BMW R 6 (1937) vs Indian Chieftain Limited (2019)
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| Make: | BMW | Indian |
| Model: | R 6 | Chieftain Limited |
| Years: | 1937 | 2019 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder flat twin, side valve | Four stroke, 49º V-twin, pushrod, Thunder Stroke™ 111 |
| Capacity: | 600 cc / 36.6 cu in | 1811.cc / 110.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 78 mm | 101 x 113 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x Carburetors, type Amal M 75/426/S | Electronic Fuel Injection System Closed loop fuel injection / 54mm bore |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Clutch: | Single plate, dry | Wet, Multi-Plate |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Belt |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 3.6 / 2nd 2.28 / 3rd 1.70 / 4th 1.30:1 | 1st9.403 : 1 2nd6.411 : 1 3rd4.763 : 1 4th3.796 : 1 5th3.243 : 1 6th2.789 : 1 |
| Frame: | Twin loop pressed steel frame | Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Telescopic forks, |
| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | Single shock, with air adjustment |
| Rear Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum | Single 300mm floating disc 2 piston calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 x 19" | Dunlop® American Elite 130/60B19 61H |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 x 19" | Dunlop® Elite 3 Multi-Compound 180/60R16 80H |
| Wet-Weight: | 175 kg / 386 lbs | 390 kg / 860 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 L / 4.0 US gal | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal |