Harley-Davidson Fat Boy vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy price starts at Rs. 28.03 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.97 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 32.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Fat Boy offers a claimed 18.18 kmpl, while the Chieftain Dark Horse delivers 13.54 kmpl. On the performance front, the Fat Boy uses a 1923cc engine producing 104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm and the Chieftain Dark Horse a 1890cc engine producing 122 PS. If you're deciding between the Fat Boy and Chieftain Dark Horse, the Fat Boy is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Chieftain Dark Horse stands out for performance.

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Fat Boy vs Chieftain Dark Horse Comparison Summary

Specification Harley-Davidson Fat BoyIndian Chieftain Dark Horse
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 28.03 LakhRs. 32.00 Lakh
Mileage 18.18 kmpl13.54 kmpl
Engine 1923 cc1890 cc
Max power 104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm122 PS
Kerb weight 315 Kg373 Kg

Fat Boy vs Chieftain Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info Harley-Davidson Fat Boy STDIndian Chieftain Dark Horse STD
Rating
2 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Harley-Davidson Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 28.03 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 32.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm 122 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Harley Davidson Fat Boy Colors
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Colors
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast Aluminum Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 76,745 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 87,615 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 58,686 Fat Boy Insurance Rs. 64,471 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
177 kmph
115 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Custom
Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
1923 cc
1890 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm
122 PS
Max Torque
168 Nm @ 3000 rpm
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Bore
103.5 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
114.3 mm
113 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
11.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
18.18 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
Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; "beer can" covers
Telescopic Fork / 119 mm
Suspension-Rear
Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke; hydraulic preload adjustment
Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in

Tyre Size
Front :-160/60-R18, Rear :-240/40-R18
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/60-16
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Make
Michelin
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast Aluminum
Alloy

Dry Weight
304 kg
359 kg
Seat height
675 mm
650 mm
Gross Weight
Not Available
628 kg
Engine Oil Capacity
4.7 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2506*1023*1372 mm3
Wheelbase
1650 mm
1668 mm
Length
2365 mm
2506 mm
Ground Clearance
125 mm
130 mm
Height
Not Available
1372 mm
Width
965 mm
1023 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.9 L
20.8 L
Kerb Weight
315 Kg
373 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
300 mm

USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Boot Light
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Stiffer Frame
Lightweight Cast Aluminium
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Sports,Touring,Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Hand Controls, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System, Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System
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
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
68 L
External Speakers
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Yes

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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Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse FAQs

Which bike is best between Harley-Davidson Fat Boy vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Harley-Davidson Fat Boy vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is cheaper than Indian Chieftain Dark Horse by ₹3.97 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Harley-Davidson Fat Boy vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
For the STD version, 1923 cc Petrol engine of Fat Boy produces 104.69 PS @ 5020 rpm of power and 168 Nm @ 3000 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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