Indian Chieftain 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Indian Chieftain 2018

Indian Chieftain 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

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Technical Specifications Indian Chieftain 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Indian Chieftain 2018
BMW R 1200 GS 2011
Indian Chieftain 2018
Indian Chieftain 2018
BMW R 1200 GS 2011
BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke113 mmStroke73 mm
TorqueTorque135 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque2,100 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,811 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width110 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
LengthLength2,571 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth1,000 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,388 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,668 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height660 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20.8 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Indian Chieftain 2018

Indian Chieftain 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Indian Chieftain vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Indian Chieftain

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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