BMW R18 Classic vs Triumph Rocket 3 GT Triple Black vs Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Comparison
Updated: 08, Nov, 2023 03:39 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 24,00,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 21,50,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 22,81,633
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1731 mm | 1677 mm | 1626 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 710 mm | 750 mm | 662 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 16 litres | 18 litres | 15.1 litres | |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | |||
| 4 litres | NA | NA | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2440 mm | NA | 2286 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1342 mm | 1066 mm | 1349 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 964 mm | 886 mm | 915 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 365 kg | NA | 315 kg | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | |||
| 560 kg | NA | 522 kg | |
| Maximum Payload | |||
| 195 kg | NA | NA | |
| Saddle Bags | |||
| 15.5 litres | NA | NA | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 4.80 secs | 2.73 secs | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Engine Kill Switch | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rider’s Footpegs | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Electric Start | |||
| Genuine Leather Seats | |||
| NA | |||
| Riding Modes | |||
| Heated Grips | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| NA | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| BMW R18 Classic mileage is 17.8 kmpl (company-claimed). | As reported by Triumph UK, the certified mileage of Rocket 3 GT is 14.66 kmpl. | NA | |
| Top Speed | |||
| BMW R18 Classic top speed is 180 kmph (approximate). | Triumph Rocket 3 GT top speed is 225 kmph (approximate). | NA | |
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 1800cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.8 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 2500cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 2.73 seconds. | NA | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Bore | |||
| 107.1 mm | 110.2 mm | 103.2 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 100 mm | 85.9 mm | 113 mm | |
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1802 cc | 2458 cc | 1890 cc | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 | |
| Secondary Drive | |||
| Shaft Drive | NA | NA | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| 6-Gear Shifting Claw Transmission in Separate Transmission Housing | 6-Speed | NA | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 1802cc, Air-Oil Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Chain-Driven Camshafts | 2458cc, Water-Cooled, Inline 3-Cylinder, DOHC | 1890cc, Air-Cooled, Thunderstroke 116 V-Twin Engine | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 91 HP @ 4750 rpm | 167 HP @ 6000 rpm | NA | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 221 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 162 Nm @ 3200 rpm | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection | Ride-by-Wire, Fuel Injected | Closed Loop Fuel Injection/ 54mm Bore | |
| Ignition | |||
| Twin-Spark Ignition | NA | NA | |
| Clutch | |||
| Single Disk Dry Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate Hydraulically Operated, Torque Assist | Wet, Multi-Plate | |
| Cooling | |||
| Air-Oil Cooled | Water Cooled | Air Cooled | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Engine Management | |||
| BMS-K+ Electronic Engine Management with Overrun Cut-Off | NA | NA | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| ABS Light | |||
| LED Indicator Lights | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Service Reminder | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Speedometer | |||
| Analogue | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | |
| Key Features | |||
| Unique Design, Excellent Build Quality, Powerful Engine, Retro-Modern Instrument Console, Heated Grips, Adaptive Headlight, Copper Screws, Cruise Control, LED Daytime Riding Lights, Double Cradle Steel Frame. | Ride-Enhancing Technology Including Sophisticated Personalisable Full-Colour TFT Instrument Console, Optimised Cornering ABS & Traction Control, Four Riding Modes, All-LED Lighting, Hill Hold Control, Cruise Control, Keyless Ignition, Optional Triumph Shift Assist, Powerful Engine, Head-Turning Looks | Some of the key Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse features include - ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, USB Charge Port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation, LED Headlight, LED Tail, Brake, Turn Signals, Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, Fuel Gauge, Compass, Ambient Temperature, Gear Indicator, 4" Touchscreen Powered by RIDE COMMAND. Touchscreen Display Includes Real-time Clock, Ambient Air Temperature, Heading, Audio Information Display, Map/Navigation, Bluetooth Status for Phone and Headset, Vehicle Status (Voltage, Engine Hours, Oil Change), Vehicle Info (Speed, Fuel Range, RPM, Gear Position), Current Ride Data (Distance, Moving Time, Stop Time, Altitude, Altitude Change), Trip Meters, Ride Mode Selection, Screen Brightness, and Vehicle Trouble Code Readout, Pirelli Night Dragon Tyres. | |
| Ride Modes | |||
| 3 Ride Modes - Rain, Roll, and Rock | Rain, Road, Sport, Rider-Configurable | Tour, Standard, and Sport | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| Ducati xDiavel, Triumph Rocket 3 R, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Kawasaki Vulcan 1700, Yamaha VMAX | Suzuki M1800R Intruder, Yamaha VMAX, Kawasaki Vulcan 1700, Ducati xDiavel, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy | Triumph Rocket 3, Ducati Xdiavel, BMW R 18, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114, Indian Super Chief Limited, BMW S 1000 XR | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Capacity | |||
| 26 Ah | NA | NA | |
| Voltage | |||
| 12 V | NA | NA | |
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Alternator | |||
| Permanent Magnet Generator 600 W (Nominal Capacity) | NA | NA | |
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | |
| Head Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| NA | |||
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 1800cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.8 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 2500cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 2.73 seconds. | NA | |
| Comfort | |||
| NA | |||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| NA | |||
| Features | |||
| NA | |||
| Build Quality | |||
| NA | |||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Spoke Wheels | NA | Wire Spoke Wheels | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| 3.00" x 16" | 17 x 3.5 inch, Cast Aluminium | 16" x 3 | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 5.00" x 16" | 16 x 7.5 inch Cast Aluminium | 16" x 5" | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 130/90-B16 | 150/80-R17 V | 130/90-B16 67H | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 180/65-B16 | 240/50-R16 V | 180/65-B16 81H | |
| Front Brake | |||
| 300mm, Twin Discs, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers | Dual 320mm Discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-Piston Radial Monobloc Calipers, Cornering ABS | 300mm Single Semi-Floating Rotor Disc, 4 Piston Calliper | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 300mm, Single Disc, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers | Single 300mm Disc, Brembo M4.32 4-Piston Monobloc Caliper, Cornering ABS | 300mm Single Floating Rotor Disc, 2 Piston Calliper | |
| ABS | |||
| BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (Partially Integral) | 2-Channel Cornering ABS | ||
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Double-Cradle Steel Frame with Screwed on Underbeams | Full Aluminium Frame | Aluminum Frame With Integrated Air-Box | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| Telescopic Forks | Showa 47mm Upside-Down Cartridge Front Forks, Compression and Rebound Adjuster | Telescopic Fork | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Steel Swinging Fork with Central Shock Strut | Fully adjustable Showa Piggyback Reservoir RSU with Remote Hydraulic Preload Adjuster | Dual Shocks with Adjustable Preload | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 120 mm | 120mm | 132 mm | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 90 mm | 107mm | 75 mm | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Steering Angle | |||
| 57.3° | NA | NA | |
| Caster | |||
| 150 mm | NA | NA | |
| Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price | |||
| Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | NA | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 BMW R18 Classic | Triumph Rocket 3 GT Triple Black | 2024 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse | |
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Cruiser | Cruiser | Cruiser | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Iconic. Nostalgic. Soulfuel | Magnificent Rocket | Blacked-Out Bobber Style with Loads of Muscle to Match. | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2024 BMW R18 Classic price is Rs 24 lakh (ex-showroom). | Triumph Rocket 3 GT Triple Black price is Rs 21.50 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse price is Rs 22.82 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Black Storm Metallic | Sapphire Black with Silver Ice | Black Smoke, Titanium Smoke, Silver Quartz Smoke, Copper Smoke | |
| On Road Price | |||
| 2024 BMW R18 Classic on road price is Rs 27.62 lakh in Delhi, Rs 28.56 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 27.96 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 28.32 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | Triumph Rocket 3 GT Triple Black on road price is Rs 24.75 lakh in Delhi, Rs 25.58 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 25.05 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 25.37 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Triumph dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | 2024 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse on road price is Rs 26.26 lakh in Delhi, Rs 27.15 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 26.58 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 26.92 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Indian Motorcycle dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | |
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