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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse or BMW R 1250 GS Adventure? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Chief Dark Horse and R 1250 GS Adventure. Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse Price starts at Rs.22.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Smoke and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Price starts at Rs.21.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 40 Years Edition. Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is N/A cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is a 2 cylinder, 1254 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, Chief Dark Horse provides a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model), and R 1250 GS Adventure has a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model). Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is available in 3 colours & 3 variants whereas BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is available in 4 colours & 3 variants.

Chief Dark Horse vs R 1250 GS Adventure

Key HighlightsIndian Motorcycle Chief Dark HorseBMW R 1250 GS Adventure
PriceRs.22.13 LakhRs.21.30 Lakh
Engine Capacity1890 cc1254 cc
PowerN/AN/A
Mileage/Range20 kmpl14 kmpl
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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse Black Smoke bike
Black Smoke
Rs. 22.13 Lakh
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40 Years Edition
Rs. 21.30 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Chief Dark Horse specificationsR 1250 GS Adventure specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
25.14 Lakh
Price Breakup
24.20 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
4.7
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 Litres
30 Litres
Engine Displacement
1890 cc
1254 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Chief Dark Horse Brakes, Suspension & TyresR 1250 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Wheel Type
Spoke
Spoke
Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork / 132 mm
BMW Motorrad Telelever& Central spring strut
Rear Suspension
Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever& WAD Spring strut& continuously adjustable spring preload by means of hand wheel& Rebound-stage damping adjustable by hand wheel
Front Tyre Size
130/90-16
120/70 R19
Rear Tyre Size
180/65-16
170/60 R17
Rear Disc/Drum Size
-
431.8 mm

Instrumentation

Chief Dark Horse InstrumentationR 1250 GS Adventure Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
4 inches touchscreen
-
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Chief Dark Horse Infotainment & CommunicationR 1250 GS Adventure Infotainment & Communication
Basic Warranty
2 Years/Unlimited km
3 Years

Body & Suspension

Chief Dark Horse Body & SuspensionR 1250 GS Adventure Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Simple Steel Frame
Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame& load-bearing engine

Engine & Transmission

Chief Dark Horse Engine & TransmissionR 1250 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1890 cc
1254 cc
Engine Type
Thunderstroke 116
Air/Liquid-cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine& Double Overhead Camshaft& One Balance Shaft and Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam.
No. of Cylinders
-
2
No. of valves per cylinder
-
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.216 kwh
0.14 kwh
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
Maintenance Free
Top Speed
200 kmph
200 kmph
Max Torque
3200 rpm
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Fuelling
Closed loop fuel Injection
Petrol
Cooling type
Air-Cooled
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Charging Socket
checkYes
checkYes
Bore x Stroke
103.2mm x 113mm
102.5 mmx76 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
20 kmpl
14 kmpl
Number of Gears
6 Speed
6 Speed

Comfort & Convenience

Chief Dark Horse Comfort & ConvenienceR 1250 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience
Handle Type
Cruiser Handlebars
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Start Type
Self Start
Self Start Only&Remote Start

Safety

Chief Dark Horse SafetyR 1250 GS Adventure Safety
Brake Assist
No
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ABS - Anti-lock braking system
checkYes
Dual Channel
Traction Control System
-
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Chief Dark Horse Dimensions & CapacityR 1250 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2286 mm
2207 mm
Width
922 mm
980 mm
Height
1253 mm
1460 mm
Wheelbase
1626 mm
1504 mm
Ground Clearance
125 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 Litres
30 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5 Litres
3.78 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Adventure
Unladden/Kerb Weight
315 kg
268 kg
Seat Height
662 mm
890 / 910 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Chief Dark Horse Entertainment & CommunicationR 1250 GS Adventure Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
checkYes
-
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Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

Safety

Chief Dark Horse comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . R 1250 GS Adventure has Traction Control System.

Transmission

Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 1250 GS Adventure 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 Adventure has 1460 mm seat height and 30 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 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.
      Like
    • SB
      Sumit Biswas
      8 Month ago
      Review for BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
      5.0
      This bike amazing & wonderful design i love it.
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    • S
      Santanu
      8 Month ago
      Review for BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
      5.0
      Amazing bike. I don't own this bike but i had taken a test ride. I will own this bike very soon.
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    • AP
      Ash Patel
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
      3.8
      The engine is super smooth and Loaded with electronics features.
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    Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 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 Adventure?
    The on-road price of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure is Rs. 24.20 Lakh in New Delhi.