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Indian Chieftain Dark Horse vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Should you buy Indian Chieftain 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 Chieftain Dark Horse price in Chandigarh is Rs 3199999 (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 Chieftain 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 Chieftain Dark Horse tallies 3.7 out of 5 based on 1 user reviews..TheIndian Chieftain Dark Horse Mileage is around 13.54, while the BMW R 18 Transcontinental Mileage is around 17.24 kmpl.

Chieftain Dark Horse vs R 18 Transcontinental

Key HighlightsChieftain Dark HorseR 18 Transcontinental
Mileage (City)13.5417.24 kmpl
Max Power-91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
Body TypeTourer 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 Chieftain Dark Horse vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental Comparison

Basic Information
On-Road Price
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Rs.35.84 Lakh onwards
Rs.36.11 Lakh onwards
Mileage (City)
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13.54
17.24 kmpl
Max Power
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91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
User Rating
3.7
Based on 1 Review
4.0
Based on 1 Review
Body Type
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EMI Starts
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₹ 98,155
Get EMI offers
Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
₹ 98,882
Get EMI offers
Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance
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Colours
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Quartz GrayStealth Gray AzureBlack Stom MetallicGalaxy Dust Metallic / Titan Silver 2 MetallicGravity Blue MetallicManhattan Metallic MattMineral White Metallic
Brochure
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Brochure not available
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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, Assist
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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171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Starting
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Self Start Only,Remote Start
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
USB Charging Port
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YesYes
Keyless Ignition
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Yes
-
Speedometer
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Digital
Analogue
Techometer
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Digital
-
Tripmeter
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Digital
Analogue
Odometer
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Digital
Analogue
Additional Features Of Variant
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Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Apple CarPlay Integration, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Front and Rear Tire Pressure, Engine Hours Of Operation, Security System, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags, Smartphone Compatible Input
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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Split
Split
Clock
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Yes
-
Passenger Footrest
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YesYes
Underseat storage
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68 L
-
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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YesYes
Additional Features
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Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Apple CarPlay Integration, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Front and Rear Tire Pressure, Engine Hours Of Operation, Security System, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags, Smartphone Compatible Input
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
City Mileage
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13.54
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Highway Mileage
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15.30 kmpl
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Overall Mileage
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17.24 kmpl
Top Speed
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180 kmph
Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity
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20.8 L
24 L
Boot Space
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Yes
-
Width
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1023 mm
970 mm
Length
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2506 mm
2640 mm
Height
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1372 mm
1500 mm
Fuel Reserve
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4 L
Saddle Height
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650 mm
740 mm
Ground Clearance
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130 mm
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Wheelbase
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1668 mm
1695 mm
Dry Weight
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359 kg
-
Kerb Weight
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373 kg
427 kg
Total Weight
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628 kg
630 kg
Load Carrying Capacity
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203 kg
Additional Storage
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68 L
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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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Lightweight Cast Aluminium
Double-cradle tubular steel frame with screwed-on downtubes

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Chieftain Dark Horse
  • R 18 Transcontinental
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    sumit on Oct 16, 2024
    3.7
    Be Rider with Indian Cheftain Dark horse
    if you are looking for the touring bike that command attention while still offering modern tech and plenty of comfort
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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 Chieftain Dark Horse and BMW R 18 Transcontinental

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

As per our average user rating, Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has a score of 3.7/5 while BMW R 18 Transcontinental has rate of 4.0 /5.

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

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse price starts at Rs 3199999 & BMW R 18 Transcontinental price starts at Rs 3250000 in Chandigarh . Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is cheaper between these.
*Ex-showroom price in Delhi
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