Indian Chieftain vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

Should you buy Indian Chieftain or Indian Chieftain Dark Horse 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 Chieftain price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse price in is Rs (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the power and torque of Chieftain Dark Horse stand at 122 PS and 171 Nm respectively. whereas the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse comes in 2 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, Chieftain Dark Horse scores 3.7 whereas the Indian Chieftain tallies 4.3 out of 5 based on 1 user reviews..

Chieftain vs Chieftain Dark Horse

Key Highlights	Chieftain	Chieftain Dark Horse
Mileage	-	13.54 kmpl
Max Power	-	122 PS
Body Type	Tourer Bikes	Tourer Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid-Cooled PowerPlus	Thunderstroke 116

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Indian Chieftain
Rs37,11,000^*
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Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
Rs31,99,999^*
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37,11,000^*
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Basic Information	Indian Chieftain	Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
On-Road Price	Rs.40,83,958* Onwards	Rs.35,24,056* Onwards
Mileage	-	13.54 kmpl
Max Power	-	122 PS
User Rating	4.3 Based on Indian Chieftain Reviews	3.7 Based on Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Reviews
Body Type	Tourer Bikes	Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 1,11,830 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 96,500 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.76,078 Chieftain Insurance	Rs.68,058 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance
Colours	-	Quartz GrayStealth Gray AzureView All Colours
Brochure	Brochure not available	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Indian Chieftain

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

On-Road Price

Rs.40,83,958* Onwards

Rs.35,24,056* Onwards

Mileage

13.54 kmpl

Max Power

122 PS

User Rating

4.3

Based on Indian Chieftain Reviews

3.7

Based on Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Reviews

Body Type

Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 1,11,830

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 96,500

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.76,078
Chieftain Insurance

Rs.68,058
Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance

Colours

Quartz GrayStealth Gray AzureView All Colours

Brochure

Brochure not available

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Liquid-Cooled PowerPlus	Thunderstroke 116
Displacement	1768 cc	1890 cc
No. of Cylinders	-	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist	Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist
Gear Box	-	6 Speed
Bore	108 mm	103.2 mm
Stroke	96.5 mm	113 mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1	11.0:1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	173.54 Nm @ 3800 rpm	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only,Remote Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid-Cooled PowerPlus

Thunderstroke 116

Displacement

1768 cc

1890 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Air Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Analogue and Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
Keyless Ignition	-	Yes
Speedometer	-	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	-	Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Apple CarPlay Integration, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Front and Rear Tire Pressure, Engine Hours Of Operation, Security System, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags, Smartphone Compatible Input
Seat Type	Split	Split
Clock	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Underseat storage	-	68 L
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Features

Instrument Console

Analogue and Digital

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

USB Charging Port

Features and Safety
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	-	Sports,Touring,Yes
Adjustable Windscreen	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Apple CarPlay Integration, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Front and Rear Tire Pressure, Engine Hours Of Operation, Security System, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags, Smartphone Compatible Input

Features and Safety

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Sports,Touring,Yes

Adjustable Windscreen

Additional Features

Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Apple CarPlay Integration, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Front and Rear Tire Pressure, Engine Hours Of Operation, Security System, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags, Smartphone Compatible Input

Performance
City Mileage	-	13.54 kmpl
Highway Mileage	-	15.30 kmpl
Overall Mileage	-	13.54 kmpl
Top Speed	-	115 kmph

Performance

City Mileage

13.54 kmpl

Highway Mileage

15.30 kmpl

Overall Mileage

13.54 kmpl

Top Speed

115 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	22.7 L	20.8 L
Boot Space	-	Yes
Width	1063 mm	1023 mm
Length	2503 mm	2506 mm
Height	1237 mm	1372 mm
Saddle Height	673 mm	650 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	130 mm
Wheelbase	1668 mm	1668 mm
Dry Weight	362 kg	359 kg
Kerb Weight	378 kg	373 kg
Total Weight	628 Kg	628 kg
Additional Storage	-	68 L
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

22.7 L

20.8 L

Boot Space

Width

1063 mm

1023 mm

Length

2503 mm

2506 mm

Electricals
Headlight	Halogen	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes

Electricals

Headlight

Halogen

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

Low Fuel Indicator

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	298 mm	300 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

320 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

298 mm

300 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	-	Lightweight Cast Aluminium

Underpinnings

Frame

Lightweight Cast Aluminium

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Chieftain Dark Horse comparison with similar bikes

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Rs.31,99,999^* Onwards
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Rs.42,82,114^* Onwards
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Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
Rs.31,99,999^* Onwards
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Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
Rs.31,99,999^* Onwards
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User Reviews of Comparison

Chieftain
Chieftain Dark Horse

L
locky on Jan 13, 2025
4.3
Looking forward to the launch
As an enthusiast of the Indian Chieftain, I am looking forward to the launch of the upcomig model. In the current Indian Chieftain, it has a high performance Thunderstroke 116 V-Twin that gives great torque, making every ride smooth on any speed level. Its overall design is elegant, with an aerodynamic fairing and slammed saddlebags. I am keen to see the improvements Indian bike will make regarding these features for the new one.
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S
sumit on Oct 16, 2024
3.7
Be Rider with Indian Cheftain Dark horse
if you are looking for the touring bike that command attention while still offering modern tech and plenty of comfort
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FAQs on Indian Chieftain and Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

Q) Which bike is better Indian Chieftain or Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?

A) As per our average user rating, Indian Chieftain has a score of 4.3/5 while Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has rate of 3.7 /5.

Q) Which bike among Indian Chieftain and Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is cheaper?

A) Indian Chieftain price starts at Rs 37,11,000 & Indian Chieftain Dark Horse price starts at Rs 31,99,999 in Delhi . Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is cheaper between these.

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