Indian Chieftain Dark Horse vs Yamaha YZF R1

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Price starts at Rs. 31.99 Lakh which is Rs. 11.60 Lakh costlier than base model of Yamaha YZF R1 priced at Rs. 20.39 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is 15.30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is powered by 1890 cc engine , while Yamaha YZF R1 is powered by 998 cc cc engine. Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is available in 3 different colours while Yamaha YZF R1 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Indian Chieftain Dark Horse vs Yamaha YZF R1 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Chieftain Dark Horse vs YZF R1

Key Highlights Chieftain Dark Horse Icon Dirt Track SmokeYZF R1 STD BS6
Engine Type Thunderstroke 116 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 4-valves, DOHC Engine
Max Power ... 200 PS @ 13500 rpm

Chieftain Dark Horse vs YZF R1 Key Highlights

Basic Info Chieftain Dark Horse Icon Dirt Track SmokeYZF R1 STD BS6
Rating
3 reviews
48 reviews
Brand Name Indian Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 31.99 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 20.39 Lakh
Engine Type Thunderstroke 116 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 4-valves, DOHC Engine
Max Power ... 200 PS @ 13500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Chieftain Dark Horse Colors
YZF R1 Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Braking Type ... Unified Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 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,Remote Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 87,615 @ 6% (36 months)
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Insurance Rs. 64,471 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance ...
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Thunderstroke 116
4-stroke, liquid-cooled, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 4-valves, DOHC Engine
Engine Displacement
1890 cc
998 cc
Max Power
...
200 PS @ 13500 rpm
Max Torque
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
112.4 Nm @ 11500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6
Bore
103.2 mm
79 mm
Stroke
113 mm
50.9 mm
No Of Cylinders
...
4
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
TCI (Digital)
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
13.0:1
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Braking Type
...
Unified Braking System

Mileage (City)
13.54
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Mileage (Highway)
15.30 kmpl
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Tyre Size
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/60-16
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-190/55-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
359 kg
...
Seat height
650 mm
855 mm
Length*Width*Height
2506*1023*1372 mm3
2055*690*1150 mm3
Wheelbase
1668 mm
1405 mm
Length
2506 mm
2055 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
130 mm
Height
1372 mm
1150 mm
Width
1023 mm
690 mm
Fuel Capacity
20.8 Liters
17 Liters
Kerb Weight
373 Kg
200 Kg
Total Weight
628 kg
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Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
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
...
USB charging port
...
Music control
...
Charging at Home
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
Pilot Lamps
...
LED tail lights
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Tourer Bikes
Super Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Starting
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
Underseat storage
68 L
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External Speakers
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Keyless Ignition
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

  • Gorgeous styling
  • Refined engine
  • Long list of features

Yamaha YZF R1

  • Performance
  • technology
  • features

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

  • 377kg kerb weight
  • Engine heat while riding in traffic
  • Eye-watering price tag

Yamaha YZF R1

  • Price
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Chieftain Dark Horse Vs YZF R1 Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Chieftain Dark Horse vs YZF R1?

The Yamaha YZF R1 is cheaper than Indian Chieftain Dark Horse by Rs. 11.60 Lakh.

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
  • Yamaha YZF R1
  • overall not good we need to service every week

    Bhagyesh Ar few weeks ago
  • Nothing ..Made in India .Indians love due to more mileage

    Syed Abula few weeks ago
Dark Horse User Reviews
  • The bike very stylish and very powerful bike very good riding.May be it is pickup king mileage is also nice as cc.

    Mahi Yt 2 weeks ago
  • Nice bike 👍 is the no1 mileage in very less

    Shubham Venupure few weeks ago
  • very good I want bike hhgshsjjbghhbbwkkksb

    Durgawati Singh few weeks ago
  • such a greate Bike i ever used...

    Madhu Sudhan few weeks ago
  • Just love this bike and she is my favourite

    Mrigen Deka few weeks ago
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