Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Limited vs BMW M 1000 R
Chieftain Limited vs M 1000 R
| Key Highlights | Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Limited | BMW M 1000 R | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.34.26 Lakh | Rs.33.00 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 999 cc | 
| Power | 85 PS @ 4500 rpm | 206.5 bhp @ 14500 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 20 kmpl | 15 kmpl | 
| + Add Bike 3 | 
Specifications Overview
| Chieftain Limited specifications | M 1000 R specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 38.91 Lakh Price Breakup | 37.49 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 5.0 | 3.8 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20.8 Litres | 16.5 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 1890 cc | 999 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Chieftain Limited Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | M 1000 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | - | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston  | 
| Front Disc Size | - | 320  | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes | 
| Front Wheel Size | - | 17  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes | 
| Rear Wheel Size | - | 17  | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy  | Alloy  | 
| Front Suspension | TelescopiFork  | - | 
| Rear Suspension | Single Shock with Air Adjust  | - | 
| Front Tyre Size | 130/60-19  | 120/70 - ZR17  | 
| Rear Tyre Size | 180/60-16  | 200/55 - ZR17  | 
| Front Type | Disc  | Disc  | 
| Rear Disc/Drum Size | 300 mm | 220 mm | 
| Rear Type | Disc  | Disc  | 
Instrumentation
| Chieftain Limited Instrumentation | M 1000 R Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | - | No | 
| Fuel level guage | Digital  | Yes | 
| Gear Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Tachometer | Analogue  | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Analogue  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| Chieftain Limited Exterior | M 1000 R Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | - | Yes | 
| LED headlight | - | Yes | 
Body & Suspension
| Chieftain Limited Body & Suspension | M 1000 R Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air Box  | Bridge-type frame  | 
Engine & Transmission
| Chieftain Limited Engine & Transmission | M 1000 R Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | - | 1 Down 5 Up  | 
| Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 999 cc | 
| Engine Type | Thunder Stroke® 116  | Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine& four titanium valves per cylinder& BMW ShiftCam  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 2  | 4  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | 4  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | - | 3 kwh | 
| Top Speed | 185 kmph | 280 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 103mm x113 mm  | 80 mm x 49.7 mm  | 
| Configuration | Twin Cylinder  | Four Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Thunderstroke Air Cooled  | Water/Oil Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | Fuel Injection  | 
| Max Power  | 85 PS @ 4500 rpm  | 206.5 bhp @ 14500 rpm  | 
| Max Torque | 168 Nm @ 2800 rpm  | 113 Nm @ 11000 rpm  | 
| Mileage (Claimed) | 20  kmpl | 15  kmpl | 
Comfort & Convenience
| Chieftain Limited Comfort & Convenience | M 1000 R Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | - | Yes | 
| Front Storage Box | - | No | 
| Geo Fencing | - | No | 
| Pillion Backrest | - | No | 
| Pillion Footrest | - | Yes | 
| Riding Modes | - | 4  | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | - | Yes | 
| GPS & Navigation | - | Yes | 
| Console Type | Semi-Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | - | Yes | 
| Instrument Console | - | Digital  | 
| Seat Style | Comfortable long single seat  | - | 
| Side Stand Indicator | - | Yes | 
Safety
| Chieftain Limited Safety | M 1000 R Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | - | Yes | 
| Radial Tyres | - | Yes | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | 
| Pass Light | - | Yes | 
| Pillion Grabrail | - | Yes | 
| Turn Signal | - | LED  | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | - | 4  | 
| Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate  | Wet Multiplate  | 
| Traction Control System | - | Yes | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| Chieftain Limited Dimensions & Capacity | M 1000 R Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2506 mm | - | 
| Width | 1000 mm | 848 mm | 
| Height | 1385 mm | 1197 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 1668 mm | 1455 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | - | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 20.8 Litres | 16.5 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5 Litres | - | 
| Body Type | Tourer Bike  | Super Bike  | 
| Seat Height | 650 mm | 830 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 375 kg | 199 kg | 
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Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Limited and BMW M 1000 R
Safety
Chieftain Limited 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 Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Limited has features like Distance to Empty Indicator and BMW M 1000 R, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.
Transmission
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Limited comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and M 1000 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Limited has a 20.8 Litres fuel tank with 1385 mm seat height. BMW M 1000 R has 1197 mm seat height and 16.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

















