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Indian Chief Dark Horse vs BMW R 12
Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Indian Chief Dark Horse and the BMW R 12. The Indian Chief Dark Horse is cheaper, retailing at Rs 2,158,779 whereas the BMW R 12 sells at Rs 2,174,965. The BMW R 12 has the smaller engine here, at 1170cc, producing bhp and , while the Indian Chief Dark Horse is powered by a 1890cc engine which produces 93.7bhp and . The Indian Chief Dark Horse has a claimed mileage of 14 kmpl and the BMW R 12 has a claimed mileage of 19.6kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.
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Overview
| Price |
2,158,779
Ex-Showroom Price
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2,174,965
Ex-Showroom Price
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| CC | 1,890 cc | 1,170 cc | |
| Weight | 304 kg | 227 kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.1 litres | 14 litres | |
| BHP | -- | 93.7 bhp @ 6,500 rpm |
Specifications
| Brakes & Wheels | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | |
| Front Brake | -- | -- | |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | |
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inch | 19 inch | |
| Rear Brake | -- | -- | |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 inch | 16 inch | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Size | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | |
| Wheel Size | -- | -- | |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.1 litres | 14 litres | |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm | -- | |
| Kerb Weight | 304 kg | 227 kg | |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | -- | -- | |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2.3 litres | 3.4 litres | |
| Seat Height | 662 mm | 754 mm | |
| Seat Length | -- | -- | |
| Wheelbase | 1,626 mm | 1,520 mm | |
| Power & Performance | |||
| Battery | 12 Volt, 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA, Sealed Glass Mat | 12 V / 14 Ah | |
| Bore x Stroke | -- | -- | |
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Single Plate Clutch | |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0 : 1 | |
| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Air and Oil-Cooled | |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | |
| Displacement | 1,890 cc | 1,170 cc | |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | |
| Engine Type | -- | -- | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | |
| Max Power | -- | 93.7 bhp @ 6,500 rpm | |
| Max Torque | 162 Nm @ 3,200 rpm | 109.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | |
| Mileage - ARAI | 14 kmpl | 19.6 kmpl | |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | -- | -- | |
| Riding Modes | Tour, Standard and Sport | Roll and Rock | |
| Riding Range | 211 km | 274 km | |
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | |
| Top Speed | 185 kmph | 215 kmph | |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | |
| Transmission Type | Belt Drive | Shaft Drive | |
| Suspensions & Chassis | |||
| Chassis Type | Steel Welded Tube Frame | Tubular Space Frame | |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Fork / 132 mm | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm | |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No | |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace | |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | |
| Warranty and Services | |||
| 1st Service | -- | -- | |
| 2nd Service | -- | -- | |
| 3rd Service | -- | -- | |
| 4th Service | -- | -- | |
| 5th Service | -- | -- | |
| No. of Free Services | 0 | 0 | |
| Standard Warranty (km) | Unlimited km | Unlimited km | |
| Standard Warranty (Years) | 2 year | 3 year | |
| Vehicle Warranty | -- | -- | |
Features
| List of Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Features | -- | Keyless Ride, Dynamic Engine Brake Control | |
| Adjustable levers | -- | -- | |
| Automatic Start Stop | No | -- | |
| Average Fuel Consumption | -- | -- | |
| Average Speed | Yes | Yes | |
| Boot Light | -- | -- | |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED | LED | |
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Center stand availability | -- | -- | |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes | |
| Distance to Empty | Yes | No | |
| Document Storage | -- | -- | |
| DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) | Yes | Yes | |
| Engine Temperature Indicator | -- | Yes | |
| Front Storage Box | No | No | |
| Fuel Gauge | Digital | Digital | |
| Fuel Lid | -- | -- | |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Gear Shift Light | Yes | Yes | |
| Geo Fencing | No | No | |
| GPS & Navigation | Map Navigation | No | |
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Hazard Warning Lights | Yes | Yes | |
| Headlight | -- | -- | |
| Headlight Type | LED | LED | |
| Heated Grip | -- | -- | |
| Helmet Hooks | -- | -- | |
| High Beam Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Instrument Console | -- | -- | |
| Instrument Console Type | Digital | Semi-Digital | |
| Keyless Lock/Unlock | -- | -- | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Luggage Hooks | -- | -- | |
| Malfunction Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Phone Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | |
| OTA Updates | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Parking Brake | -- | -- | |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | |
| Pillion Comfort | -- | -- | |
| Pillion Seat | No | No | |
| Quickshifter | No | No | |
| Real Time Mileage Indicator | -- | -- | |
| Ride by Wire | -- | -- | |
| Saree Guard | No | No | |
| Seat Opening Switch | -- | -- | |
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off | Yes | Yes | |
| Silencer Cover | Yes | Yes | |
| Silent Start | No | -- | |
| Speedometer | Digital | Analogue | |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | |
| Start Type | Self Start | Self Start | |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Touch Screen Display | Yes | No | |
| Traction Control | No | Yes | |
| Tripmeter | -- | -- | |
| Turn Signal | LED | LED | |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | -- | -- | |
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | |
| USB Charging Port | Yes | Yes | |
| Vehicle Location Tracking | -- | -- | |
| Voice Assist | -- | -- | |
| Windscreen | -- | -- | |
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