Indian Chieftain Elite vs Indian Sport Chief vs BMW R12 Cruiser Comparison
Updated: 16, Jul, 2025 05:54 AM
Expected Price
₹ 29,13,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 21,50,311
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 19,90,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Overall Length | |||
| 2506 mm | 2301 mm | 2199 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 1023 mm | 842 mm | 830 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1372 mm | 1270 mm | 1109 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 130 mm | 686 mm | 753 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 650 mm | 149 mm | NA | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1668 mm | 1640 mm | 1520 mm | |
| Dry Weight | |||
| 359 kg | 302 kg | NA | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 373 kg | 311 kg | 227 kg | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | |||
| 628 kg | 526 kg | NA | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 20.8 litres | 15.1 litres | 14 litres | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Riding Modes | |||
| Genuine Leather Seats | |||
| Vinyl Rogue Seat | NA | ||
| USB Charging | |||
| NA | |||
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1890 cc | 1890 cc | 1170 cc | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 11.0:1 | 11:1 | 12.0:1 | |
| Bore | |||
| 103.2 mm | 103.2 mm | 101 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 113 mm | 113 mm | 73 mm | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 1890cc, Air-Cooled, Thunderstroke 116 V-Twin Engine | 1890cc, Air-Cooled, Thunderstroke 116 V-Twin Engine | 1170cc, Air/Oil-Cooled Two-Cylinder, Four-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Radially Arranged Valves and Central Counterbalance Shaft | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Fuel Injection | Closed Loop Fuel Injection/ 54mm Bore | Electronic Intake Pipe Injection | |
| Cooling | |||
| Air Cooled | Air Cooled | Air/Oil-Cooled | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 162 Nm @ 3200 rpm | 110 Nm @ 6000 rpm | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6 Phase 2 | |
| Ignition | |||
| Keyless Ignition | Keyless Ignition | NA | |
| Cylinder Configuration | |||
| Rear Cylinder Deactivation | NA | NA | |
| Primary drive | |||
| Gear Drive Wet Clutch | Gear Drive Wet Clutch | NA | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist | Wet, Multi-Plate | Single-Disc Dry 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 | 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 | |
| Final Drive | |||
| 2.2:1 | 2.2:1 | Cardan Shaft Drive | |
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 | |||
| NA | |||
| Speedometer | |||
| Analogue | Digital | Analogue | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Analogue | Digital | Analogue | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| 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) | |
| 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 | Triumph Rocket 3, Ducati Xdiavel, BMW R 18, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114, Indian Super Chief Limited, BMW S 1000 XR | Triumph Rocket 3 R, BMW R18 Cruiser, Ducati Diavel 1260, Yamaha VMAX, Ducati Panigale V2, Triumph Speed Triple 1200, Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114, Suzuki Hayabusa, Ducati Hypermotard 950 | |
| 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 Indian Sport Chief 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. | Some of the key BMW R12 Cruiser features include - Digi-Analogue Instrument Console, Electronic Immobilizer , LED Tail Light, Dynamic Brake Light, 12V Socket, Revolution Counter (Contained in the On-Board Computer), USB Port, LED Flashing Turn Indicator, LED Daytime Riding Light, On-Board Computer, Clutch Lever Adjustable, Handbrake Lever Adjustable, Keyless Ride, Riding Modes, 3 Years Warranty, Tyre Pressure Control, Headlight Pro, Passenger Kit, Design Option Exhaust, Hill Start Control, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Heated Grips, Cruise Control, Cast Aluminium Wheels, Twin Disk Front Brake, ABS Pro, Adjustable Rebound, Steering Stabilizer, DTC Dynamic Traction Control, BMW Motorrad Paralever, Rear Pre-Load Adjustable, BMW Motorrad ABS, Radial Brake Caliper Front, Hill Start Control, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Heated Grips, Cruise Control. | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | |
| Head Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED with DRL | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | |||
| NA | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 300mm Dual Floating Rotor Disc/ 4 Piston Caliper | 320mm Brembo Dual Semi-Floating Rotor Disc, 4 Piston Calliper | 310mm Dual Disc with 4-Piston Monobloc Radial Brake Caliper | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 300mm Single Floating Rotor Disc/ 2 Piston Caliper | 300mm Single Semi-Floating Rotor Disc, 2 Piston Calliper | 265mm Single Disc Brake with 2-Piston Floating Caliper | |
| ABS | |||
| BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (Partial Integral) | |||
| Front Tyre | |||
| 130/60-B19 66H | 130/60-B19 61H | 100/90-R19 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 180/60-R16 80H | 180/65-B16 81H | 150/80-R16 | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| 10 Spoke Contrast Cut 19" x 3.5" | 19" x 3.5" | 2.75 x 19" | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 10 Spoke Contrast Cut 16" x 5" | 16" x 5" | 4.00 x 16" | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| 10 Spoke Wheels | Machine Highlighted Cast Black | Aluminum Cast Wheels | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| Telescopic Fork | KYB Inverted Telescopic Fork | 45mm USD Telescopic Forks | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Single Shock with Air Adjust | Dual Fox Piggyback Shocks | Cast Aluminium Single-Sided Swing Arm with Paralever Brace, Central Progressive Spring Strut, Spring Pre-load Adjustable, Rebound Damping Adjustable | |
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| Split Dual Exhaust with Cross-Over | Dual Exhaust with Crossover | NA | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 119 mm | 130 mm | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 114 mm | 100 mm | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Lean Angle, Left (deg.) | |||
| 31° | 29.5° | NA | |
| Lean Angle, Right (deg.) | |||
| 31° | 29.5° | NA | |
| Trail | |||
| 150 mm | 111 mm | NA | |
| Rake | |||
| 25° | 28° | 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. | 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 | |||
| Indian Chieftain Elite | 2024 Indian Sport Chief | BMW R12 Cruiser | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Indian Chieftain Elite is expected to be priced around Rs 29.13 lakh in India (ex-showroom). | 2024 Indian Sport Chief price is Rs 21.50 lakh (ex-showroom). | BMW R12 Cruiser price is Rs 19.90 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Cruiser | Cruiser | Cruiser | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Graphite Smoke over Black Smoke with Bronze Chrome | Black Smoke, Ruby Smoke, Stealth Gray | Blackstorm Metallic, Aventurin Red Metallic, Option 719 Thorium | |
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