BMW R 18 Classic 2025 vs. Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse 2025

Technical Specifications BMW R 18 Classic 2025 compared to Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse 2025

BMW R 18 Classic 2025

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BMW R 18 Classic 2025

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	107.1 mm	Bore	103.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	100 mm	Stroke	113 mm
Engine power	Engine power	91 HP	Engine power	88 HP
Torque	Torque	163 Nm	Torque	156 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,300 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.6	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,802 ccm	Displacement	1,890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	132 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	90 mm	Travel	75 mm

Chassis

Rake	Rake	57.3 degree	Rake	29 degree
Trail	Trail	150 mm	Trail	131.5 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	65 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,440 mm	Length	2,286 mm
Width	Width	949 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,126 mm	Height	1,349 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,731 mm	Wheelbase	1,626 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	730 mm	Seat Height	662 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	369 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	315 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.1 l
Range	Range	285 km	Range	279 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	129 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	129 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.6 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.4 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, USB-C socket	Equipment	LED-Headlights