R 1300 GS Adventure Standard vs Chief Dark Horse Standard
Compare selected variants side by side across prices, specifications, and features.
Cheaper to buy
Chief Dark Horse Standard
₹25.57 Lakh
Lighter
R 1300 GS Adventure Standard
269 kg
Faster
R 1300 GS Adventure Standard
225 kmph
Cheaper to run
R 1300 GS Adventure Standard
₹5.00/km
 BMW R 1300 GS AdventureStandard ₹25.75 Lakh |  Indian Chief Dark HorseStandard ₹21.59 Lakh | ||
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| Price & Ownership | |||
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹25.75 Lakh | ₹21.59 Lakh | |
| On-Road Price (Chittorgarh) | ₹30.48 Lakh (est.) | ₹25.57 Lakh (est.) | |
| EMI (per month) | ₹78,101 | ₹65,529 | |
| Running Cost | ₹5.00/km | ₹7.50/km | |
| At a Glance | |||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | |
| Body Type | Adventure | Cruiser | |
| Availability | On sale | On sale | |
| Colours | Black and Grey with Gold Racing Blue Metallic Racing Red Triple Black | Alumina Jade Smoke Black Smoke Stealth Gray | |
| Engine & Performance | |||
| Engine | 1300 cc | 1890 cc | |
| Power | 143.40 bhp | -- | |
| Torque | 149.00 Nm | 162.00 Nm | |
| Power-to-Weight | 533.1 bhp/tonne | -- | |
| Torque-to-Weight | 553.9 Nm/tonne | 532.9 Nm/tonne | |
| Top Speed | 225 kmph | 185 kmph | |
| Fuel & Efficiency | |||
| Mileage | 21.00 kmpl | 14.00 kmpl | |
| Fuel Tank | 30.00 litres | 15.10 litres | |
| Range on a Full Tank | 630 km | 211 km | |
| Dimensions & Weight | |||
| Kerb Weight | 269 kg | 304 kg | |
| Seat Height | 850 mm | 662 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | -- | 125 mm | |
| Engine | |||
| Engine Type | 2 Cylinder, Air/Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | |
| Bore x Stroke | 106.5 mm x 73 mm | 103.2 mm x 113 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | 13.3:1 | 11.0:1 | |
| Spark Plugs | 1 per cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | |
| Engine | 1300 cc, 2-cylinder air/liquid-cooled boxer engine | Not listed | |
| Max Torque | Not listed | 162 Nm @ 3200 rpm | |
| Electricals | |||
| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | 12 Volt, 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA, Sealed Glass Mat | |
| Headlight | Dual LED projector headlamp | Not listed | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Not listed | |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED | Not listed | |
| Turn Signal | LED | Not listed | |
| Instrument Console | 6.5-inch TFT display | Not listed | |
| Mobile Phone Connectivity | Bluetooth | Not listed | |
| GPS and Navigation | Map navigation | Not listed | |
| Speedometer | Digital | Not listed | |
| Odometer | Digital | Not listed | |
| Fuel Gauge | Digital | Not listed | |
| Tripmeter | 2 digital tripmeters | Not listed | |
| Tachometer | Digital | Not listed | |
| Clock | Yes | Not listed | |
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Not listed | |
| OTA Updates | Not available | Not listed | |
| Lighting and Console | LED lighting, 6.5-inch TFT display, Bluetooth and map navigation | Not listed | |
| Transmission | |||
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6 Speed Manual | |
| Transmission Type | Shaft drive | Belt Drive | |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 down, 5 up | 1 Down 5 Up | |
| Clutch | Assist and slipper clutch | Wet Multiplate | |
| Brakes | |||
| Braking System | Dual-channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | |
| Front Brake | Disc, 310 mm, 4-piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | |
| Brakes and Wheels | Disc brakes, alloy wheels | Not listed | |
| Suspension | |||
| Front Suspension | Central shock absorber | Telescopic Fork / 132 mm | |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided swingarm | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm | |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | No | |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | |
| Suspension System | BMW Motorrad EVO Telelever front and EVO Paralever rear with Dynamic Suspension Adjustment | Not listed | |
| Wheels & Tyres | |||
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | |
| Wheel Size | Front 19 inch, rear 17 inch | Front - 19 inch, Rear - 16 inch | |
| Tyre Size | Front 120/70-R19, rear 170/60-R17 | Front - 130/60 - B19, Rear - 180/65 - B16 | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) | Front 36 psi, rear 42 psi | Front - 36 psi, Rear - 40 psi | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion) | Front 36 psi, rear 42 psi | Not listed | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | Not listed | Front - 36 psi, Rear - 40 psi | |
| Chassis | |||
| Chassis Type | Two-part frame consisting of main frame and bolted rear frame | Steel Welded Tube Frame | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 4 litres | 2.3 litres | |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | 2212 mm x 1000 mm x 1406 mm | 2286 mm x 922 mm x 1253 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 1518 mm | 1626 mm | |
| Seat & Storage | |||
| Saree Guard | Not listed | No | |
| Pillion Seat | Not listed | No | |
| Under Seat Storage | Not listed | No | |
| Instrument Cluster | |||
| Instrument Console | Not listed | 4 inch TFT Display | |
| Mobile Phone Connectivity | Not listed | Bluetooth | |
| GPS & Navigation | Not listed | Map Navigation | |
| Speedometer | Not listed | Digital | |
| Odometer | Not listed | Digital | |
| Fuel Gauge | Not listed | Digital | |
| Distance to Empty | Not listed | Yes | |
| Tripmeter | Not listed | 2 Tripmeters, Digital | |
| Tachometer | Not listed | Digital | |
| Stand Alarm | Not listed | Yes | |
| Gear Indicator | Not listed | Yes | |
| Gear Shift Light | Not listed | Yes | |
| Low Battery Indicator | Not listed | Yes | |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Not listed | Yes | |
| Low Oil Indicator | Not listed | Yes | |
| Service Reminder Indicator | Not listed | Yes | |
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Not listed | Yes | |
| High Beam Indicator | Not listed | Yes | |
| Malfunction Indicator | Not listed | Yes | |
| Average Speed | Not listed | Yes | |
| OTA Updates | Not listed | Not Available | |
| Call/SMS Alerts | Not listed | Yes | |
| Clock | Not listed | Yes | |
| Lights | |||
| Headlight | Not listed | LED Headlamp | |
| DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) | Not listed | Yes | |
| Brake/Tail Light | Not listed | LED | |
| Hazard Warning Lights | Not listed | Yes | |
| Pass Light | Not listed | Yes | |
| Turn Signal | Not listed | LED | |
| Riding Modes | |||
| Riding Modes | Eco, Rain, Road and Enduro | Tour, Standard and Sport | |
| Safety | |||
| Traction Control | Yes | No | |
| Cruise Control | Available | Available | |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes | Not Available | |
| Hill Start Control | Yes | Not listed | |
| Dynamic Brake Control | Yes | Not listed | |
| Front and Rear Collision Warning | Yes | Not listed | |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | Not listed | |
| Side Stand Engine Cut-off | Yes | Not listed | |
| Hazard Warning Lights | Yes | Not listed | |
| High Beam Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Engine Temperature Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Malfunction Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Braking and Rider Assistance | Dual-channel ABS, traction control, cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring, Hill Start Control and Dynamic Brake Control | Not listed | |
| Riding Assistant Package | Radar-based Active Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning and Lane Change Warning | Not listed | |
| Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off | Not listed | Yes | |
| Quickshifter | Not listed | No | |
| Convenience | |||
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not listed | |
| USB Charging Port | Yes | Yes | |
| Keyless Lock/Unlock | Yes | Not Available | |
| Start Type | Self start | Self Start | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | |
| Saree Guard | Yes | Not listed | |
| Pillion Seat | Stepped seat | Not listed | |
| Pillion Comfort | Footrest and grab rail | Not listed | |
| Features | Quickshifter, USB charging port, keyless lock/unlock and self start | Not listed | |
| Silencer Cover | Not listed | Yes | |
| Automatic Start Stop | Not listed | No | |
| Silent Start | Not listed | No | |
| Warranty & Service | |||
| Vehicle Warranty | Unlimited km or 3 years | Unlimited km or 2 years | |
| No. of Free Services | Not listed | 0 | |
| Services | |||
| Free Services | 0 | Not listed | |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Heated rider and pillion seats | Not listed | |
Best value in each row is marked green. "Not applicable" means the specification does not exist for that bike (an electric bike has no fuel tank); "Not listed" means the manufacturer does not publish it. A dotted underline marks a value published for the model rather than for that variant — where variants are known to differ on a specification, each shows only its own value. Assumes petrol at ₹105/litre and electricity at ₹8/unit; claimed mileage and range, so both sides read optimistic. On the on-road price at 9.5% for 36 months after a 20% down payment.
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