Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse price starts at Rs. 32.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, priced at Rs. 33.50 Lakh. On the performance front, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP uses a 999.9cc engine producing 217.5 PS @ 14500 rpm and the Chieftain Dark Horse a 1890cc engine producing 122 PS. If you're deciding between the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP and Chieftain Dark Horse, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight.

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CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP vs Chieftain Dark Horse Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SPIndian Chieftain Dark Horse
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 33.50 LakhRs. 32.00 Lakh
Mileage Not Available13.54 kmpl
Engine 999.9 cc1890 cc
Max power 217.5 PS @ 14500 rpm122 PS
Kerb weight 201 Kg373 Kg

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Basic Info Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP STDIndian Chieftain Dark Horse STD
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Brand Name Honda Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 33.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 32.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, 16 valves, Inline Four DOHC, Liquid Cooled Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 217.5 PS @ 14500 rpm 122 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Colors
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-17 inch,Rear :-17 inch Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 91,722 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 87,615 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 66,657 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Insurance Rs. 64,471 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance
Brochure
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Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
115 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
4 Stroke, 16 valves, Inline Four DOHC, Liquid Cooled
Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
999.9 cc
1890 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
217.5 PS @ 14500 rpm
122 PS
Max Torque
113 Nm @12000 rpm
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Bore
81 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
48.5 mm
113 mm
Number Of Cylinders
4
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.6 ± 0.2
11.0:1

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

Rear Suspension Compression Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Front Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Front Suspension Rebound Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Front Suspension Compression Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Rear Suspension Rebound Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Ohlins NPX (SV) S-EC 3.0 with electronic preload, compression and rebound adjustments
Telescopic Fork / 119 mm
Suspension-Rear
Ohlins TTX36 (SV) S-EC 3.0 shock absorber with Pro-Link and elctronic adjustments for preload compression and rebound
Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-ZR17, Rear :-200/55-ZR17
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/60-16
Wheel Size
Front :-17 inch,Rear :-17 inch
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
359 kg
Seat height
830 mm
650 mm
Gross Weight
Not Available
628 kg
Engine Oil Capacity
4 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2105*750*1140 mm3
2506*1023*1372 mm3
Wheelbase
1455 mm
1668 mm
Length
2105 mm
2506 mm
Ground Clearance
115 mm
130 mm
Height
1140 mm
1372 mm
Width
750 mm
1023 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.5 L
20.8 L
Kerb Weight
201 Kg
373 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
330 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
300 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Type C
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 2AH
Not Available
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available
Pilot Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Boot Light
Not Available
Yes
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Double Beam Aluminium Composite
Lightweight Cast Aluminium
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
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
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque Control, Honda Electronic Steering Dumper
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
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Fall Alert
Yes
Not Available
Body
Fiber
Not Available
Wheelie Control
Yes
Not Available
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
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
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
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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Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is cheaper than Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP by ₹1.50 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
For the STD version, 999.9 cc Petrol engine of CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP produces 217.5 PS @ 14500 rpm of power and 113 Nm @12000 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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