BMW R 1250 R vs Indian Chief Dark Horse

In 2026 BMW R 1250 R 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 1250 R Price starts at Rs. 15.95 Lakhs (last recorded price) whereas the Indian Chief Dark Horse Price starts at Rs. 22.13 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). R 1250 R engine makes power and torque 135.96 PS @ 7750 rpm & 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm. On the other hand, Chief Dark Horse engine makes power & torque 122 PS PS & 162 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 1250 R in 2 colours. Indian offers the Chief Dark Horse in 3 colours. The R 1250 R mileage is around 21.0 kmpl. The Chief Dark Horse mileage is around 20 kmpl.
R 1250 R vs Chief Dark Horse Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS R 1250 r Chief dark horse
BrandBMWIndian
Price₹ 15.95 Lakhs₹ 22.13 Lakhs
Mileage21.0 kmpl20 kmpl
Engine Capacity1254 cc1890 cc
Power135.96 PS @ 7750 rpm122 PS PS

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₹15.95 Lakhs*
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₹22.13 Lakhs*
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Specification
Total Weight
460 kg-
Fuel Reserve
4 L-
Fuel Capacity
18 L15.1 L
Load Capacity
221 kg-
Length
2165 mm2286 mm
Wheelbase
1515 mm1626 mm
Kerb Weight
239 kg304 kg
Height
1300 mm1253 mm
Saddle Height
820 mm662 mm
Width
880 mm922 mm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mmFront : 482.6 mm,Rear : 406.4 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm300 mm
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-ZR17,Rear :-180/55-ZR17Front : 130/60-19 Rear : 180/65-16
Radial Tyre
Yes-
Rear Brake Diameter
276 mm300 mm
Front Brake
Double DiscDisc
Wheels Type
Cast AluminiumAlloy
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)
3.7s-
Top Speed
200 kmph-
Max Power
135.96 PS @ 7750 rpm122 PS
Stroke
76 mm113 mm
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm162 Nm @ 2900 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Shaft DriveBelt Drive
Compression Ratio
12.5:1-
Displacement
1254 cc1890 cc
Clutch
Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operatedWet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid CooledAir Cooled
Engine Type
Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam.Thunderstroke 116
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Valve Per Cylinder
4-
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed
Fuel Supply
Electronic InjectionFuel Injection
Emission Type
bs6bs6-2.0
Bore
102.5 mm103.2 mm
No of Cylinders
2-
Chassis
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine-
Body Type
Sports Bikes-
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel- related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheelDual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm
Front Suspension
Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mmTelescopic Fork / 132 mm
Features
Charging at Charging Station
No-
Charging at Home
No-
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,YesSports,Touring,Yes
Adjustable Windscreen
Yes-
ABS
Dual Channel-
Navigation
Yes-
Cruise Control
Yes-
Console
DigitalDigital
Additional Features
Automatic stability control, Hill start controlExhaust - 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)
Traction Control
Yes-
Pass Switch
Yes-
Stepup Seat
Yes-
Clock
YesYes
Passenger Footrest
Yes-
Display
YesYes
Battery Capacity
12 V, 12 Ah-
LED Tail Lights
Yes-
DRLs
Yes-
Alternator
Three-phase alternator 508 W (nominal power)-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Headlight
LEDLED
Battery Type
MF-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹18,10,458₹24,65,180
Ex-Showroom Price
₹16,25,000₹22,13,399
RTO
₹1,30,000₹1,99,206
Insurance
₹39,208₹52,575
Accessories Charges
₹16,250₹0
FastTag Charges
₹0₹0
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹38,913₹52,986

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