BMW M 1000 R vs Indian Chieftain Elite [2023-2024]

In 2026 BMW M 1000 R or Indian Chieftain Elite [2023-2024] choose which bike is best for you - compare these two bikes or scooters on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. BMW M 1000 R Price starts at Rs. 33.5 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Indian Chieftain Elite [2023-2024] Price starts at Rs. 38 Lakhs (last recorded price). M 1000 R engine makes power and torque 209.4 PS PS & 113 Nm. Indian offers the Chieftain Elite [2023-2024] in 2 colours. The M 1000 R mileage is around 15.6 kmpl. The Chieftain Elite [2023-2024] mileage is around 18.0 kmpl.

M 1000 R vs Chieftain Elite [2023-2024] Comparison

KEY HIGHLIGHTS	M 1000 r	Chieftain elite [2023-2024]
Brand	BMW	Indian
Price	₹ 33.5 Lakhs	₹ 38 Lakhs
Mileage	15.6 kmpl	18.0 kmpl
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1890 cc
Power	209.4 PS PS	-

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M 1000 R

Standard

₹33.50 Lakhs*

*Ex-showroom price

Chieftain Elite [2023-2024]

Indian Chieftain Elite [2023-2024]

Heavy Metal Smoke

₹38 Lakhs*

*Last Recorded Price

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Specification

Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity
16.5 L	20.8 L

Wheelbase
1455 mm	1668 mm

Kerb Weight
199 Kg	373 kg

Saddle Height
830 mm	650 mm

Tyres and Brakes

ABS
Dual Channel	-

Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm	Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm

Front Brake Diameter
300 mm	300 mm

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-200/55-17	Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/60-16

Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm	300 mm

Front Brake
Double Disc	Double Disc

Wheels Type
Alloy	Alloy

Rear Brake
Disc	Disc

Mileage and Performance

Max Speed
280 kmph	120 kmph

Engine and Transmission

Max Power
209.4 PS @ 13750 rpm	-

Stroke
49.7 mm	113 mm

Max Torque
113 Nm @ 11100 rpm	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm

Transmission
Manual	Manual

Drive Type
Chain Drive	Belt Drive

Displacement
999 cc	1890 cc

Fuel Type
Petrol	Petrol

Engine Type
Water And oil-cooled in-line four-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four titanium valves per cylinder	Thunderstroke 116

Clutch
Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement	Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist

Cooling System
Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled

No Of Cylinders
4	-

Starting
Self Start Only	Self Start Only

Valve Per Cylinder
4	-

Gear Box
6 Speed	6 Speed

Fuel Supply
Electronic Injection	Fuel Injection

Emission Type
bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0

Bore
80 mm	103.2 mm

Chassis and Suspension

Body Graphics
Yes	-

Features

Electricals, Motor & Battery

Tail Light
LED	-

Turn Signal Lamp
LED	-

Low Fuel Indicator
Yes	-

Headlight
LED	-

Features and Safety

Riding Modes
Yes	-

Speedometer
Digital	Analogue

Odometer
Digital	Digital

Instrument Console
Digital	Analogue and Digital

Tachometer
Digital	Analogue

Tripmeter
Digital	Digital

Seat Type
Single	Split

Console
Digital	-

Additional Features
Riding modes Pro - Rain \| Road \| Dynamic \| Race \| Race Pro 1–3 , ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Shift assistant Pro, Automatic Hill Start Control (HSC) Pro, Dynamic Damping Control (DDC), Tyre pressure control (TPC), Drop sensor	Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Gear Position Display, Ambient Air Temperature Display, Low Tire Pressure Display, Power-Locking Saddlebags

Pass Switch
Yes	Yes

Passenger Footrest
Yes	Yes

USB Charging Port
Yes	Yes

Display
Yes	-

Price (On-Road BreakUp)

On-Road Price
₹37,13,475	₹41,81,475

Ex-Showroom Price
₹33,50,000	₹38,00,000

RTO
₹2,68,000	₹3,04,000

Insurance
₹95,475	₹77,475

Accessories Charges
₹0	₹0

FastTag Charges
₹0	₹0

Other Charges
₹0	₹0

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₹79,817

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