BMW R1250RT vs Indian Chieftain Elite vs BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Comparison
Updated: 20, Jan, 2025 10:13 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 24,95,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Expected Price
₹ 29,13,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 22,95,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1485 mm | 1668 mm | 1518 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 825 mm | 130 mm | 820-870 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 25 litres | 20.8 litres | 30 litres | |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | |||
| 4 litres | NA | 4 litres | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2222 mm | 2506 mm | 2212 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1460 mm | 1372 mm | 1406 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 985 mm | 1023 mm | 1000 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 279 kg | 373 kg | 269 kg | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | |||
| 460 kg | 628 kg | 465 kg | |
| Maximum Payload | |||
| 226 kg | NA | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Riding Modes | |||
| NA | |||
| Power Socket | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| NA | |||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
| true | NA | ||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| BMW R1250RT mileage is 21.05 kmpl (company-claimed). | NA | 21 kmpl | |
| Top Speed | |||
| BMW R1250RT top speed is 200 kmph (company-claimed). | NA | 220 kmph | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1254 cc | 1890 cc | 1300 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 102.5 mm | 103.2 mm | 106.5 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 76 mm | 113 mm | 73 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 12.5 : 1 | 11.0:1 | 13.3:1 | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| Six-Speed Helical Synchromesh Gearbox | NA | 6-Speed | |
| Secondary Drive | |||
| Drive Shaft | NA | NA | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 1254cc, Two-Cylinder, Air-/Fluid-Cooled, Four-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Overhead Spur-Gear Driven Camshafts, One Balancer Shaft and BMW ShiftCam Variable Intake Camshaft Control. | 1890cc, Air-Cooled, Thunderstroke 116 V-Twin Engine | 1300cc, Air/Liquid-Cooled Two-Cylinder Four-Stroke Boxer Engine | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 136 HP @ 7750 rpm | NA | 145 HP @ 7750 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm | 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Intake Pipe Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet Clutch with an Anti-Hopping Function, Hydraulic Activation | Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist | Wet Clutch, Anti-Hopping Clutch, Hydraulically Operated | |
| Final Drive | |||
| Shaft Drive | 2.2:1 | NA | |
| Cooling | |||
| Air/Liquid Cooled | Air Cooled | Air-/liquid Cooled | |
| Engine Management | |||
| Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection, Digital Engine Control: BMS-O with e-Gas | NA | NA | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6 Phase 2 | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth | |||
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Analogue | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Analogue | Digital | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
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) | |
| Ride Modes | |||
| 3 Riding Modes (ECO, Rain and Road) | NA | NA | |
| Key Features | |||
| Some of the key BMW R1250RT features include - 10.25-inch Colour TFT Instrument Cluster with Connectivity and Integrated Map Navigation, BMW Motorrad Full integral ABS Pro, DCC (Adaptive Cruise Control with Braking Function), Full-LED Headlights with Lighting Icon, Double Tone Fanfare, Four Favourite Buttons, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), 3 Riding Modes (ECO, Rain and Road), HSC (Hill Start Control). | Some of the key Indian Chieftain Elite features include - 7" Touchscreen Powered by RIDE COMMAND with Apple CarPlay Integration, Power Windshield, Highway Bars, Vinyl Rogue Seat, Remote-Locking Hard Saddlebags, Selectable Ride Modes, Rear Cylinder Deactivation, ABS, Cruise Control, Keyless Ignition, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input, 12V Charging Port, LED Headlamp/Tail/Brake/Turn Signal, Fairing-Mounted Instrument Cluster Featuring Analog Speedometer and Tachometer with Fuel Gauge, Range, Odometer and Current Gear, 7" Touchscreen Display with Real-Time Clock, Ambient Air Temperature, Heading, Audio Information Display, Bluetooth Status for Phone and Headset, Vehicle Status (Tyre Pressure, 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, Vehicle Trouble Code Readout. | NA | |
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BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Voltage | |||
| 12 V | NA | 12V | |
| Capacity | |||
| 11.8 Ah | NA | 10Ah | |
| Pass Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Alternator | |||
| Three-Phase Generator with 508-Watt Nominal Capacity | NA | NA | |
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | NA | |
| Head Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Cast Aluminium Wheels | 10 Spoke Wheels | NA | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| 3.50'' x 17'' | 10 Spoke Contrast Cut 19" x 3.5" | NA | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 5.50'' x 17'' | 10 Spoke Contrast Cut 16" x 5" | NA | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70-ZR17 | 130/60-B19 66H | 120/70-R19 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 180/55-ZR17 | 180/60-R16 80H | 170/60-R17 | |
| Front Brake | |||
| 320mm Dual Floating Disc, 4-Piston Radial Brake Calipers | 300mm Dual Floating Rotor Disc/ 4 Piston Caliper | Double Disc | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 276mm Single Disc, Double-Piston Floating Caliper | 300mm Single Floating Rotor Disc/ 2 Piston Caliper | Disc | |
| ABS | |||
| BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (Full Integral Braking, Lean Optimised) | |||
| Traction Control System | |||
| Dynamic Traction Control | NA | ||
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Two-Part Frame Concept Consisting of a Main Frame and a Rear Frame Bolted to it, with a Co-Supporting Engine | NA | NA | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| 37mm BMW Motorrad Telelever, Central Spring Strut | Telescopic Fork | Central Shock Absorber | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Cast Aluminium Single-Sided Swinging Arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD Spring Strut, Spring Preload Continuously and Hydraulically Adjustable via Adjuster Knob, Adjustable Rebound-Stage Damping via Adjuster Knob | Single Shock with Air Adjust | Single-Sided Swingarm | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 120 mm | 119 mm | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 136 mm | 114 mm | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Emission (Co2) | |||
| 110 g/km | NA | NA | |
| Steering Angle | |||
| 64.1° | 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. | 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 | |
| Caster | |||
| 116 mm | NA | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| Bike Variant | |||
| BMW R1250RT | Indian Chieftain Elite | BMW R 1300 GS Adventure | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Powerful Machine So You Arrive Relaxed At Your Destination | NA | As Strong as Your Willpower | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| BMW R1250RT price is Rs 24.95 lakh (ex-showroom). | Indian Chieftain Elite is expected to be priced around Rs 29.13 lakh in India (ex-showroom). | Rs 22.95 Lakh (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Tourer | Cruiser | Adventure | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Style Triple Black, Style Sport, Alpine White 3 One, Option 719 Mineral White Metallic | Graphite Smoke over Black Smoke with Bronze Chrome | Racing Red, Racing Blue, Black & Grey, Aurelius Green | |
| On Road Price | |||
| BMW R1250RT on road price is Rs 28.72 lakh in Delhi, Rs 29.69 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 29.07 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 29.44 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. | NA | NA | |
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