Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite

₹38.00 Lakh*

BMW R 18 Transcontinental

₹34.73 Lakh*

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

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

Safety

Engine & Transmission

Dimensions & Capacity

Comfort & Convenience

Pros & Cons
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Exterior
LED headlight
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Warranty
Basic Warranty
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3 Years/Unlimited Kilometres
Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
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Gallery

Detailed Comparison of Chieftain Elite and R 18 Transcontinental

Chieftain Elite comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . R 18 Transcontinental has Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch. Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 18 Transcontinental comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission. Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite has a 20.8 Litres fuel tank with 1372 mm seat height. BMW R 18 Transcontinental has seat height and 24 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	R158 Nm @ 3250 rpm	16.3 kmpl	375 kg	690 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 SE ₹36.28 Lakh*	998 cc	197.2 bhp @ 11000 rpm	137.3 Nm @ 8500 rpm	15 kmpl	266 kg	835 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	Data Not Available
Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R16	B16
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in	Data Not Available
Front Tyre Size	130/60 R19	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre Size	180/60 R16	180/65 B16
Tubeless Tyres		Data Not Available
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
Front Disc Size	Data Not Available	300

Engine Capacity	1890 cc	1802 cc
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	Air- oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Top Speed	120 kmph	180 kmph
Bore x Stroke	103.2 mm x 113mm	107.1 mm X 100 mm
Cooling type	Air Cooled	Air-oil cooled
Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Data Not Available
Max Torque	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm	58 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Mileage (Claimed)	18 kmpl	Data Not Available
Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed
No. of Cylinders	Data Not Available	2
No. of valves per cylinder	Data Not Available	2
Max Power	Data Not Available	89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm

Length	2506 mm	Data Not Available
Width	1023 mm	970 mm
Height	1372 mm	Data Not Available
Wheelbase	1668 mm	1695 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	Data Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity	20.8 Litres	24 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	5 Litres	Data Not Available
Body Type	Tourer	Tourer
Seat Height	650 mm	740 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	Data Not Available	427 kg

Start Type	Self Start	Data Not Available
Console Type	Analogue Cum Digital	Digital
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Pillion Backrest	Data Not Available
Pillion Footrest	Data Not Available
USB Charger Port	Data Not Available
Seat Style	Data Not Available	Single

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

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)		Data Not Available
Side Stand Alarm		Data Not Available
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Pillion Grabrail	Data Not Available
Turn Signal	Data Not Available	LED
Slipper Clutch	Data Not Available

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Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental