BMW R 12 nine T vs Indian Chief Dark Horse

In 2026 BMW R 12 nine T or Indian Chief Dark Horse 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 R 12 nine T Price starts at Rs. 22.55 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Indian Chief Dark Horse Price starts at Rs. 22.13 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). R 12 nine T engine makes power and torque 110.51 PS PS & 115 Nm. On the other hand, Chief Dark Horse engine makes power & torque 122 PS PS & 162 Nm respectively. Indian offers the Chief Dark Horse in 3 colours. The R 12 nine T mileage is around 19.6 kmpl. The Chief Dark Horse mileage is around 20 kmpl.
R 12 nine T vs Chief Dark Horse Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS R 12 nine t Chief dark horse
BrandBMWIndian
Price₹ 22.55 Lakhs₹ 22.13 Lakhs
Mileage19.6 kmpl20 kmpl
Engine Capacity1170 cc1890 cc
Power110.51 PS PS122 PS PS

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₹22.55 Lakhs*
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₹22.13 Lakhs*
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Specification
Fuel Capacity
16 L15.1 L
Length
2130 mm2286 mm
Wheelbase
1511 mm1626 mm
Height
1070 mm1253 mm
Kerb Weight
220 kg304 kg
Saddle Height
795 mm662 mm
Width
870 mm922 mm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mmFront : 482.6 mm,Rear : 406.4 mm
ABS
Single ChannelDual Channel
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm300 mm
Tyre Size
Front :-180/55-17 Rear :-120/77-17Front : 130/60-19 Rear : 180/65-16
Rear Brake Diameter
265 mm300 mm
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
AlloyAlloy
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Max Speed
215 kmph115 kmph
Max Power
110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm122 PS
Stroke
73 mm113 mm
Max Torque
115 Nm @ 6500 rpm162 Nm @ 2900 rpm
Transmission
AutomaticManual
Drive Type
Chain DriveBelt Drive
Displacement
1170 cc1890 cc
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Engine Type
Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaftThunderstroke 116
Clutch
Hydraulically OperatedWet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System
Air CooledAir Cooled
No Of Cylinders
22
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Valve Per Cylinder
4-
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Bore
101 mm103.2 mm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0bs6-2.0
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable, 120 mmDual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm
Front Suspension
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound and compression adjustable, 120 mmTelescopic Fork / 132 mm
Features
Riding Modes
YesSports,Touring,Yes
Tachometer
DigitalDigital
Seat Type
SingleSingle
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Console
DigitalDigital
Additional Features
Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake LightExhaust - Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover, Rear Cylinder Deactivation, Ambient Temperature, Gear Indicator, Vehicle Status (Engine Hours), Rake/Trail - 29/132 mm, Compass, Current Ride Data (Distance, Moving Time, Stop Time, Altitude, Altitude Change), Vehicle Info (Speed, Fuel Range, RPM, Gear Position)
Odometer
DigitalDigital
Pass Switch
Yes-
Instrument Console
DigitalDigital
Passenger Footrest
Yes-
Battery Capacity
12V / 8 Ah-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
YesYes
Headlight
LEDLED
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹24,88,628₹24,65,180
Ex-Showroom Price
₹22,55,000₹22,13,399
RTO
₹1,80,400₹1,99,206
Insurance
₹53,228₹52,575
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹0₹0
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹53,490₹52,986

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