BMW R 1250 RT vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

In 2026 BMW R 1250 RT or Indian Chieftain 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 RT Price starts at Rs. 24.95 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Price starts at Rs. 32 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). R 1250 RT engine makes power and torque 135.9 PS PS & 143 Nm. On the other hand, Chieftain Dark Horse engine makes power & torque 122 PS PS & 171 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 1250 RT in 2 colours. Indian offers the Chieftain Dark Horse in 3 colours. The R 1250 RT mileage is around 21 kmpl. The Chieftain Dark Horse mileage is around 13.54 kmpl.
R 1250 RT vs Chieftain Dark Horse Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS R 1250 rt Chieftain dark horse
BrandBMWIndian
Price₹ 24.95 Lakhs₹ 32 Lakhs
Mileage21 kmpl13.54 kmpl
Engine Capacity1254 cc1890 cc
Power135.9 PS PS122 PS PS

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₹24.95 Lakhs*
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₹32 Lakhs*
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Specification
Fuel Capacity
25 L20.8 L
Length
2222 mm2506 mm
Wheelbase
1485 mm1668 mm
Height
1570 mm1372 mm
Kerb Weight
279 kg373 kg
Saddle Height
825 mm650 mm
Width
985 mm1023 mm
ABS
Dual ChannelDual Channel
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 :-180/60-16
Rear Brake Diameter
276 mm300 mm
Front Brake
Double DiscDouble Disc
Wheels Type
AlloyAlloy
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
Tubeless-
Range
525 km-
Max Speed
200 kmph115 kmph
Max Power
135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm-
Stroke
76 mm113 mm
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Shaft DriveBelt Drive
Displacement
1254 cc1890 cc
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
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
Clutch
Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activationWet, Multi-Plate, Assist
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid CooledAir Cooled
No Of Cylinders
22
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only,Remote Start
Valve Per Cylinder
4-
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Bore
102.5 mm103.2 mm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0bs6-2.0
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable via adjuster knob, adjustable rebound-stage damping viaSingle Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in
Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever, central spring strut, standard diameter 37 mmTelescopic Fork / 119 mm
Features
Riding Modes
Rain,RoadSports,Touring,Yes
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Odometer
DigitalDigital
Clock
YesYes
Instrument Console
DigitalDigital
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Tachometer
DigitalDigital
Tripmeter
DigitalDigital
Seat Type
SplitSplit
Console
DigitalDigital
Additional Features
MW ShiftCam, On-board Computer, Radio Software, ABS Pro, Electronic Immobiliser, Luggage RackExhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Apple CarPlay Integration, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Front and Rear Tire Pressure, Engine Hours Of Operation, Security System, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags, Smartphone Compatible Input
Pass Switch
Yes-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
Passenger Footrest
YesYes
Display
10.25 inch-
Battery Capacity
12V / 11.8 Ah-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Headlight
LEDLED
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹27,51,594₹31,99,999
Ex-Showroom Price
₹24,95,000₹31,99,999
RTO
₹1,99,600₹0
Insurance
₹56,994₹0
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹0₹0
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹59,142₹68,780

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