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