BMW R 18 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse

In 2025 BMW R 18 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 18 Price starts at Rs. 19.9 Lakhs (last recorded price) whereas the Indian Chief Dark Horse Price starts at Rs. 22.13 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). R 18 engine makes power and torque 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS & 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm. On the other hand, Chief Dark Horse engine makes power & torque 122 PS PS & 162 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 18 in 4 colours. Indian offers the Chief Dark Horse in 3 colours. The R 18 mileage is around 17.8 kmpl. The Chief Dark Horse mileage is around 20 kmpl.
R 18 vs Chief Dark Horse Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS R 18 Chief dark horse
BrandBMWIndian
Price₹ 19.9 Lakhs₹ 22.13 Lakhs
Mileage17.8 kmpl20 kmpl
Engine Capacity1802 cc1890 cc
Power91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS122 PS PS

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₹19.90 Lakhs*
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Chief Dark Horse
₹22.13 Lakhs*
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Specification
Total Weight
560 kg-
Fuel Reserve
4 L-
Fuel Capacity
16 L15.1 L
Load Capacity
215 kg-
Length
2440 mm2286 mm
Wheelbase
1731 mm1626 mm
Kerb Weight
345 kg304 kg
Height
1232 mm1253 mm
Saddle Height
690 mm662 mm
Width
964 mm922 mm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mmFront : 482.6 mm,Rear : 406.4 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm300 mm
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19,Rear :-180/65-16Front : 130/60-19 Rear : 180/65-16
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm300 mm
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
SpokeAlloy
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm122 PS
Stroke
100 mm113 mm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm162 Nm @ 2900 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Shaft DriveBelt Drive
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1-
Displacement
1802 cc1890 cc
Clutch
Single-disk dry clutchWet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System
Air & Oil CooledAir Cooled
Engine Type
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.Thunderstroke 116
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Emission Type
bs6bs6-2.0
Bore
107.1 mm103.2 mm
No of Cylinders
2-
Chassis
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams-
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes-
Rear Suspension
Steel swingarm with central shock strutDual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm
Front Suspension
Telescopic forkTelescopic Fork / 132 mm
Features
Charging at Charging Station
No-
Charging at Home
No-
Riding Modes
YesSports,Touring,Yes
ABS
Dual Channel-
Tripmeter
AnalogueDigital
Speedometer
AnalogueDigital
Console
AnalogueDigital
Additional Features
Automatic Stability Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Revolution Counter, Dynamic Engine Brake 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)
Engine Immobilizer
Yes-
Odometer
AnalogueDigital
Internet Connectivity
Yes-
Fuel Gauge
Analog-
Central Locking
Yes-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
Battery Capacity
12 V, 26 Ah-
LED Tail Lights
Yes-
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
YesYes
Headlight
LEDLED
Battery Type
Maintenance Free-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
22,14,03624,65,180
Ex-Showroom Price
19,90,00022,13,399
RTO
1,59,2001,99,206
Insurance
44,93652,575
Accessories Charges
19,9000
FastTag Charges
00
Other Charges
00
EMI
47,58852,986

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