Indian Chieftain Elite (2017-18) vs Honda X-ADV (2017-18) vs BMW R 11 (1929-34)
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| Make: | Indian | Honda | BMW |
| Model: | Chieftain Elite | X-ADV | R 11 |
| Years: | 2017-18 | 2017-18 | 1929-34 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 49º V-twin, pushrod, Thunder Stroke™ 111 | Four stroke , Parallel twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder flat twin, Side valve |
| Capacity: | 1811.cc / 110.5 cu-in | 745 cc / 45.4 cu-in | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 113 mm | 77 x 80mm | 78 x 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 | 5.5:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Fuel Injection System Closed loop fuel injection / 54mm bore | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | Single carburetor type BMW ∅24 mm (1933: 1 x carburetor type Amal 6/406 SP and 6/407 SP) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Clutch: | Wet, Multi-Plate | Wet Multiplate | Single plate dry clutch |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed Manual | 3 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box | Steel Diamond | Twin loop pressed steel frame |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, | 41 mm telescopic forks | Plate spring 9 laminae |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock, with air adjustment | Prolink with Rear Shock Preload adjustment | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm floating disc 2 piston calipers | Single 240 mm wavy hydraulic disc 1 piston caliper and sintered metal pads | ∅37mm Cardan brake |
| Wet Weight: | 392 kg / 860 lbs | 238 kg / 524.7 lbs | 182 kg / 401 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |