Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Vs BMW R 18 comparison

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New Delhi

₹ 24.14 Lakh

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Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Vs BMW R 18 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Chief Bobber Dark Horse Vs R 18 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Chief Bobber Dark Horse Vs R 18 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW R 18 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 22.45 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 27.07 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 24.14 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 24.19 Lakh for range topping model.

Summary	Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse	BMW R 18
Price	₹ 24.14 Lakh	₹ 22.45 Lakh
Manufacturer	Indian	BMW
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	20.00 KM/L	17.80 KM/L
Power	100.00 bhp	90.00 bhp
Engine	1890.0 CC	1802.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Chief Bobber Dark Horse Vs R 18 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW R 18 base engine returns 18 KM/L. The Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse base returns 20 KM/L.

Chief Bobber Dark Horse Vs R 18 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW R 18 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	N/A	Air/Oil-Cooled Two-Cylinder Four-Stroke Boxer Engine With Two C
Engine CC	1890.0 CC	1802.0 CC
Engine Power	100.00	90.00
Max Torque	162.00	158.00
Top Speed	N/A	180 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	N/A	BS6-Compliant
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/Oil Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Closed Loop Fuel Injection	Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2286 mm	2440 mm
Width	915 mm	964 mm
Height	1349 mm	1232 mm
Wheelbase	1626 mm	1731 mm
Ground Clearance	125 mm	170 mm
Kerb Weight	315 kg	365 kg
Seat Height	662 mm	690 mm
Chassis Type	N/A	Double-cradle Steel Frame With Screwed-on Underbeams
Gross Weight	522 kg	N/A
Rake	29°	N/A
Trail	131.5 mm	N/A

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	15.1 L	16.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	4.0 L
Mileage	20.00 KM/L	17.80 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	285 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork / 132 Mm	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Dual Shocks W/ Adjustable Preload / 75 Mm	Steel Swinging Fork With Central Shock Strut
Front Brake Type	Single / Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper	Twin Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Single / Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper	Single Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	300 mm
Tyre Type	N/A	Tubeless
Front Tyre	Pirelli Night Dragon 130/90B16 67H	130/90 B16
Rear Tyre	Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H	180/65 B16
Wheel Type	Wire Spoke	Spoke Wheel

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	Analog + Digita
Odometer	-	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Gauge	No	Yes
Start Mechanism	-	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Stand Indicator	-	No
Tripmeter Count	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	No
Tachometer	Digital	No
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Indicator		Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	No
Pillion Seat Type	-	No
Remote Key	-	No
Cruise Control	-	No
12V Charge Port		-
4" RIDE COMMAND TOUCHSCREEN		-
Ambient Temperature		-
Compass		-
Keyless Ignition		-
Rear Cylinder Deactivation		-

Safety Features

Traction Control	-	No
ABS	-	No
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	-	No

Electricals

Head Light	-	No
Tail Light	-	No
Turn Signal Lamp	-	No
DRLs	-	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	-	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	-	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	No
Call/SMS Alerts	-	No
GPS & Navigation	-	No
USB Charging Port	-	No
SOS	-	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	-	3 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	-	3 Years

Additonal Features

Key Features

USB charge port

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