Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 price starts at Rs. 27.16 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.84 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 32.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Pan America 1250 offers a claimed 18.18 kmpl, while the Chieftain Dark Horse delivers 13.54 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pan America 1250 uses a 1252cc engine producing 152.2 PS @ 8750 rpm and the Chieftain Dark Horse a 1890cc engine producing 122 PS. If you're deciding between the Pan America 1250 and Chieftain Dark Horse, the Pan America 1250 is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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Pan America 1250 vs Chieftain Dark Horse Comparison Summary

Specification Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 27.16 LakhRs. 32.00 Lakh
Mileage 18.18 kmpl13.54 kmpl
Engine 1252 cc1890 cc
Max power 152.2 PS @ 8750 rpm122 PS
Kerb weight 258 Kg373 Kg

Pan America 1250 vs Chieftain Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 SpecialIndian Chieftain Dark Horse STD
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Brand Name Harley-Davidson Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 27.16 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 32.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Revolution® Max 1250 Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 152.2 PS @ 8750 rpm 122 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 Colors
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 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 Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 74,363 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 87,615 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 60,462 Pan America 1250 Insurance Rs. 68,058 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
200 kmph
115 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Revolution® Max 1250
Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
1252 cc
1890 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
152.2 PS @ 8750 rpm
122 PS
Max Torque
125 Nm @ 6750 rpm
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Bore
105 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
72.3 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
13.0:1
11.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
18.18 kmpl
13.54 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.78s
Not Available
0-40 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
\s
Braking 60-0 km/h
15.35 Minutem
Not Available
City Mileage (Tested)
18.33 kmpl
13.54 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
19.33 kmpl
15.30 kmpl
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
Not Available
\s
Braking 80-0 km/h
28.31 Minutem
Not Available
Braking 100-0 km/h
46.21 Minutem
Not Available
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
2.90s
Not Available
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
3.49s
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control. Aluminum fork triple clamps
Telescopic Fork / 119 mm
Suspension-Rear
Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping
Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70R19, Rear :-170/60R17
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/60-16
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 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
242 kg
359 kg
Seat height
790-813 mm
650 mm
Gross Weight
Not Available
628 kg
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2506*1023*1372 mm3
Wheelbase
1585 mm
1668 mm
Length
2270 mm
2506 mm
Ground Clearance
175 mm
130 mm
Height
Not Available
1372 mm
Width
975 mm
1023 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.2 L
20.8 L
Kerb Weight
258 Kg
373 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
280 mm
300 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available
Boot Light
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Lightweight Cast Aluminium
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
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
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Electronic Linked Braking, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Wheel Lift Mitigation, Voice Recognition Languages, Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Ambient Air Temp, Engine temp
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
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes
Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Stepup Seat
Yes
Not Available
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
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Yes

Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
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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Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 Vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
The Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 is cheaper than Indian Chieftain Dark Horse by ₹4.84 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
For the Special version, 1252 cc Petrol engine of Pan America 1250 produces 152.2 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6750 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

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