Indian Challenger Dark Horse vs Triumph Speed Twin 900

Last Updated: November 12, 2026

Triumph Speed Twin 900 price starts at Rs. 9.71 Lakh, which is Rs. 28.26 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 Speed Twin 900 a 900cc engine producing 65 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Challenger Dark Horse and Speed Twin 900, the Speed Twin 900 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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Challenger Dark Horse vs Speed Twin 900 Comparison Summary

Specification Indian Challenger Dark HorseTriumph Speed Twin 900
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 37.97 LakhRs. 9.71 Lakh
Mileage Not Available25 kmpl
Engine 1834 cc900 cc
Max power Not Available65 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 388 Kg216 Kg

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Basic Info Indian Challenger Dark Horse STDTriumph Speed Twin 900 Aluminium Silver Carnival Red Jet Black
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Brand Name Indian Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 37.97 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 9.71 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type PowerPlus Liquid-cooled parallel twin, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° firing order
Max Power Not Available 65 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Indian Challenger Dark Horse Colors
Triumph Speed Twin 900 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Not Available
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Not Available Digital
EMI
Rs. 1,03,961 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 26,594 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 73,171 Challenger Dark Horse Insurance Rs. 31,992 Speed Twin 900 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
180 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
PowerPlus
Liquid-cooled parallel twin, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° firing order
Engine Displacement
1834 cc
900 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
5 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
65 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
181.4 Nm @ 3800 rpm
80 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Bore
110 mm
84.6 mm
Stroke
96.5 mm
80 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.4:1
11:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

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

Suspension-Front
Inverted Telescopic Fork/ 130mm
Ø 43mm upside-down Marzocchi forks, 120 mm wheel travel
Suspension-Rear
Single Shock w/ Hydraulic Preload Adjustment / 114 mm
Twin Marzocchi RSUs with external reservoirs and adjustable preload, 116 mm wheel travel

Tyre Size
Front :-130/60-19, Rear :-180/60-16
Front :-100/90-18,Rear :-150/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Not Available

Dry Weight
372 kg
Not Available
Seat height
672 mm
780 mm
Gross Weight
628 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2503*1063*1237 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1668 mm
1435 mm
Length
2503 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
137 mm
Not Available
Height
1237 mm
1115 mm
Width
1063 mm
777 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.7 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
388 Kg
216 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
298 mm
255 mm

USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Not Available
Tubular steel, with steel cradles
Trip Meter
Analogue
Digital
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Road
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Scrambler Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Not Available
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Triumph Speed Twin 900
  • Timeless design; Punchy, torquey motor; Packs decent hardware and electronics for the price
Triumph Speed Twin 900
  • Lacks a sixth gear; Limited dealership network; Spares and service costs are on the higher side
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