Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
Chief Dark Horse vs R 1250 GS Adventure
| Key Highlights | Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse | BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.22.13 Lakh | Rs.22.50 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 1254 cc | 
| Power | N/A | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | N/A km/charge | 14 kmpl | 
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Specifications Overview
| Chief Dark Horse specifications | R 1250 GS Adventure specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 25.14 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 4.0 | 5.0 | 
| 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 & Tyres | R 1250 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston  | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston  | 
| Front Disc Size | 300  | 305  | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | Yes | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36  | 36  | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36  | 36  | 
| Front Wheel Size | 19  | - | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40  | 42  | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 40  | 42  | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 16  | - | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy  | Spoke  | 
| Front Suspension | TelescopiFor13mm  | BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut"  | 
| Rear Suspension | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm  | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 130/60 - B19  | 120/70 - R19  | 
Instrumentation
| Chief Dark Horse Instrumentation | R 1250 GS Adventure Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | No | 
| Touch Screen Display | Yes | No | 
| Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| Chief Dark Horse Exterior | R 1250 GS Adventure Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes | 
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | 
Warranty
| Chief Dark Horse Warranty | R 1250 GS Adventure Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km  | 3 Years or Unlimited km  | 
Body & Suspension
| Chief Dark Horse Body & Suspension | R 1250 GS Adventure Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Steel Welded Tube Frame  | Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine  | 
Engine & Transmission
| Chief Dark Horse Engine & Transmission | R 1250 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up  | 1 Down 5 Up  | 
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder  | 1 Per Cylinder  | 
| Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 1254 cc | 
| Engine Type | - | Air-Liquid Cooled& Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 2  | 2  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 2  | 4  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | - | 0.144 kwh | 
| Top Speed | - | 200 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 103.2 mm x 113 mm  | 102.5 mm x 76 mm  | 
| Charging Socket | - | No | 
| Configuration | Twin Cylinder  | Twin Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Air Cooled  | Air/Liquid Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | Fuel Injection  | 
| Max Power  | - | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm  | 
Comfort & Convenience
| Chief Dark Horse Comfort & Convenience | R 1250 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes | 
| Front Storage Box | No | No | 
| Geo Fencing | No | NO  | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | 
| Pillion Footrest | No | Yes | 
| Riding Modes | 3  | 3  | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | 
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | 
Safety
| Chief Dark Horse Safety | R 1250 GS Adventure Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | No | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes | 
| Side Stand Alarm | No | Yes | 
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Grabrail | No | Yes | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | LED  | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | 3  | 3  | 
| Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate  | Wet Multiplate  | 
| Traction Control System | No | Yes | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| Chief Dark Horse Dimensions & Capacity | R 1250 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2286 mm | 2270 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 | - | 3.78 Litres | 
| Body Type | - | Adventure  | 
| Seat Height | 662 mm | 890 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 304 kg | 268 kg | 
Entertainment & Communication
| Chief Dark Horse Entertainment & Communication | R 1250 GS Adventure Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
| MID (Multi Info Display) | - | Yes | 
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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, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . R 1250 GS Adventure has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse has features like Average Speed Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
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.





















