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    BMW R18 vs Indian Chief Classic

    BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R18 and Indian Chief Classic. The ex-showroom price of BMW R18 is ₹ 19,90,000 and Indian Chief Classic is ₹ 21,29,500. BMW R18 is available in 1 colour and 4 variants and Indian Chief Classic is available in 2 colours. 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 R18 and Indian Chief Classic.

    BMW R18 vs Indian Chief Classic Comparison Overview

    Key HighlightsR18Chief Classic
    Price₹ 28,07,722₹ 26,67,166
    Capacity1802 cc1811 cc
    Power89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm 72 bhp @ 5075 rpm
    Economy----
    BMW R18

    BMW

    R18

    Standard
    ₹ 28,07,722
    On-Road Price, Pimpri-Chinchwad
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    Indian Chief Classic

    Indian

    Chief Classic

    Standard
    ₹ 26,67,166
    Last Recorded Price
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        • SPECIFICATIONS
        • FEATURES
        • COLOURS
        • USER REVIEWS
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            Specifications

            • Power & Performance

              Displacement (cc)
              		1,8021,811
              Max Power89.84 bhp @ 4,750 rpm72 bhp @ 5,075 rpm
              Max Torque158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm138.9 Nm @ 2,600 rpm
              Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)
              		17--
              Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)
              		----
              Riding Range (Km)
              		272--
              Top Speed (Kmph)
              		180--
              Riding ModesRock, Roll and Rain--
              Transmission6 Speed Manual6 Speed Manual
              Transmission Type
              		Shaft DriveBelt Drive
              Gear Shifting Pattern
              		1 Down 5 Up--
              Cylinders
              		2--
              Bore (mm)
              		107.1101
              Stroke (mm)
              		100113
              Valves Per Cylinder
              		4--
              Compression Ratio
              		9.6 :19.5:1
              Ignition
              		CDI--
              Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)
              		1--
              Cooling System
              		Air/Oil CooledAir Cooled
              Clutch
              		Single Plate Clutch--
              Fuel Delivery SystemFuel Injection--
              Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
              		1620.8
              Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)
              		4--
              Emission Standard
              		BS6 Phase 2BS4
              Fuel Type
              		PetrolPetrol

            • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

              Front Suspension
              		Telescopic forkTELESCOPIC FORK/119 MM (4.7 IN) - 46MM CARTRIDGE F
              Rear Suspension
              		Steel swinging fork with central shock strutSINGLE SHOCK / 94 MM
              Braking System
              		Dual Channel ABSDual Channel ABS
              Front Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Front Brake Size (mm)
              		300300
              Caliper - Front4 Piston--
              Rear Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Rear Brake Size (mm)
              		300300
              Caliper - Rear4 Piston--
              Wheel Type
              		SpokeAlloy
              Front Wheel Size (inch)
              		1916
              Rear Wheel Size (inch)
              		1616
              Front Tyre Size
              		120/70 - R19130/90B16 67H
              Rear Tyre Size
              		180/65 - B16180/65B16 81H
              Tyre Type
              		TubelessTubeless
              Radial Tyres
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)42--
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)46--
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)42--
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)46--

            • Dimensions & Chassis

              Kerb Weight (kg)
              		345354
              Seat Height (mm)
              		690660
              Ground Clearance (mm)
              		--140
              Overall Length (mm)
              		2,4402,630
              Overall Width (mm)
              		9641,012
              Overall Height (mm)
              		1,2321,176
              Wheelbase (mm)
              		1,7311,729
              Chassis Type
              		Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeamsHigh Tensile Steel

            • Manufacturer Warranty

              Standard Warranty (Year)3--
              Standard Warranty (Km)Unlimited--

            • Service & Maintenance Schedule

              Free Services
              		0 Free ServicesNA

            Features

            • Instrument Cluster

              Touch Screen Display
              		--
              Instrument ConsoleSemi-Digital--
              Odometer
              		DigitalDigital
              Speedometer
              		AnalogueAnalogue
              Fuel Guage
              Digital Fuel Guage
              Hazard Warning Indicator--
              Average Speed Indicator--
              OTA UpdatesNot Available--
              Call/SMS Alerts--
              Geo Fencing
              		--
              Distance to Empty Indicator--
              Tachometer
              		Digital--
              Stand Alarm
              No. of Tripmeters
              		22
              Tripmeter Type
              		Digital--
              Gear Indicator--
              Low Fuel Indicator
              Low Oil Indicator
              Low Battery Indicator
              Clock
              Service Reminder Indicator--
              Battery
              		12 V / 26 Ah, maintenance-free--

            • Storage

              Front Storage Box--
              Under Seat Storage--

            • Mobile App Connectivity

              Mobile App Connectivity
              		--

            • Light System

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

            • GPS & Charging

              GPS & Navigation
              		--
              USB Charging Port
              		--

            • Switchgear

              Riding Modes Switch--
              Traction Control--
              Cruise ControlAvailable--
              Hazard Warning Switch--
              Start Type
              		Electric StartElectric Start
              Killswitch

            • Pillion Comfort

              Stepped Seat
              Pillion Backrest
              Pillion Grabrail
              Pillion Seat
              Pillion Footrest

            • Additional Features

              Front Suspension Preload Adjuster--
              Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster--
              Additional Features----

            User Reviews

            Overall Rating

            4.5/5

            13 Ratings

            4.3/5

            9 Ratings

            Rating Parameters

            4.0Visual Appeal

            5.0Visual Appeal

            3.0Reliability

            5.0Reliability

            4.0Performance

            5.0Performance

            4.0Service Experience

            5.0Service Experience

            Most Helpful Review

            Real Cruiser

            The build quality and attention to detail are amazing. This bike is really fun to rid

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            FAQs about R18 & Chief Classic

            Q: Which bike is better BMW R18 or Indian Chief Classic?
            According to our average user rating, BMW R18 has a score of 4.5/5 while Indian Chief Classic is rated 4.3/5.
            Q: Which bike among BMW R18 and Indian Chief Classic is cheaper?
            BMW R18 is the cheapest among these bikes.
            Q: Which bike is heavier BMW R18 or Indian Chief Classic?
            Indian Chief Classic is heavier (354 kg) than BMW R18 (345 kg).

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