R 12₹ 19,90,000
VS
Indian Chief Dark Horse ₹ 20,20,000
X
| Key Highlights | BMW R 12 | BMW R1300 GS | TVS Apache RTR 160 |
| Price | ₹ 1990000 | ₹ 2095000 | ₹ 135127 |
| Capacity | 1170 cc | 1300 cc | 159.7 cc |
| Power | 93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm | 145 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 15.31 bhp @ 8400 rpm |
| Mileage | -- | -- | 45 kmpl |
Hide Common Features| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max Power | 93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm | 145 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 15.31 bhp @ 8400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 109.8 Nm @ 600 rpm | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 13.9 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Bore | 101 mm | 106.5 mm | 62 mm |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | -- | 2 |
| Stroke | 73 mm | 73 mm | 52.9 mm |
| Displacement(cc) | 1170 | 1300 | 159.7 |
| Spark Plugs | -- | -- | 1 Per Cylinder |
| Ignition | CDI | CDI | IDI Dual mode Digital Ignition |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 13.3 : 1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air and Oil-Cooled | Air/Liquid Cooled | Air Cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
| Transmission Type | Shaft Drive | Shaft Drive | Chain Drive |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 4 Up |
| Clutch | Single Plate Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Wet Multi Plate |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 19 litres | 12 litres |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 3.4 Litres | 4 litres | 2.5 litres |
| Riding Range | -- | 399 km | 540 Km |
| Mileage Owner Reported | -- | -- | 45 kmpl |
| Top Speed | -- | 225 kmph | 107 Kmph |
| Company Claimed Mileage | -- | 21 kmpl | -- |
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Front Brake Size | 310 mm | 310 mm | 270 mm |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | -- | Drum |
| Rear Brake Size | 265 mm | -- | 130 mm |
| Calliper Type | Front 4 - Rear 2 | Front - 4 Piston Rear - 2 Piston | Dual Piston |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy |
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inch | 19 inch | 17 inch |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 inch | 17 inch | 17 inch |
| Front Tyre Size | 100/90 - R19 | 120/70 - R19 | 90/90-17 49P Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre Size | 150/80 - R16 | 170/60 - R17 | 110/80-17 57P Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | -- | -- | 25 psi |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | -- | -- | 28 psi |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | -- | -- | 25 psi |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | -- | -- | 32 psi |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm | Central Shock Absorber | Telescopic with Hydraulic Dampers. 105mm Stroke |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace | Single-sided Swingarm | Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with spring aid |
| Kerb Weight | -- | 237 kg | 139 kg |
| Overall Length | 2200 mm | 2212 mm | 2085 mm |
| Overall Width | 831 mm | 1000 mm | 730 mm |
| Overall Height | 1110 mm | 1406 mm | 1105 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm | 1518 mm | 1300 mm |
| Ground Clearance | -- | -- | |
| Seat Height | -- | 850 mm | 790 mm |
| Chassis Type | Tubular Space Frame | Two-part frame consisting of main frame, bolted rear frame | Double Cradle Synchro Stiff |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | Digital |
| DRLs (Daytime running lights) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile App Connectivity | Yes | Yes | No |
| GPS & Navigation | -- | Yes | No |
| USB charging port | Yes | Yes | No |
| Front storage box | No | No | No |
| Under seat storage | No | No | No |
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speedometer | Analogue | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | Analogue |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | No |
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | Digital |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pillion Seat | No | Yes | Yes |
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start | Electric Start |
| Shift Light | Yes | Yes | No |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electric System | -- | -- | 12V |
| Battery | 12V 14 Ah | 12 V / 10 Ah | 12V 8Ah MF |
| Headlight Type | LED | LED | Halogen |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED | LED | LED Taillamp |
| Turn Signal | LED | LED | Yes |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | Riding Mode - Roll and Rock | Keyless Ride, Dynamic engine brake control | Hill Start Control (HSC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM), Keyless Ride, 4 Riding Mode (Eco, Rain, Road and Enduro) | RT-Fi GTT(Glide through technology) |
| 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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Triple Black
GS Trophy
Light White
Option 719 Tramuntana
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Gloss Black
Matte Blue
T Grey
Pearl White
Racing Red
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