Indian Challenger Dark Horse vs Indian Chieftain Limited

Last Updated: September 7, 2026

Indian Chieftain Limited price starts at Rs. 34.26 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.71 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Challenger Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 37.97 Lakh. On the performance front, the Challenger Dark Horse uses a 1834cc engine and the Chieftain Limited a 1890cc engine. If you're deciding between the Challenger Dark Horse and Chieftain Limited, the Chieftain Limited is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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Challenger Dark Horse vs Chieftain Limited Comparison Summary

Specification Indian Challenger Dark HorseIndian Chieftain Limited
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 37.97 LakhRs. 34.26 Lakh
Mileage Not Available20 kmpl
Engine 1834 cc1890 cc
Kerb weight 388 Kg373 Kg

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Basic Info Indian Challenger Dark Horse STDIndian Chieftain Limited STD
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Brand Name Indian Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 37.97 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 34.26 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type PowerPlus Thunderstroke 116
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Indian Challenger Dark Horse Colors
Indian Chieftain Limited Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Not Available Analogue
EMI
Rs. 1,03,961 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 93,791 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 73,171 Challenger Dark Horse Insurance Rs. 67,758 Chieftain Limited Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
185 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
PowerPlus
Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
1834 cc
1890 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Torque
181.4 Nm @ 3800 rpm
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Bore
110 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
96.5 mm
113 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.4:1
9.5:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
20 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Analog
Digital

Suspension-Front
Inverted Telescopic Fork/ 130mm
Telescopic Fork / 119 mm
Suspension-Rear
Single Shock w/ Hydraulic Preload Adjustment / 114 mm
Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in

Tyre Size
Front :-130/60-19, Rear :-180/60-16
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/60-16
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
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
372 kg
359 kg
Seat height
672 mm
650 mm
Gross Weight
628 kg
628 Kg
Length*Width*Height
2503*1063*1237 mm3
2506*1023*1372 mm3
Wheelbase
1668 mm
1668 mm
Length
2503 mm
2506 mm
Ground Clearance
137 mm
130 mm
Height
1237 mm
1372 mm
Width
1063 mm
1023 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.7 L
20.8 L
Kerb Weight
388 Kg
373 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
298 mm
300 mm

USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Charging at Home
Not Available
No
Pilot Lamps
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Not Available
Cast Aluminum Frame
Trip Meter
Analogue
Digital
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Sports,Touring,Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Apple CarPlay integration, Highway Bars, Rear Cylinder Deactivation, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Average Fuel Economy, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Engine Hours Of Operation, Radio Information Display, Check Engine, Security System
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Not Available
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Yes
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