BMW R 12 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R 12 and Indian Chief Dark Horse. The ex-showroom price of BMW R 12 is ₹ 19,90,000 and Indian Chief Dark Horse is ₹ 20,20,000. BMW R 12 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Indian Chief Dark Horse is available in 3 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BMW R 12 and Indian Chief Dark Horse.

BMW R 12 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R 12	Chief Dark Horse
Price	₹ 19,90,000	₹ 20,20,000
Capacity	1170 cc	1890 cc
Power	93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm	--
Economy	--	--

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R 12

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₹ 19,90,000

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Chief Dark Horse

Standard

₹ 20,20,000

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R 12

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	93.7 bhp @ 6,500 rpm	--
Max Torque	109.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	162 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Riding Range (km)	--	211
Top Speed (kmph)	--	185
Riding Modes	Roll and Rock	Tour, Standard and Sport
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,170	1,890
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	14
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	101	103.2
Stroke (mm)	73	113
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	12.0 : 1	11.0:1
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	1
Cooling System	Air and Oil-Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch	Single Plate Clutch	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	15.1
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3.4	2.3
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm	Telescopic Fork / 132 mm
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace	Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	300
Caliper - Front (Piston)	4	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	265	300
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	2	2
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	16
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - R19	130/60 - B19
Rear Tyre Size	150/80 - R16	180/65 - B16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	40
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	40

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Hazard Warning Indicator
Average Speed	--
OTA Updates	Not Available	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing
Distance to Empty	--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	12 V / 14 Ah	12 Volt, 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA, Sealed Glass Mat

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

	Blackstorm Metallic	Black Smoke
		Stealth gray
		Alumina Jade Smoke

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

7 Ratings

Most Helpful Review

Good Torque

Very a superb bike to ride for everyday torque and the seating is good to feel while

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BMW R 12 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	--	304
Seat Height (mm)	--	662
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	125
Overall Length (mm)	2,200	2,286
Overall Width (mm)	831	922
Overall Height (mm)	1,110	1,253
Wheelbase (mm)	1,520	1,626
Chassis Type	Tubular Space Frame	Steel Welded Tube Frame

Standard Warranty (year)	--	2
Standard Warranty (km)	--	Unlimited

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
Shift Light
Headlight Type	LED	LED
Brake/Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal	LED	LED
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)

Cruise Control
Hazard Warning Lights
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control

Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
Additional Features	Keyless Ride, Dynamic engine brake control	--

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage (Litres)

GPS & Navigation	--
USB Charging Port

BMW R 12 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse