BMW R nineT 2017 vs. Indian Chief 2018

BMW R nineT 2017

BMW R nineT 2017

Indian Chief 2018

Indian Chief 2018

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Overview - BMW R nineT 2017 vs Indian Chief 2018

BMW R nineT 2017

BMW R nineT 2017

Indian Chief 2018

Indian Chief 2018

Technical Specifications BMW R nineT 2017 compared to Indian Chief 2018

BMW R nineT 2017
Indian Chief 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke113 mm
TorqueTorque116 NmTorque135 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque2,100 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio9.5
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,811 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter16 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height65 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,175 mmLength2,630 mm
WidthWidth900 mmWidth1,000 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,487 mmWheelbase1,730 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height803 mmSeat Height660 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)222 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)357 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity20.8 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R nineT 2017

BMW R nineT 2017

What more can be said about the BMW R nineT? Since its release in 2014, it has been a real perennial favourite in the customising scene and also at BMW itself. Its ingredients, however, are of very high quality and explain why the result is so coherent. The boxer engine, full of character, is a real joy every time you pull the throttle and, thanks to the wonderful sound, it never gets boring in the long run. Despite the relatively high weight, the BMW is pleasant to ride thanks to the high-quality chassis and finds a balanced mixture between cruiser and sporty naked bike. The look is of course a matter of taste, but the sales figures suggest that BMW must have done something right. And even if you don't like the standard look, accessories are a dime a dozen.

Boxer engine full of character

powerful pressure from low revs

comfortable seating position

extensive equipment

large accessories market

cool look

Footrest position when manoeuvring

Passenger ride comfort

Price

Indian Chief 2018

Indian Chief 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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