Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel vs Indian Chief Dark Horse

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel price starts at Rs. 70,546, which is Rs. 22.81 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Chief Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 23.52 Lakh. On the performance front, the HF Deluxe Flex Fuel uses a 97.2cc engine producing 8.56 PS @ 8000 rpm and the Chief Dark Horse a 1890cc engine. If you're deciding between the HF Deluxe Flex Fuel and Chief Dark Horse, the HF Deluxe Flex Fuel is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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HF Deluxe Flex Fuel vs Chief Dark Horse Comparison Summary

Specification Hero HF Deluxe Flex FuelIndian Chief Dark Horse
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 70,546Rs. 23.52 Lakh
Engine 97.2 cc1890 cc
Max power 8.56 PS @ 8000 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight 112.5 Kg304 Kg

HF Deluxe Flex Fuel vs Chief Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel STDIndian Chief Dark Horse STD
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Brand Name Hero Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 70,546 Check On Road Price Rs. 23.52 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 8.56 PS @ 8000 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Hero Moto Corp HF Deluxe Flex Fuel Colors
Indian Chief Dark Horse Colors
Braking Type Integrated Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-18 inch,Rear :-18 inch Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Not Available
EMI
Rs. 2,032 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 64,397 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 5,888 HF Deluxe Flex Fuel Insurance Rs. 52,113 Chief Dark Horse Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
85 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E85
Not Available
Engine Type
Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
97.2 cc
1890 cc
Gear Box
4 Speed
Not Available
Max Power
8.56 PS @ 8000 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
8.3 Nm @ 6000 rpm
156 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Bore
50 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
49.5 mm
113 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
Not Available
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
11.0:1

Front Brake
Drum
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Disc
Braking Type
Integrated Braking System
Not Available

Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Fork / 132 mm
Suspension-Rear
Swingarm with 2-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm

Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-18 Rear :-80/100-18
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/65-16
Wheel Size
Front :-18 inch,Rear :-18 inch
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
805 mm
662 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
Not Available
526 kg
Length*Width*Height
1965*720*1045 mm3
2286*922*1253 mm3
Wheelbase
1235 mm
1626 mm
Length
1965 mm
2286 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
125 mm
Height
1045 mm
1253 mm
Width
720 mm
922 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.6 L
15.1 L
Kerb Weight
112.5 Kg
304 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Size
130 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
300 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Not Available
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 3AH
Not Available

Frame Type
Tubular Double Cradle
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Not Available
Idle Stop/Start
Yes
Not Available
Body
Fiber
Not Available
Handlebar type
Single Piece
Not Available
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Analogue
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
750 kms/60 days
Not Available
2nd Service
6500 kms/240 days
Not Available
3rd Service
12500 kms/420 days
Not Available
4th Service
18500 kms/600 days
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
Not Available
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Which bike is best between Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel vs Indian Chief Dark Horse?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel vs Indian Chief Dark Horse?
The Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel is cheaper than Indian Chief Dark Horse by ₹22.81 Lakh.
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As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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