R 12₹ 19,90,000
VS
Indian Chief Dark Horse ₹ 20,20,000
X
| Key Highlights | BMW R 12 | Honda Africa Twin | Kawasaki Vulcan S |
| Price | ₹ 1990000 | ₹ 1755500 | ₹ 710000 |
| Capacity | 1170 cc | 1082 cc | 649 cc |
| Power | 93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm | 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 59.94 bhp @ 7,500 rpm |
| Mileage | -- | -- | -- |
Hide Common Features| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max Power | 93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm | 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 59.94 bhp @ 7,500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 109.8 Nm @ 600 rpm | 103 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 62.4 Nm @ 6,600 rpm |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 | BS6 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bore | 101 mm | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Stroke | 73 mm | 81.45 mm | 60 mm |
| Displacement(cc) | 1170 | 1082 | 649 |
| Spark Plugs | -- | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
| Ignition | CDI | Digital | CDI |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Cooling System | Air and Oil-Cooled | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |
| Transmission Type | Shaft Drive | Chain Drive | Chain Drive |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | Automatic/Electronic | 1 Down 5 Up |
| Clutch | Single Plate Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet Multiplate |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 24.5 litres | 14 litres |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 3.4 Litres | 3.6 litres | 2.1 litres |
| Riding Range | -- | 588 Km | -- |
| Mileage Owner Reported | -- | -- | -- |
| Top Speed | -- | 200 Kmph | 186 Kmph |
| Company Claimed Mileage | -- | 24 kmpl | -- |
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Front Brake Size | 310 mm | 310 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Size | 265 mm | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Calliper Type | Front 4 - Rear 2 | Front - 4 Piston Rear - 2 Piston Caliper | Front - 2 Piston Rear - Single Piston Calliper |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke | Alloy |
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inch | 21 inch | 18 inch |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 inch | 18 inch | 17 inch |
| Front Tyre Size | 100/90 - R19 | 90/90-21M/C (54H) | 120/70 R18M/C |
| Rear Tyre Size | 150/80 - R16 | 150/70R18M/C (70H) | 160/60R 17M/C |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Radial Tyres | Yes | No | Yes |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | -- | 29 psi | 32 psi |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | -- | 36 psi | 36 psi |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | -- | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | -- | 41 psi | 36 psi |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm | Telescopic | ø41 mm telescopic fork/130 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace | Pro-Link | Offset laydown single-shock linkage equipped with adjustable preload/80 mm |
| Kerb Weight | -- | 249 kg | 235 kg |
| Overall Length | 2200 mm | 2307 mm | 2310 mm |
| Overall Width | 831 mm | 963 mm | 855 mm |
| Overall Height | 1110 mm | 1523 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm | 1558 mm | 1575 mm |
| Ground Clearance | -- | 210 mm | |
| Seat Height | -- | 830 mm | 705 mm |
| Chassis Type | Tubular Space Frame | Semi Double Cradle | Perimeter high-tensile steel |
| 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 | Digital |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | No |
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electric System | -- | 12V DC | -- |
| Battery | 12V 14 Ah | 12V 6Ah | Maintenance Free |
| Headlight Type | LED | Dual LED Head Lamp | Halogen Bulb |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED | LED Tail Lamp | LED |
| Turn Signal | LED | Yes | Yes |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | Riding Mode - Roll and Rock | Keyless Ride, Dynamic engine brake control | Six Riding Modes: Tour Urban Gravel Off-Road User 1 and User 2 | Gear Position Indicator |
| 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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Matte Ballistic Black Metallic
Pearl Glare White
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Metallic Matte Carbon Gray
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