Honda CB500 vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

Honda CB500 price starts at Rs. 2.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 29.25 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 32.00 Lakh. On the performance front, the CB500 uses a 501cc engine and the Chieftain Dark Horse a 1890cc engine producing 122 PS. If you're deciding between the CB500 and Chieftain Dark Horse, the CB500 is the better pick for affordability.

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CB500 vs Chieftain Dark Horse Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CB500Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.75 LakhRs. 32.00 Lakh
Mileage Not Available13.54 kmpl
Engine 501 cc1890 cc
Max power Not Available122 PS
Kerb weight Not Available373 Kg

CB500 vs Chieftain Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB500 AlloyIndian Chieftain Dark Horse STD
Rating
2 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Honda Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 32.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine Thunderstroke 116
Max Power Not Available 122 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB500 Colors
Indian Chieftain 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,Remote Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 7,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 87,615 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,153 CB500 Insurance Rs. 68,058 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
115 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Single-cylinder air-cooled with Oil cooled engine
Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
501 cc
1890 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
122 PS
Max Torque
Not Available
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Bore
Not Available
103.2 mm
Stroke
Not Available
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
Not Available
11.0:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Telescopic Fork / 119 mm
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in

Tyre Size
Not Available
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/60-16
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

Dry Weight
Not Available
359 kg
Seat height
Not Available
650 mm
Gross Weight
Not Available
628 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2506*1023*1372 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
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
Not Available
20.8 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
373 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
300 mm

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

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Not Available
Lightweight Cast Aluminium
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Sports,Touring,Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque
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
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Not Available
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
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
Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
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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Which bike is best between Honda CB500 vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
Honda CB500 has out rated Indian Chieftain Dark Horse on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CB500 vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
The Honda CB500 is cheaper than Indian Chieftain Dark Horse by ₹29.25 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB500 vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
As per the users experiences the Honda CB500 has better performance.

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