BMW R 1250 RT vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

In 2025 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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R 1250 RT
₹22.50 Lakhs*
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₹32.00 Lakhs*
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Specification
Total Weight
505 kg-
Fuel Reserve
4 L-
Fuel Capacity
25 L20.8 L
Load Capacity
226 kg-
Length
2222 mm2506 mm
Wheelbase
1485 mm1668 mm
Kerb Weight
279 kg373 kg
Saddle Height
825 mm650 mm
Width
985 mm1023 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 :-180/60-16
Radial Tyre
Yes-
Rear Brake Diameter
276 mm300 mm
Front Brake
DiscDouble Disc
Wheels Type
Cast aluminiumAlloy
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)
3.7s-
Top Speed
200 kmph-
Max Power
135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm122 PS
Stroke
76 mm113 mm
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm171 Nm @ 3000 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, Assist
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid CooledAir Cooled
Engine Type
Twin Cylinder, Air/Liquid Cooled, DOHC, Boxer EngineThunderstroke 116
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only,Remote Start
Valve Per Cylinder
4-
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel 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
Tourer Bikes-
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjSingle Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in
Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strutTelescopic Fork / 119 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
Digital-
Additional Features
Riding Modes, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Hill Start Control, Power Socket, BluetoothExhaust - 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
Traction Control
Yes-
Pass Switch
Yes-
Stepup Seat
Yes-
Clock
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
Passenger Footrest
YesYes
Battery Capacity
12 V, 16 Ah-
LED Tail Lights
Yes-
DRLs
Yes-
Alternator
508 W-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Headlight
HalogenLED
Battery Type
MF-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
24,95,89235,84,469
Ex-Showroom Price
22,50,00031,99,999
RTO
1,80,0003,19,999
Insurance
49,01764,471
Accessories Charges
16,8750
FastTag Charges
00
Other Charges
00
EMI
53,64677,044

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