Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse vs BMW R 18

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse or BMW R 18? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Chief Dark Horse and R 18. Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse Price starts at Rs.22.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Smoke and BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs.19.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is N/A cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas BMW R 18 is a 2 cylinder, 1802 cc Engine can generate 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Chief Dark Horse provides a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model), and R 18 has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model). Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is available in 3 colours & 3 variants whereas BMW R 18 is available in 6 colours & 3 variants.

Chief Dark Horse vs R 18

Key Highlights	Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse	BMW R 18
Price	Rs.22.13 Lakh	Rs.19.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1890 cc	1802 cc
Power	N/A	89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Mileage/Range	20 kmpl	17.8 kmpl

Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse

Black Smoke

Rs. 22.13 Lakh

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BMW R 18

STD

Rs. 19.90 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

Chief Dark Horse specifications	R 18 specifications
Variant Name	Black Smoke	STD
On Road Price	25.14 Lakh Price Breakup	22.77 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	4.0 13 Reviews	3.9 1 Reviews
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.1 Litres	16 Litres
Engine Displacement	1890 cc	1802 cc

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Chief Dark Horse Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	R 18 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size	-	16
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	-	1
Front Wheel Size	-	19
Calliper Type	-	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper
Braking System	-	Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork / 132 mm	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm	Steel swinging fork with central shock strut
Front Tyre Size	130/90-16	120/70 - R19
Rear Tyre Size	180/65-16	180/65 - B16
Front Type	-	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	-	300 mm
Rear Type	-	Disc
Tubeless Tyres	-	Yes

Instrumentation

Chief Dark Horse Instrumentation	R 18 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	-	1
Fuel level guage	4 inches touchscreen	Analogue
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Odometer	Digital	Digital

Body & Suspension

Chief Dark Horse Body & Suspension	R 18 Body & Suspension
Colors	Chief Dark Horse Colours	R 18 Colours
Images	Chief Dark Horse Images	R 18 Images
Frame Type	Simple Steel Frame	Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams

Engine & Transmission

Chief Dark Horse Engine & Transmission	R 18 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	1890 cc	1802 cc
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.
No. of Cylinders	-	2
No. of valves per cylinder	-	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Battery Capacity	0.216 kwh	0.31 kwh
Battery Type	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
Range	-	272 km/charge
Top Speed	200 kmph	180 kmph
Max Torque	3200 rpm	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Max Power	-	89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
Fuelling	Closed loop fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling type	Air-Cooled	Air-oil cooled
Charging Socket	Yes	-
Bore x Stroke	103.2mm x 113mm	107.1 mm x 100 mm

Comfort & Convenience

Chief Dark Horse Comfort & Convenience	R 18 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes	-	Rock, Roll and Rain
Average Speed Indicator	-	1
Under Seat Storage	-	No
Handle Type	Cruiser Handlebars	-
Console Type	Digital	Semi-Digital
Start Type	Self Start	Electric Start

Safety

Chief Dark Horse Safety	R 18 Safety
Radial Tyres	-	1
Hazard Warning Switch	-	1
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	1
Brake Assist	No	-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Yes	Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch	-	Single-disk dry clutch

Dimensions & Capacity

Chief Dark Horse Dimensions & Capacity	R 18 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	2286 mm	2440 mm
Width	922 mm	964 mm
Height	1253 mm	1232 mm
Wheelbase	1626 mm	1731 mm
Ground Clearance	125 mm	170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.1 Litres	16 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	5 Litres	4 Litres
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight	315 kg	345 kg
Seat Height	662 mm	690 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Chief Dark Horse Entertainment & Communication	R 18 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	Yes	-

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Transmission

Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 18 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 18 has 1232 mm seat height and 16 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and BMW R 18 Owner Reviews

Chief Dark Horse Review
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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and BMW R 18 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 18?

The on-road price of BMW R 18 is Rs. 22.77 Lakh in New Delhi.