Indian Chief Dark Horse vs Indian Chieftain

Last Updated: September 8, 2026

Indian Chief Dark Horse price starts at Rs. 23.52 Lakh, which is Rs. 13.59 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Chieftain, priced at Rs. 37.11 Lakh. On the performance front, the Chief Dark Horse uses a 1890cc engine and the Chieftain a 1768cc engine. If you're deciding between the Chief Dark Horse and Chieftain, the Chief Dark Horse is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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Chief Dark Horse vs Chieftain Comparison Summary

Specification Indian Chief Dark HorseIndian Chieftain
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 23.52 LakhRs. 37.11 Lakh
Engine 1890 cc1768 cc
Kerb weight 304 Kg378 Kg

Chief Dark Horse vs Chieftain Key Highlights

Basic Info Indian Chief Dark Horse STDIndian Chieftain Power Plus
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Brand Name Indian Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 23.52 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 37.11 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 Liquid-Cooled PowerPlus
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Indian Chief Dark Horse Colors
Indian Chieftain 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 Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
EMI
Rs. 64,397 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 1,01,606 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,113 Chief Dark Horse Insurance Rs. 71,918 Chieftain Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Liquid-Cooled PowerPlus
Engine Displacement
1890 cc
1768 cc
Max Torque
156 Nm @ 3300 rpm
173.54 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Bore
103.2 mm
108 mm
Stroke
113 mm
96.5 mm
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
11.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Fork / 132 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Rear
Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm
Not Available

Tyre Size
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/65-16
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
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
362 kg
Seat height
662 mm
673 mm
Gross Weight
526 kg
628 Kg
Length*Width*Height
2286*922*1253 mm3
2503*1063*1237 mm3
Wheelbase
1626 mm
1668 mm
Length
2286 mm
2503 mm
Ground Clearance
125 mm
130 mm
Height
1253 mm
1237 mm
Width
922 mm
1063 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 L
22.7 L
Kerb Weight
304 Kg
378 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
300 mm
298 mm

Headlight
LED
Halogen

Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

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