Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite vs BMW M 1000 R

Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite

₹38.00 Lakh*

BMW M 1000 R

₹33.50 Lakh*

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Data Not Available

Safety

Engine & Transmission

Dimensions & Capacity

Comfort & Convenience

Pros & Cons

Exterior
Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
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Gallery

Detailed Comparison of Chieftain Elite and M 1000 R

Chieftain Elite comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . M 1000 R has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System. Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and M 1000 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission. Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite has a 20.8 Litres fuel tank with 1372 mm seat height. BMW M 1000 R has seat height and 16.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Competitors

Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite Competitors

Models	Engine	Power	Torque	Mileage	Kerb weight	Seat height
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite ₹38.00 Lakh*	1890 cc	-	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm	Upto 18 kmpl	-	650 mm
Indian Challenger ₹36.97 - ₹37.84 Lakh*	1768 cc	122.5 bhp @ 5500 rpm	178 Nm @ 3800 rpm	16.7 kmpl	-	672 mm
Honda Gold Wing ₹39.90 - ₹42.82 Lakh*	1833 cc	124.71bhp @ 5500 rpm	170 Nm @ 4500 rpm	14 kmpl	393 kg	745 mm
Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special ₹39.30 Lakh*	1923 cc	92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm	158 Nm @ 3250 rpm	16.3 kmpl	375 kg	690 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE ₹36.28 Lakh*	998 cc	197.2 bhp @ 11000 rpm	137.3 Nm @ 8500 rpm	15 kmpl	266 kg	835 mm
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Limited ₹34.26 - ₹34.40 Lakh*	1890 cc	-	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm	20 kmpl	373 kg	650 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX ₹35.18 Lakh*	998 cc	197.2 bhp @ 11000 rpm	137.3 Nm @ 8500 rpm	15 kmpl	266 kg	835 mm
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse ₹33.87 Lakh*	1890 cc	-	168 Nm @ 2800 rpm	20 kmpl	375 kg	650 mm
BMW K 1600 ₹33.33 Lakh*	1649 cc	158 bhp @ 6750 rpm	180nm @ 5250rpm	17 kmpl	344 kg	750 mm

Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type	Fixed	Fixed
Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Data Not Available
Rear Suspension	Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in	Data Not Available
Front Tyre Size	130/60 R19	120/70 R17
Rear Tyre Size	180/60 R16	200/55 R17
Tubeless Tyres
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	220 mm
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
Front Disc Size	Data Not Available	320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	Data Not Available
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Data Not Available

Engine Capacity	1890 cc	999 cc
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	Water/oil-cooled in-line four-cylinder& four-stroke engine with four titanium valves per cylinder
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Top Speed	120 kmph	280 kmph
Bore x Stroke	103.2 mm x 113mm	80 mm x 49.7 mm
Cooling type	Air Cooled	Water/Oil Cooled
Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Max Torque	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm	113 Nm @ 11100 rpm
Mileage (Claimed)	18 kmpl	15 kmpl
Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed
Gear Shifting Pattern	Data Not Available	1 Down 5 Up
No. of Cylinders	Data Not Available	4
No. of valves per cylinder	Data Not Available	4
Max Power	Data Not Available	206.51 bhp @ 13750 rpm

Length	2506 mm	Data Not Available
Width	1023 mm	848 mm
Height	1372 mm	Data Not Available
Wheelbase	1668 mm	1455 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	Data Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity	20.8 Litres	16.5 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	5 Litres	Data Not Available
Body Type	Tourer	Sports
Seat Height	650 mm	830 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	Data Not Available	199 kg

Start Type	Self Start	Self Start
Console Type	Analogue Cum Digital	Digital
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Average Speed Indicator	Data Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	Data Not Available
Pillion Footrest	Data Not Available
Riding Modes	Data Not Available	4
Service Reminder Indicator	Data Not Available
GPS & Navigation	Data Not Available
Distance to Empty Indicator	Data Not Available
Engine Kill Switch	Data Not Available
Side Stand Indicator	Data Not Available
USB Charger Port	Data Not Available

Riding Modes Switch
Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Data Not Available

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
Side Stand Alarm
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Hazard Warning Indicator	Data Not Available
Hazard Warning Switch	Data Not Available
Pass Light	Data Not Available
Pillion Grabrail	Data Not Available
Radial Tyres	Data Not Available
Turn Signal	Data Not Available	LED
Power Modes	Data Not Available	4
Slipper Clutch	Data Not Available
Traction Control System	Data Not Available

Pros		Explosive 210 hp performance, among the most powerful naked bikes Exceptional handling and stability, even at high speeds Loaded with advanced electronics and rider aids Premium build and M-series exclusivity Track-ready hardware with usable road manners
Cons		Very aggressive riding nature, not ideal for daily comfort Stiff suspension on bad roads Limited practicality and touring ability Fuel range is relatively low Overkill performance for most riders

Daytime Running Lights	Data Not Available
LED headlight	Data Not Available

Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite vs BMW M 1000 R