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Indian Chief Dark Horse vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Should you buy Indian Chief Dark Horse or BMW R 18 Transcontinental Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Indian Chief Dark Horse price in Delhi is Rs 2213399 (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW R 18 Transcontinental price in Delhi is Rs 3250000 (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the power and torque of R 18 Transcontinental stand at 91.09 PS and 158 Nm respectively. Indian offers the Chief Dark Horse in 3 colours whereas the BMW R 18 Transcontinental comes in 7 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, R 18 Transcontinental scores 4.0 whereas the Indian Chief Dark Horse tallies 5.0 out of 5 based on 1 user reviews..TheIndian Chief Dark Horse Mileage is around 20 kmpl, while the BMW R 18 Transcontinental Mileage is around 17.24 kmpl.

Chief Dark Horse vs R 18 Transcontinental

Key HighlightsChief Dark HorseR 18 Transcontinental
Mileage (Overall)20 kmpl17.24 kmpl
Max Power-91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
Body TypeCruiser BikesSuper Bikes
Engine TypeThunderstroke 116Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
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Indian Chief Dark Horse vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental Comparison

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        Indian Chief Dark Horse
        Indian Chief Dark Horse
        Rs22.13 Lakh*
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            BMW R 18 Transcontinental
            BMW R 18 Transcontinental
            Rs32.50 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price
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          Rs.24.91 Lakh onwards
          Rs.36.11 Lakh onwards
          Mileage (Overall)
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          20 kmpl
          17.24 kmpl
          Max Power
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          91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
          User Rating
          5.0
          Based on 1 Review
          4.0
          Based on 1 Review
          Body Type
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          EMI Starts
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          ₹ 68,220
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          Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
          ₹ 98,882
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          Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
          Insurance
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          Colours
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          BlackGrayRedBlack Stom MetallicGalaxy Dust Metallic / Titan Silver 2 MetallicGravity Blue MetallicManhattan Metallic MattMineral White Metallic
          Brochure
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          Engine and Transmission
          Engine Type
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          Thunderstroke 116
          Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
          Displacement
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          1890 cc
          1802 cc
          No. of Cylinders
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          2
          Cooling System
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          Air Cooled
          Air & Oil Cooled
          Fuel Supply
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          Fuel Injection
          Fuel Injection
          Clutch
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          Wet, Multi-Plate
          Single-disc dry clutch
          Gear Box
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          6 Speed
          6 Speed
          Bore
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          103.2 mm
          107.1 mm
          Stroke
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          113 mm
          100 mm
          Compression Ratio
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          11.0:1
          9.6 :1
          Emission Type
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          bs6-2.0
          bs6-2.0
          Max Torque
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          162 Nm @ 2900 rpm
          158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
          Starting
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          Self Start Only
          Self Start Only
          Features
          Instrument Console
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          Digital
          Analogue and Digital
          Bluetooth Connectivity
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          Bluetooth
          Bluetooth
          Navigation
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          YesYes
          Call/SMS Alerts
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          Yes
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          USB Charging Port
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          YesYes
          Keyless Ignition
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          Yes
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          Speedometer
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          Digital
          Analogue
          Techometer
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          Digital
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          Tripmeter
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          Digital
          Analogue
          Odometer
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          Digital
          Analogue
          Additional Features Of Variant
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          Exhaust - 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)
          Secondary drive - Drive shaft, Castor -183.5mm, Steering head angle - 62.7°, Inner leg curve at vehicle kerb weight - 1710 mm, Anti Hopping Clutch, Dynamic Brake Control, Infotainment System, Clutch Lever Adjustable, Dynamic engine brake control, Central Locking System, Hill Start Control, Reverse Gear
          Seat Type
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          Single
          Split
          Clock
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          Yes
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          Passenger Footrest
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          -
          Yes
          Features and Safety
          Fuel Gauge
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          Digital
          Analog
          Riding Modes
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          Sports,Touring,Yes
          Rain
          Adjustable Windscreen
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          Yes
          Additional Features
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          Exhaust - 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)
          Secondary drive - Drive shaft, Castor -183.5mm, Steering head angle - 62.7°, Inner leg curve at vehicle kerb weight - 1710 mm, Anti Hopping Clutch, Dynamic Brake Control, Infotainment System, Clutch Lever Adjustable, Dynamic engine brake control, Central Locking System, Hill Start Control, Reverse Gear
          Performance
          Overall Mileage
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          20 kmpl
          17.24 kmpl
          Top Speed
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          180 kmph
          Dimensions and Capacity
          Fuel Capacity
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          15.1 L
          24 L
          Width
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          922 mm
          970 mm
          Length
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          2286 mm
          2640 mm
          Height
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          1253 mm
          1500 mm
          Fuel Reserve
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          4 L
          Saddle Height
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          662 mm
          740 mm
          Ground Clearance
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          125 mm
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          Wheelbase
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          1626 mm
          1695 mm
          Dry Weight
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          294 kg
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          Kerb Weight
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          304 kg
          427 kg
          Total Weight
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          522 kg
          630 kg
          Load Carrying Capacity
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          203 kg
          Electricals
          Headlight
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          LED
          LED
          Taillight
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          LED
          LED
          Turn Signal Lamp
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          LED
          LED
          DRLs
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          Yes
          Low Fuel Indicator
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          YesYes
          Tyres and Brakes
          Front Brake Diameter
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          300 mm
          300 mm
          Rear Brake Diameter
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          300 mm
          300 mm
          Underpinnings
          Frame
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          Steel Welded Tube Frame
          Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes

          User Reviews of Comparison

          • Chief Dark Horse
          • R 18 Transcontinental
          • I
            indian on Dec 19, 2019
            5.0
            Best bike ever.
            The bike has the best design in the segment and it is perfect for long rides.
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            rithwik on Jul 03, 2023
            4.0
            The overall the bike has
            The bike provides excellent comfort overall, thanks to the impressive engineering of BMW, in which they have balanced the bike so well that you don't feel its weight on the move,.....
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          FAQs on Indian Chief Dark Horse and BMW R 18 Transcontinental

          Which bike is better Indian Chief Dark Horse or BMW R 18 Transcontinental?

          As per our average user rating, Indian Chief Dark Horse has a score of 5.0/5 while BMW R 18 Transcontinental has rate of 4.0 /5.

          Which bike among Indian Chief Dark Horse and BMW R 18 Transcontinental is cheaper?

          Indian Chief Dark Horse price starts at Rs 2213399 & BMW R 18 Transcontinental price starts at Rs 3250000 in Delhi . Indian Chief Dark Horse is cheaper between these.
          *Ex-showroom price in Delhi
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