Detailed comparison of BMW R18 and Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse. The ex-showroom price of BMW R18 is ₹ 19,88,924 and Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse is ₹ 23,81,978. BMW R18 is available in 3 colours and Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse is available in 3 colours. Compare BMW R18 vs Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse based on different parameters like Power, Performance, Dimensions, Features and more. Make an informed buying decision between R18 and Chief Bobber Dark Horse.
| BMW R18 4.3 out of 5 | Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse 4.9 out of 5 | - | - | |
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BMW R18 vs Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Comparison Overview |
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| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1802 cc | 1890 cc | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 17 kmpl | 14 kmpl | - | - |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Kerb Weight | 345 kg | 315 kg | - | - |
Power & Performance |
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| Ignition | Electric | Digital | - | - |
| Kerb Weight | N/A | 315 kg | - | - |
| Top Speed | 180 Kmph | 185 Kmph | - | - |
| Mileage - ARAI | 17 kmpl | 14 kmpl | - | - |
| Riding Range | 272 Km | 211.4 Km | - | - |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 4 litres | 2.3 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 litres | 15.1 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | - | - |
| Clutch | Single-disk dry clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate | - | - |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Shaft Drive | Belt Drive | - | - |
| Cooling System | Air/Oil Cooled | Air Cooled | - | - |
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | - | - |
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1802 cc | 1890 cc | - | - |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6 :1 | 11.0:1 | - | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 2 | - | - |
| Stroke | 100 mm | 113 mm | - | - |
| Bore | 107.1 mm | 103.2 mm | - | - |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Emission Standard | BS-VI | BS-VI | - | - |
| Max Torque | 158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm | 162 Nm @ 3,200 rpm | - | - |
| Max Power | 89.84 bhp @ 4,750 rpm | N/A | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | - | - |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 17 kmpl | 14 kmpl | - | - |
Dimensions & Chassis |
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| Kerb Weight | 345 kg | N/A | - | - |
| Overall Length | 2,440 mm | 2,286 mm | - | - |
| Overall Width | 964 mm | 915 mm | - | - |
| Overall Height | 1,232 mm | 1,349 mm | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 1,731 mm | 1,626 mm | - | - |
| Seat Height | 690 mm | 662 mm | - | - |
| Chassis Type | Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams | Model-Family-Specific Tubular-Steel Frame | - | - |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 125 mm | - | - |
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension |
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| Rear Tyre Size | 180/65 - B16 | 180/65 - B16 | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | N/A | 16 inch | - | - |
| Rear Suspension | Steel swinging fork with central shock strut | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm | - | - |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic Fork / 132 mm | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 46 psi | 40 psi | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 psi | 36 psi | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 46 psi | 40 psi | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 psi | 36 psi | - | - |
| Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | - | - |
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | - | - |
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19 | 130/90 - B16 | - | - |
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inch | 16 inch | - | - |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Spoke | - | - |
| Calliper Type | Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 4 Piston Caliper | Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Caliper | - | - |
| Rear Brake Size | 300 mm | 300 mm | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
| Front Brake Size | 300 mm | 300 mm | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
Manufacturer Warranty |
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| Standard Warranty (Year) | 3 Year | 2 Year | - | - |
Features |
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| Clock | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | - | - |
| Pillion Grabrail | No | No | - | - |
| Pillion Seat | No | No | - | - |
| Pillion Footrest | No | No | - | - |
| Digital Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start | - | - |
| Shift Light | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Killswitch | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Low Battery Indicator | No | Yes | - | - |
| Battery | 12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free | 12 Volt, 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA, Sealed Glass Mat | - | - |
| Headlight Type | LED Head Lamp | LED Head Lamp | - | - |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED Tail Lamp | N/A | - | - |
| Turn Signal | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Additional features | Riding Modes | Riding Modes | - | - |
| Mobile App Connectivity | N/A | Yes | - | - |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Stepped Seat | No | No | - | - |
| Stand Alarm | No | Yes | - | - |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Speedometer | Analogue | Digital | - | - |
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Under seat storage | No | No | - | - |
| Front storage box | No | No | - | - |
| USB charging port | No | Yes | - | - |
| GPS & Navigation | No | Yes | - | - |
| DRLs (Daytime running lights) | Yes | Yes | - | - |
Colours |
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| Available Colours |
Black Storm Metallic
First Edition
Classic
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Black Smoke
Titanium Smoke
Sagebrush Smoke
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Q: Which bike is better, BMW R18 or Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse?
A: According to our expert rating, BMW R18 has a score of 4.3/5 whereas Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse scored 4.9/5.
Q: Among BMW R18 and Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse, which bike is cheaper?
A: BMW R18 is cheaper than Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse . BMW R18 has an ex-showroom price of ₹ 19,88,924 while the ex-showroom price of Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse is ₹ 23,81,978.
Q: Apart from BMW R18 and Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse, are there similar alternatives?
A: Apart from BMW R18 and Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse the other similar alternatives are Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider, Harley-Davidson Low Rider S, Harley-Davidson Fat Bob and Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic.
