Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse vs BMW R 1300 GS

Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse vs BMW R 1300 GS: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)		Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Hazard Warning Indicator	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Hazard Warning Switch	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Pass Light	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Pillion Grabrail		Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Radial Tyres	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Side Stand Alarm		Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Turn Signal	LED Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	LED Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Slipper Clutch	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Traction Control System		Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Average Speed Indicator	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Call/SMS Alerts	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Low Battery Indicator	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Low Oil Indicator	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Pillion Footrest		Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Riding Modes	3 Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	3 Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Service Reminder Indicator	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  GPS & Navigation	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Console Type	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Distance to Empty Indicator	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Engine Kill Switch	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Instrument Console	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Side Stand Indicator	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Start Type	Self Start Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Electric start Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  USB Charger Port	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Handle Type	Cruiser Handlebars Available in 3 Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Dual Channel ABS Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Calliper Type	Fixed Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Fixed Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Front Disc Size	300 Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Front Wheel Size	R19 Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards R16 Available in 3 Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	40 Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	40 Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Rear Wheel Size	R16 Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Wheel Type	Alloy Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards Spoke Available in 3 Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Alloy Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Central Shock Absorber
  Rear Suspension	Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm	Single-sided Swingarm
  Front Tyre Size	130/60 R19 Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards 130/90 R16 Available in 3 Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	120/70 R19 Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Rear Tyre Size	180/65 R16 Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	170/60 R17 Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Front Brake	Disc Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Disc Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	300 mm Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Rear Brake	Disc Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Disc Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Tubeless Tyres	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	1 Down 5 Up Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Spark Plugs	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Engine Capacity	1890 cc Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	1300 cc Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  No. of Cylinders	2 Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	2 Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  No. of valves per cylinder	2 Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Transmission Type	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Bore x Stroke	103.2 mm x 113 mm Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards 103.2 mm x 113mm Available in 3 Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	106.5 mm x 73 mm Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Cooling type	Air Cooled Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards Air oil cooled Available in 3 Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Air/Liquid Cooled Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Data Not Available
  Max Torque	162 Nm @ 3200 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards 3200 rpm Available in 3 Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	149 Nm @ 6500 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Number of Gears	6 Speed Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	6 Speed Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116 Available in 3 Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Air-/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Top Speed	200 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards 115 kmph Available in 2 Variants, ₹22.15 Lakh* Onwards	255 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Mileage (Claimed)	20 kmpl Available in 3 Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	21 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Ignition	Data Not Available	CDI Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Max Power	Data Not Available	145 bhp @ 7750 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards

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• Instrumentation

  Riding Modes Switch	Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Touch Screen Display	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Gear Indicator
  Tachometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Speedometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Odometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length	2286 mm	2212 mm
  Width	922 mm	1000 mm
  Body Type	Cruiser	Adventure
  Seat Height	662 mm Available in all Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	850 mm Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	304 kg Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards 315 kg Available in 3 Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	237 kg Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Height	1253 mm	1406 mm
  Wheelbase	1626 mm	1518 mm
  Ground Clearance	125 mm	Data Not Available
  Fuel Tank Capacity	15.1 Litres Available in 3 Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	19 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Engine Oil Capacity	5 Litres Available in 3 Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  LED headlight	Available in 1 Variant, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available

• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  2 Years/Unlimited kms

  3 Year

• Pros & Cons

  Pros		Strong 1300cc boxer engine (145 hp, 149 Nm) with great torque delivery Outstanding ride comfort and suspension (EVO ESA) for long-distance touring Highly capable on-road and off-road, true ADV versatility Packed with advanced electronics and rider aids (ride modes, traction control, TFT) More compact and manageable than before, easier to handle than older GS
  Cons		Weight still noticeable, especially at slow speeds Expensive ownership and maintenance Fuel tank slightly smaller than before, reducing range a bit Complex electronics can feel overwhelming Overkill for casual riders or city-only use

• Entertainment & Communication

  MID (Multi Info Display)

  Available in 3 Variants, ₹22.13 Lakh* Onwards

  Data Not Available

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