R 12₹ 19,90,000
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Indian Chief Dark Horse ₹ 20,20,000
X
| Key Highlights | BMW R 12 | BMW R 1250 GS | Suzuki V Strom 800DE |
| Price | ₹ 1990000 | ₹ 2055000 | ₹ 1030000 |
| Capacity | 1170 cc | 1254 cc | 776 cc |
| Power | 93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Mileage | -- | -- | 22.7 kmpl |
Hide Common Features| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max Power | 93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 109.8 Nm @ 600 rpm | 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 | BS6 Phase 2 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bore | 101 mm | 102.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Stroke | 73 mm | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Displacement(cc) | 1170 | 1254 | 776 |
| Spark Plugs | -- | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
| Ignition | CDI | Digital | CDI |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 | 12.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air and Oil-Cooled | Air/Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |
| Transmission Type | Shaft Drive | Shaft Drive | Chain Drive |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
| Clutch | Single Plate Clutch | Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function | Wet Multiplate |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 20 litres | 20 litres |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 3.4 Litres | 4 litres | 5.3 litres |
| Riding Range | -- | 420 Km | 425 Km |
| Mileage Owner Reported | -- | -- | 22.7 kmpl |
| Top Speed | -- | 200 Kmph | 190 kmph |
| Company Claimed Mileage | -- | 21 kmpl | 25 kmpl |
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Front Brake Size | 310 mm | 305 mm | 310 mm |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Size | 265 mm | 276 mm | 260 mm |
| Calliper Type | Front 4 - Rear 2 | Front- 4 Piston Rear- 2 Piston Calliper | Single-piston pin-slide caliper |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke | Spoke |
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inch | 19 inch | 21 inch |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 inch | 17 inch | 17 inch |
| Front Tyre Size | 100/90 - R19 | 120/70 R19 | 90/90-21M/C (54H) |
| Rear Tyre Size | 150/80 - R16 | 170/60 R17 | 150/70R17 M/C (69H) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | Tubed |
| Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | -- | 36 psi | -- |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | -- | 42 psi | -- |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | -- | 36 psi | -- |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | -- | 42 psi | -- |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5 | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Kerb Weight | -- | 249 kg | 230 Kg |
| Overall Length | 2200 mm | 2207 mm | 2345 mm |
| Overall Width | 831 mm | 953 mm | 975 mm |
| Overall Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm | 1514 mm | 1570 mm |
| Ground Clearance | -- | -- | |
| Seat Height | -- | 850 mm | 855 mm |
| Chassis Type | Tubular Space Frame | Two-section frame front- and bolted on rear frame load-bearing engine | New steel frame with detachable rear sub-frame |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | Digital |
| DRLs (Daytime running lights) | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Mobile App Connectivity | Yes | Yes | -- |
| GPS & Navigation | -- | Yes | -- |
| USB charging port | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front storage box | No | No | No |
| Under seat storage | No | No | -- |
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Speedometer | Analogue | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | Digital |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | Digital |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Pillion Seat | No | Yes | Yes |
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start | Electric Start |
| Shift Light | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electric System | -- | Three-phase generator with 510 Watt nominal power | -- |
| Battery | 12V 14 Ah | 12 V / 11.8 Ah maintenance-free | -- |
| Headlight Type | LED | LED Head Lamp | LED |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED | LED Tail Lamp | LED |
| Turn Signal | LED | Yes | LED |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Additional Features | Riding Mode - Roll and Rock | Keyless Ride, Dynamic engine brake control | 3 riding modes (ECO Rain and Road) | -- |
| Manufacturer Warranty | -- | -- | |
| Battery Charging Time | -- | -- | -- |
| Rated Power | -- | -- | -- |
| Fast Charging Time | -- | -- | -- |
| Carrying Capacity | -- | -- | -- |
| Battery Capacity | -- | -- | -- |
| Battery Type | -- | -- | -- |
| Motor Type | -- | -- | -- |
| Charger Output | -- | -- | -- |
| Regenerative Breaking | -- | -- | -- |
| Reverse Mode | -- | -- | -- |
| Touch Screen Display | No | -- | -- |
| Central Locking System | -- | -- | -- |
| Artificial Sound | -- | -- | -- |
| Parking Assist | -- | -- | -- |
| Hill Assist | -- | -- | -- |
| Anti Theft System | -- | -- | -- |
| Geo Fencing | No | -- | -- |
| Start Stop Button | -- | -- | -- |
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| Colors |
Blackstorm Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Option 719 Thorium
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Style Triple Black
Style Rallye
Light White Non Metallic
GS Trophy
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Champion Yellow
Glass Mat Mechanical Gray
Glass Sparkle Black
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