    102.5 mm x 76 mm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Chief Dark Horse Comfort & ConvenienceR 1250 GS Comfort & Convenience
    Riding Modes
    -
    Eco, Rain and Road
    Low Battery Indicator
    -
    1
    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    1
    Pillion Footrest
    -
    1
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    No
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    NO
    Luggage Space
    -
    NO
    Handle Type
    Cruiser Handlebars
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    -
    NO
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Start Type
    Self Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    Chief Dark Horse SafetyR 1250 GS Safety
    Radial Tyres
    -
    1
    Hazard Warning Switch
    -
    1
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    -
    1
    Brake Assist
    No
    No
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    checkYes
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    -
    No
    Slipper Clutch
    -
    No
    Traction Control System
    -
    YES

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Chief Dark Horse Dimensions & CapacityR 1250 GS Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    2286 mm
    2207 mm
    Width
    922 mm
    952.5 mm
    Height
    1253 mm
    1430 mm
    Wheelbase
    1626 mm
    1514 mm
    Ground Clearance
    125 mm
    185 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    15.1 Litres
    20 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    5 Litres
    3.78 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Adventure
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    315 kg
    249 kg
    Seat Height
    662 mm
    850 mm

    Entertainment & Communication

    Chief Dark Horse Entertainment & CommunicationR 1250 GS Entertainment & Communication
    MID (Multi Info Display)
    checkYes
    no

    Pros & Cons

    Chief Dark Horse Pros & ConsR 1250 GS Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • Excellent brakes
    • LED illumination
    • Ride-by-Wire
    Cons
    • Lack of tyre grip
    • Service and spare part costs.
    • Sticks to the old LCD display.
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    Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and BMW R 1250 GS

    Transmission

    Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 1250 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse has a 15.1 Litres fuel tank with 1253 mm seat height. BMW R 1250 GS has 1430 mm seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and BMW R 1250 GS Owner Reviews

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      • AV
        Aditya Vatts
        1 Year ago
        Review for Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse
        3.8
        The major highlight of this bike is the circular headlamp that it gets along with the verticle LED lamps.
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      • A
        Akash
        1 Year ago
        Review for Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse
        4.0
        Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is for those who are passionate about bike riding. Its a great bike for great ride.
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      • KS
        Krishan Singh
        1 Year ago
        Review for Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse
        4.4
        I purchased this bike 6 months ago and the features are very impressive and has superb ride quality.
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      • D
        Dinesh
        1 Year ago
        Review for Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse
        4.2
        This bike is one of the best bike in the market. It has a solid design and the looks can attact anyone.
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      • SS
        Suresh Sondhi
        1 Year ago
        Review for Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse
        3.4
        I purchased this bike 6 months ago and the features are very impressive and has superb ride quality.
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      • JC
        Jitendra Chorage
        1 Year ago
        Review for BMW R 1250 GS
        3.7
        Bike look sporty, great mileage but high price
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      Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and BMW R 1250 GS FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse?
      The on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is Rs. 25.14 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of BMW R 1250 GS?
      The on-road price of BMW R 1250 GS is Rs. 23.34 Lakh in New Delhi.