Honda CB500 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse

Last Updated: October 8, 2026

Honda CB500 price starts at Rs. 2.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 20.77 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Chief Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 23.52 Lakh. On the performance front, the CB500 uses a 501cc engine and the Chief Dark Horse a 1890cc engine. If you're deciding between the CB500 and Chief Dark Horse, the CB500 is the better pick for affordability.

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CB500 vs Chief Dark Horse Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB500Indian Chief Dark Horse
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.75 LakhRs. 23.52 Lakh
Engine 501 cc1890 cc
Kerb weight Not Available304 Kg

CB500 vs Chief Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB500 AlloyIndian Chief Dark Horse STD
Rating
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Brand Name Honda Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 23.52 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
Indian Chief Dark Horse Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Not Available Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Not Available
EMI
Rs. 7,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 64,397 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,153 CB500 Insurance Rs. 52,113 Chief Dark Horse Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
501 cc
1890 cc
Max Torque
Not Available
156 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Bore
Not Available
103.2 mm
Stroke
Not Available
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
Not Available
11.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Telescopic Fork / 132 mm
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm

Tyre Size
Not Available
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/65-16
Wheel Size
Not Available
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
Not Available
662 mm
Gross Weight
Not Available
526 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2286*922*1253 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1626 mm
Length
Not Available
2286 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
125 mm
Height
Not Available
1253 mm
Width
Not Available
922 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
15.1 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
304 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
300 mm

Headlight
LED
LED

Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Starting
Not Available
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
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Which bike is best between Honda CB500 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse?
Honda CB500 has out rated Indian Chief Dark Horse on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CB500 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse?
The Honda CB500 is cheaper than Indian Chief Dark Horse by ₹20.77 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB500 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse?
As per the users experiences the Honda CB500 has better performance.

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