BMW K100 (1983-85) vs Indian Dark Horse (2012-13)
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| Make: | BMW | Indian |
| Model: | K100 | Dark Horse |
| Years: | 1983-85 | 2012-13 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 987 cc / 60.2 cub. in | 1720 cc / 105 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 70 mm | 3.966 x 4.25 in. |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic | Closed loop sequential port fuel injection |
| Ignition: | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | -Electric |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Belt |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 4.50 / 2nd 2.96 / 3rd 2.30 / 4th 1.88 / 5th 1.61:1 | 1st 10.441:1 2nd 7.090:1 3rd 5.172:1 4th 3.984:1 5th 3.193:1 6th 2.771:1 |
| Frame: | Tubular space frame, engine serving as load bearing component | High tensile steel, monoshock |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber | 41 mm diameter; 108 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Monolever swinging arm | Single shock, 73mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅285 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅285 mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-17 | 150/90-16 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2220 mm / 87.4 in Width 960 mm / 37.8 in Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in | Length 2552.7 mm / 100.5 in Width 1028.7 mm / 40.5 in Height 1282.7 mm / 50.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1516 m /59.7 in. | 1737.3 mm / 68.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.90 in. | 680.8 mm / 27.2 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 Gal |