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    Indian Chieftain vs BMW R18

    BikeWale brings you comparison of Indian Chieftain and BMW R18. The ex-showroom price of Indian Chieftain is ₹ 34,18,128 and BMW R18 is ₹ 19,89,827. Indian Chieftain is available in 5 colours and BMW R18 is available in 1 colour and 4 variants. 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 Indian Chieftain and BMW R18.

    Indian Chieftain vs BMW R18 Comparison Overview

    Key HighlightsChieftainR18
    Price₹ 34,18,128₹ 19,89,827
    Capacity1811 cc1802 cc
    Power72 bhp @ 5075 rpm 89.84 bhp @ 4750 rpm
    Economy----
    Indian Chieftain

    Indian

    Chieftain

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    ₹ 34,18,128
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    BMW R18

    BMW

    R18

    Standard
    ₹ 19,89,827
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
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            Specifications

            • Power & Performance

              Displacement (cc)
              		1,8111,802
              Max Power72 bhp @ 5,075 rpm89.84 bhp @ 4,750 rpm
              Max Torque138.9 Nm @ 2,600 rpm158 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
              Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)
              		2017
              Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)
              		----
              Riding Range (Km)
              		416272
              Top Speed (Kmph)
              		--180
              Riding Modes--Rock, Roll and Rain
              Transmission6 Speed Manual6 Speed Manual
              Transmission Type
              		Belt DriveShaft Drive
              Gear Shifting Pattern
              		--1 Down 5 Up
              Cylinders
              		22
              Bore (mm)
              		101107.1
              Stroke (mm)
              		113100
              Valves Per Cylinder
              		44
              Compression Ratio
              		9.5:19.6 :1
              Ignition
              		--CDI
              Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)
              		--1
              Cooling System
              		Air CooledAir/Oil Cooled
              Clutch
              		--Single Plate Clutch
              Fuel Delivery System--Fuel Injection
              Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
              		20.816
              Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)
              		--4
              Emission Standard
              		BS4BS6 Phase 2
              Fuel Type
              		PetrolPetrol

            • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

              Front Suspension
              		Telescopic ForkTelescopic fork
              Rear Suspension
              		Single ShockSteel swinging fork with central shock strut
              Braking System
              		Dual Channel ABSDual Channel ABS
              Front Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Front Brake Size (mm)
              		300300
              Caliper - Front--4 Piston
              Rear Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Rear Brake Size (mm)
              		300300
              Caliper - Rear--4 Piston
              Wheel Type
              		AlloySpoke
              Front Wheel Size (inch)
              		1619
              Rear Wheel Size (inch)
              		1616
              Front Tyre Size
              		130/90B16 73H120/70 - R19
              Rear Tyre Size
              		180/60R16 80H180/65 - B16
              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)
              		391345
              Seat Height (mm)
              		660690
              Ground Clearance (mm)
              		142--
              Overall Length (mm)
              		2,5712,440
              Overall Width (mm)
              		1,000964
              Overall Height (mm)
              		1,3881,232
              Wheelbase (mm)
              		1,6681,731
              Chassis Type
              		High Tensile SteelDouble-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeams

            • Manufacturer Warranty

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

            • Service & Maintenance Schedule

              Free Services
              		NA0 Free Services

            Features

            • Instrument Cluster

              Touch Screen Display
              		--
              Instrument Console--Semi-Digital
              Odometer
              		DigitalDigital
              Speedometer
              		DigitalAnalogue
              Fuel Guage
              Digital Fuel Guage
              Hazard Warning Indicator--
              Average Speed Indicator--
              OTA Updates--Not Available
              Call/SMS Alerts--
              Geo Fencing
              		--
              Distance to Empty Indicator--
              Tachometer
              		DigitalDigital
              Stand Alarm
              No. of Tripmeters
              		22
              Tripmeter Type
              		DigitalDigital
              Gear Indicator--
              Low Fuel Indicator
              Low Oil Indicator
              Low Battery Indicator
              Clock
              Service Reminder Indicator--
              Battery
              		Maintenance Free12 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 Control--Available
              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

            3.5/5

            2 Ratings

            4.5/5

            13 Ratings

            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 & Chieftain

            Q: Which bike is better Indian Chieftain or BMW R18?
            According to our average user rating, BMW R18 has a score of 4.5/5 while Indian Chieftain is rated 3.5/5.
            Q: Which bike among Indian Chieftain and BMW R18 is cheaper?
            BMW R18 is the cheapest among these bikes.
            Q: Which bike is heavier Indian Chieftain or BMW R18?
            Indian Chieftain is heavier (391 kg) than BMW R18 (345 kg).

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