Indian Chieftain Elite vs BMW R1300GS Trophy vs BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Comparison
Updated: 20, Jan, 2025 10:13 AM
Expected Price
₹ 29,13,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 20,95,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 22,95,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Overall Length | |||
| 2506 mm | 2212 mm | 2212 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 1023 mm | 1000 mm | 1000 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1372 mm | 1406 mm | 1406 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 130 mm | 850 mm | 820-870 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 650 mm | NA | NA | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1668 mm | 1518 mm | 1518 mm | |
| Dry Weight | |||
| 359 kg | NA | 237 kg | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 373 kg | 237 kg | 269 kg | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | |||
| 628 kg | NA | 465 kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 20.8 litres | 19 litres | 30 litres | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| DCC (Dynamic Cruise Control With Brake Function) | |||
| Riding Modes | |||
| NA | |||
| Genuine Leather Seats | |||
| Vinyl Rogue Seat | NA | NA | |
| USB Charging | |||
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1890 cc | 1300 cc | 1300 cc | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 11.0:1 | 13.3 : 1 | 13.3:1 | |
| Bore | |||
| 103.2 mm | 106.5 mm | 106.5 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 113 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 1890cc, Air-Cooled, Thunderstroke 116 V-Twin Engine | 1300cc, Air/Liquid-Cooled, Two-Cylinder Four-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Overhead Chain-Driven Camshafts and Balancing Gearwheels | 1300cc, Air/Liquid-Cooled Two-Cylinder Four-Stroke Boxer Engine | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Intake Pipe Injection | Fuel Injection | |
| Cooling | |||
| Air Cooled | Air/Liquid Cooled | Air-/liquid Cooled | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | |
| Ignition | |||
| Keyless Ignition | NA | NA | |
| Cylinder Configuration | |||
| Rear Cylinder Deactivation | NA | NA | |
| Primary drive | |||
| Gear Drive Wet Clutch | NA | NA | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist | Wet Clutch, Slipper Clutch, Hydraulically Operated | Wet Clutch, Anti-Hopping Clutch, Hydraulically Operated | |
| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1st - 9.403:1, 2nd - 6.411:1, 3rd - 4.763:1, 4th - 3.796:1, 5th - 3.243:1, 6th - 2.789:1 | NA | NA | |
| Final Drive | |||
| 2.2:1 | NA | NA | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Air Temperature Gauge | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| ABS Light | |||
| NA | |||
| RPM/Gear Display | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Service Reminder | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Engine Check Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rev-limiter Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth | |||
| Speedometer | |||
| Analogue | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Analogue | Digital | Digital | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| 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) | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| Harley Davidson Street Glide Special, Honda Gold Wing, BMW R18, Triumph Rocket 3, Ducati Xdiavel, Ducati Diavel 1260, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114, BMW K 1600 GTL | BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250, Triumph Tiger 1200, Honda Africa Twin, Ducati DesertX, Ducati Multistrada V4, Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 | NA | |
| Key Features | |||
| 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. | Some of the key BMW R1300GS Trophy features include - TFT Display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, LED Matrix Headlight, Daytime Riding Lights, Dynamic Traction Control, BMW Motorrad full integral ABS Pro, 4 Riding Modes (Eco, Rain, Road, Enduro), Hill Start Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Dynamic Cruise Control, Engine Drag Torque Control, Tyre Pressure Control, Keyless Ride, Heated Grips, Smartphone Charging Compartment with a USB Charging Socket, Hand Protection with Integrated Indicator Lamps, Comfort Rider’s Seat High, Enduro Package Pro, Radiator Grille Guards, Forged Enduro Wheels, Shortened Enduro Brake Lever. | NA | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | LED | ||
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | LED | ||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| NA | |||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Li-Ion Starter Battery | NA | |
| Head Light | |||
| LED | LED Matrix Headlight | LED | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| NA | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 300mm Dual Floating Rotor Disc/ 4 Piston Caliper | 310mm Dual Semi-Floating Disc Brakes, 4-Piston Radial Brake Caliper | Double Disc | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 300mm Single Floating Rotor Disc/ 2 Piston Caliper | 285mm Single Disc, 2-Piston Floating Caliper | Disc | |
| ABS | |||
| BMW Full Integral ABS Pro | |||
| Front Tyre | |||
| 130/60-B19 66H | 120/70-R19 | 120/70-R19 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 180/60-R16 80H | 170/60-R17 | 170/60-R17 | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| 10 Spoke Contrast Cut 19" x 3.5" | 3.00 x 19“ | NA | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 10 Spoke Contrast Cut 16" x 5" | 4.50 x 17“ | NA | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| 10 Spoke Wheels | Cross Spoke Wheels with Golden Rim | NA | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| Telescopic Fork | BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, Handlebar Tilting Decoupeled via Flex Element, Central Shock Absorber | Central Shock Absorber | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Single Shock with Air Adjust | BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, Cast Aluminium Single-Sided Swingarm, Transversal Connected Swing Arm Bearings, Central WAD Spring Strut, Spring Preload Fully Adjustable | Single-Sided Swingarm | |
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| Split Dual Exhaust with Cross-Over | NA | NA | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 119 mm | 190 mm | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 114 mm | 200 mm | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Lean Angle, Left (deg.) | |||
| 31° | NA | NA | |
| Lean Angle, Right (deg.) | |||
| 31° | NA | NA | |
| Trail | |||
| 150 mm | NA | NA | |
| Rake | |||
| 25° | 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 | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| Bike Variant | |||
| Indian Chieftain Elite | BMW R1300GS Trophy | BMW R 1300 GS Adventure | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Indian Chieftain Elite is expected to be priced around Rs 29.13 lakh in India (ex-showroom). | BMW R1300GS Trophy price is Rs 20.95 lakh (ex-showroom). | Rs 22.95 Lakh (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Cruiser | Adventure | Adventure | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Graphite Smoke over Black Smoke with Bronze Chrome | Racing Blue Metallic | Racing Red, Racing Blue, Black & Grey, Aurelius Green | |
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