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Indian Sport Chief 2023 vs. BMW R 18 2023

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Indian Sport Chief 2023

BMW R 18 2023

BMW R 18 2023

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Overview - Indian Sport Chief 2023 vs BMW R 18 2023

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Indian Sport Chief 2023

BMW R 18 2023

BMW R 18 2023

Technical Specifications Indian Sport Chief 2023 compared to BMW R 18 2023

Indian Sport Chief 2023
BMW R 18 2023
Indian Sport Chief 2023
Indian Sport Chief 2023
BMW R 18 2023
BMW R 18 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore103.2 mmBore107.1 mm
StrokeStroke113 mmStroke100 mm
Engine powerEngine power88 HPEngine power91 HP
TorqueTorque162 NmTorque158 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,200 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio9.6
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,890 ccmDisplacement1,802 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter49 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel100 mmTravel90 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake28 degreeRake57.3 degree
TrailTrail111 mmTrail150 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modesAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter16 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height65 %Rear tyre height65 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,301 mmLength2,440 mm
WidthWidth842 mmWidth964 mm
HeightHeight1,270 mmHeight1,126 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,640 mmWheelbase1,731 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height686 mmSeat Height690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)311 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)345 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.1 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
RangeRange279 kmRange285 km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.4 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.6 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Indian Sport Chief 2023

A bike that combines sport and cruising - that is the goal of Indian Motorcycles. The test shows that the new Sport Chief is surprisingly sporty to ride, because the suspension and brake components can score points on the country road. The engine with its three riding modes is also convincing and inspires with great responsiveness and a powerful torque wave. This makes the new Sport Chief a cool all-rounder for all cruiser fans with sporty ambitions.

powerful V2

clean response

great sound

comfortable seating position

stable handling

good brakes

modern equipment

cool look

long start-up time of the display

heat development at the exhaust despite heat protection plate

BMW R 18 2023

BMW R 18 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Indian Sport Chief vs BMW R 18

Price Indian Sport Chief

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 18

Model year
Current average market prices

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