Ducati Panigale V4 vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse price starts at Rs. 32.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 70,001 cheaper than the base variant of Ducati Panigale V4, priced at Rs. 32.70 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Panigale V4 offers a claimed 15.38 kmpl, while the Chieftain Dark Horse delivers 13.54 kmpl. On the performance front, the Panigale V4 uses a 1103cc engine producing 218.99 PS @ 13500 rpm and the Chieftain Dark Horse a 1890cc engine producing 122 PS. If you're deciding between the Panigale V4 and Chieftain Dark Horse, the Panigale V4 is the better pick for mileage and performance.

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Panigale V4 vs Chieftain Dark Horse Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati Panigale V4Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 32.70 LakhRs. 32.00 Lakh
Mileage 15.38 kmpl13.54 kmpl
Engine 1103 cc1890 cc
Max power 218.99 PS @ 13500 rpm122 PS
Kerb weight Not Available373 Kg

Panigale V4 vs Chieftain Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Panigale V4 STDIndian Chieftain Dark Horse STD
Rating
1 review
1 review
Brand Name Ducati Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 32.70 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 32.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, Counter-rotating Crankshaft Desmodromic Timing, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 218.99 PS @ 13500 rpm 122 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Panigale V4 Colors
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 89,532 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 87,615 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 65,491 Panigale V4 Insurance Rs. 64,471 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
299 kmph
115 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, Counter-rotating Crankshaft Desmodromic Timing, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
1103 cc
1890 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
218.99 PS @ 13500 rpm
122 PS
Max Torque
120.9 Nm @ 11250 rpm
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Bore
81 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
53.5 mm
113 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
11.0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 - Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
2 - Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
15.38 kmpl
13.54 kmpl
0-40 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
\s
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
13.54 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
15.30 kmpl
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
Not Available
\s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Fully Adjustable Show BPF Fork, 43 mm Chromed Inner Tubes, Travel-125 mm
Telescopic Fork / 119 mm
Suspension-Rear
Fully Adjustable Sachs Unit. Aluminium Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm, Travel-130 mm
Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-200/60-17
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/60-16
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
191 kg
359 kg
Seat height
850 mm
650 mm
Gross Weight
Not Available
628 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2506*1023*1372 mm3
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1668 mm
Length
Not Available
2506 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
130 mm
Height
Not Available
1372 mm
Width
Not Available
1023 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 L
20.8 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
373 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
330 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
245 mm
300 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Not Available
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Boot Light
Not Available
Yes
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Aluminum Alloy Front Frame With Optimized Stiffnesses
Lightweight Cast Aluminium
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Sports,Touring,Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Ducati Wheelie Contral (DWC) DVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Sachs Steering Damper, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Pit Limiter, Auto Off Indicator, Ducati Data Logger (DDL), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TMPS)
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
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Launch Control
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
68 L
External Speakers
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
  • Gorgeous styling, Refined engine, Long list of features
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
  • 377kg kerb weight, Engine heat while riding in traffic, Eye-watering price tag
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Ducati Panigale V4 Vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse FAQs

Which bike is best between Ducati Panigale V4 vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Ducati Panigale V4 vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is cheaper than Ducati Panigale V4 by ₹70,001.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Panigale V4 vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
For the STD version, 1103 cc Petrol engine of Panigale V4 produces 218.99 PS @ 13500 rpm of power and 120.9 Nm @ 11250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1890 cc Petrol engine of Chieftain Dark Horse produces 122 PS of power and 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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