Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs Indian FTR

Last Updated: August 30, 2026

Indian FTR price starts at Rs. 19.38 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.43 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 22.82 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Chief Bobber Dark Horse offers a claimed 20 kmpl, while the FTR delivers 18 kmpl. On the performance front, the Chief Bobber Dark Horse uses a 1890cc engine producing 122 PS and the FTR a 1203cc engine producing 124.7 PS. If you're deciding between the Chief Bobber Dark Horse and FTR, the FTR is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Chief Bobber Dark Horse stands out for mileage.

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Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs FTR Comparison Summary

Specification Indian Chief Bobber Dark HorseIndian FTR
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 22.82 LakhRs. 19.38 Lakh
Mileage 20 kmpl18 kmpl
Engine 1890 cc1203 cc
Max power 122 PS124.7 PS
Kerb weight 315 Kg233 Kg

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Basic Info Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Black SmokeIndian FTR Black Smoke
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Brand Name Indian Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.82 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.38 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Thunderstroke 116 Liquid Cooled V-Twin
Max Power 122 PS 124.7 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Colors
Indian FTR Colors
Wheel Size Front :-406.4 mm,Rear 406.4 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 62,471 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 53,072 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 51,088 Chief Bobber Dark Horse Insurance Rs. 46,085 FTR Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Claimed Top Speed
115 kmph
147 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Thunderstroke 116
Liquid Cooled V-Twin
Engine Displacement
1890 cc
1203 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
122 PS
124.7 PS
Max Torque
162 Nm @ 3200 rpm
120 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
103.2 mm
102 mm
Stroke
113 mm
73.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
12.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
20 kmpl
18 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Fork / 132 mm
ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Inverted Telescopic Cartidge Fork / 120mm
Suspension-Rear
Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm
ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Piggyback IFP / 120mm

Tyre Size
Front :-130/90B16, Rear :-180/65 B16
Front :-120/70-R17, Rear :- 150/70-R17
Wheel Size
Front :-406.4 mm,Rear 406.4 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
304 kg
218 kg
Seat height
662 mm
780 mm
Gross Weight
522 kg
430 Kg
Length*Width*Height
2286*915*1349 mm3
2223*830*1295 mm3
Wheelbase
1626 mm
1525 mm
Length
2286 mm
2223 mm
Ground Clearance
125 mm
165 mm
Height
1349 mm
1295 mm
Width
915 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 L
13 L
Kerb Weight
315 Kg
233 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
300 mm
260 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Welded Steel Tube Frame
Tubular trellis style
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Sports,Touring,Yes
Rain
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Exhaust - Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover, Ambient Temperature, Gear indicator, 4 Round Ride Command, Vehicle Status (Engine Hours), Vehicle Info (Speed, Fuel range, RPM, Gear position), Current Ride Data (Distance, Moving Time, Stop Time, Altitude, Altitude Change)
Exhaust - Akrapovic 2-into-1-into-2
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
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Which bike is best between Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs Indian FTR?
Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse has out rated Indian FTR on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs Indian FTR?
The Indian FTR is cheaper than Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse by ₹3.43 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs Indian FTR?
For the Black Smoke version, 1890 cc Petrol engine of Chief Bobber Dark Horse produces 122 PS of power and 162 Nm @ 3200 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Black Smoke version, 1203 cc Petrol engine of FTR produces 124.7 PS of power and 120 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse has better performance.

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