Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs Aprilia RSV4

Should you buy Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse or Aprilia RSV4 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse price in is Rs 22,81,633 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Aprilia RSV4 price in is Rs 31,26,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Chief Bobber Dark Horse makes 122 PS and 162 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of RSV4 stand at 219.98 PS and 127 Nm respectively. Indian offers the Chief Bobber Dark Horse in 3 colours whereas the Aprilia RSV4 comes in 1 colours. Out of 4 user reviews, RSV4 scores 4.2 whereas the Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 4 user reviews..The Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Mileage is around 20 kmpl, while the Aprilia RSV4 Mileage is around 15.4 kmpl.

Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs RSV4

Key Highlights	Chief Bobber Dark Horse	RSV4
Mileage (Overall)	20 kmpl	15.4 kmpl
Max Power	122 PS	219.98 PS @ 13000 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Super Bikes
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	V4 (65°), 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire

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Basic Information	Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse	Aprilia RSV4
On-Road Price	Rs.25,17,809* Onwards	Rs.34,42,977* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	20 kmpl	15.4 kmpl
Max Power	122 PS	219.98 PS @ 13000 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Reviews	4.2 Based on Aprilia RSV4 Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Super Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 68,930 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 94,277 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.53,646 Chief Bobber Dark Horse Insurance	Rs.66,897 RSV4 Insurance
Colours	Black SmokeView All Colours	BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse

Aprilia RSV4

On-Road Price

Rs.25,17,809* Onwards

Rs.34,42,977* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

20 kmpl

15.4 kmpl

Max Power

122 PS

219.98 PS @ 13000 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Reviews

4.2

Based on Aprilia RSV4 Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

Super Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 68,930

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 94,277

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.53,646
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Insurance

Rs.66,897
RSV4 Insurance

Colours

Black SmokeView All Colours

BlackView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	V4 (65°), 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire
Displacement	1890 cc	1099 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	4
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	-	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate	Multiplate wet clutch with slipper system
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 speed
Bore	103.2 mm	81 mm
Stroke	113 mm	53.32 mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1	13.6:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	162 Nm @ 3200 rpm	127 Nm @ 10800 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Thunderstroke 116

V4 (65°), 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire

Displacement

1890 cc

1099 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
Keyless Ignition	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Clock	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Sports,Touring,Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Launch Control	-	Yes
Quickshifter	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Exhaust - Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover, Ambient Temperature, Gear indicator, 4 Round Ride Command, Vehicle Status (Engine Hours), Vehicle Info (Speed, Fuel range, RPM, Gear position), Current Ride Data (Distance, Moving Time, Stop Time, Altitude, Altitude Change)	Wheelie Control, Ride Control, Engine brake control, Speed limiter
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Sports,Touring,Yes

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	20 kmpl	15.4 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	115 kmph	305 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

20 kmpl

15.4 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

115 kmph

305 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.1 L	18 L
Width	915 mm	735 mm
Length	2286 mm	2055 mm
Height	1349 mm	1150 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	-	4 L
Ground Clearance	125 mm	130 mm
Wheelbase	1626 mm	1435.8 mm
Dry Weight	304 kg	-
Kerb Weight	315 kg	204 kg
Gross Weight	522 kg	-
Seat height	662 mm	840 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.1 L

18 L

Width

915 mm

735 mm

Length

2286 mm

2055 mm

Height

1349 mm

1150 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	300 mm	330 mm
Rear Brake Size	300 mm	220 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

300 mm

330 mm

Rear Brake Size

300 mm

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Welded Steel Tube Frame	Twin spar aluminum frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Welded Steel Tube Frame

Twin spar aluminum frame

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User Reviews of Comparison

Chief Bobber Dark Horse
RSV4

A
anubhav on Nov 04, 2024
5.0
Performance Review
Took a test drive of it and the performance was a top notch with a perfect balance of exhaust note.
V
vedant on Jun 30, 2024
4.5
A comfortable bike
It's good but take alot of money to maintain you can't complaint tho bcaz is a bike to feel it's a bike for comfortable rides
O
onkar on Jun 21, 2024
4.5
Bikes looks very nice
Bike looks very nice Engine also very powerful and bike is comfortable to ride and bike looks are very nice and I loved to drive this bike and mileage disappointed increase mileage good looking bike .
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R
raju on Feb 08, 2024
4.2
Good Experience
In my opinion, the Chief Bobber is a commendable bike, offering a fantastic blend of performance and overall riding experience. While it may be slightly expensive, the bike's qualities make it worth the investment, and I consider it to be a great choice overall.
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Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Reviews

Chief Bobber Dark Horse Reviews

K
kavya on Dec 01, 2024
4.2
It’s a good idea about
It’s a good idea about the vehicle and it had good milage capacity it was a best experience to go on a drive.
1
K
kartik on Apr 07, 2024
4.7
Power And Performance Are Simply Indescribable
This bike is a dream for many people. The power and performance are simply indescribable. Yes, I understand that comfort might be an issue, but the thrill you experience is also worth noting.
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A
ankush on Sep 21, 2023
4.0
Excellent Performance
The sound is literally mind-blowing, and this machine is too aggressive in this range. Only the Honda CBR1000R can compete with it.
1
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sanjana on May 29, 2022
4.0
Low Maintenance Bike
I really like this bike. It is not easy to handle and its price is also fine than other bikes and maintenance cost is also low.
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FAQs on Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse and Aprilia RSV4

Q) Which bike is better Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse or Aprilia RSV4?

A) As per our average user rating, Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse has a score of 4.5/5 while Aprilia RSV4 has rate of 4.2 /5.

Q) Which bike among Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse and Aprilia RSV4 is cheaper?

A) Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse price starts at Rs 22,81,633 & Aprilia RSV4 price starts at Rs 31,26,000 in Delhi . Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse is cheaper between these.

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs Aprilia RSV4

Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs RSV4