R 12₹ 19,90,000
VS
Indian Chief Dark Horse ₹ 20,20,000
X
| Key Highlights | BMW R 12 | Kawasaki KLX230RS | Kawasaki KLX450R |
| Price | ₹ 1990000 | ₹ 521000 | ₹ 899000 |
| Capacity | 1170 cc | 233 cc | 449 cc |
| Power | 93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm | 19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm | -- |
| Mileage | -- | -- | -- |
Hide Common Features| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max Power | 93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm | 19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm | -- |
| Max Torque | 109.8 Nm @ 600 rpm | 20.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm | -- |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Bore | 101 mm | 67 mm | 96 mm |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Stroke | 73 mm | 66 mm | 62.1 mm |
| Displacement(cc) | 1170 | 233 | 449 |
| Spark Plugs | -- | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
| Ignition | CDI | TCI | Digital |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air and Oil-Cooled | Air Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
| Transmission Type | Shaft Drive | Chain Drive | Chain Drive |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 4 Up |
| Clutch | Single Plate Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet multi-disc manual |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 6.6 ltres | 8 litres |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 3.4 Litres | 0 litres | 1 litres |
| Riding Range | -- | -- | -- |
| Mileage Owner Reported | -- | -- | -- |
| Top Speed | -- | 77 kmph | 150 Kmph |
| Company Claimed Mileage | -- | -- | -- |
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | -- | Standard |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Front Brake Size | 310 mm | 213 mm | 250 mm |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Size | 265 mm | 186 mm | 240 mm |
| Calliper Type | Front 4 - Rear 2 | -- | Front - 2 Piston Rear - Single Piston Calliper |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke | Spoke |
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inch | 21 inch | 21 inch |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 inch | 18 inch | 18 inch |
| Front Tyre Size | 100/90 - R19 | 80/100 - 21 51M | 80/100-21M/C 51P |
| Rear Tyre Size | 150/80 - R16 | 100/100 - 18 59M | 120/90-18M/C 65P |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubed | Tubed |
| Radial Tyres | Yes | No | No |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | -- | 26 psi | 11 psi |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | -- | 33 psi | 14 psi |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | -- | 26 psi | 11 psi |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | -- | 33 psi | 14 psi |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm | Telescopic fork / 220 mm | 48 mm inverted AOS type telescopic fork with 22-way compression and 18-way rebound damping / 305mm |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace | New Uni Trak Swingarm / 223 mm | Uni-Trak with 22-way low-speed 2 turns or more high-speed compression damping |
| Kerb Weight | -- | 115 kg | 126 kg |
| Overall Length | 2200 mm | 2035 mm | 2175 mm |
| Overall Width | 831 mm | 840 mm | 820 mm |
| Overall Height | 1110 mm | 1175 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Ground Clearance | -- | 275 mm | |
| Seat Height | -- | 900 mm | 935 mm |
| Chassis Type | Tubular Space Frame | Tubular, semi-double cradle | Perimeter aluminium |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | Digital |
| DRLs (Daytime running lights) | Yes | No | No |
| Mobile App Connectivity | Yes | No | No |
| GPS & Navigation | -- | No | No |
| USB charging port | Yes | No | No |
| Front storage box | No | No | No |
| Under seat storage | No | No | No |
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | No | No |
| Speedometer | Analogue | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tachometer | Digital | No | Not Present |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | No | No |
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | Digital |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | No | No |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | No | No |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pillion Seat | No | Yes | No |
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start | Electric Start |
| Shift Light | Yes | -- | No |
| Clock | Yes | -- | Yes |
| Electric System | -- | -- | -- |
| Battery | 12V 14 Ah | 12V 6Ah (10HR) | 12.8V 2.0 Ah (10HR) Li Battery |
| Headlight Type | LED | No | NA |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED | No | LED Tail Lamp |
| Turn Signal | LED | No | NA |
| Pass Light | Yes | No | No |
| Additional Features | Riding Mode - Roll and Rock | Keyless Ride, Dynamic engine brake control | -- | NA |
| 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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Lime Green
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Lime Green
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