Indian Chieftain vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

Last Updated: August 12, 2026

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse price starts at Rs. 32.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.11 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Chieftain, priced at Rs. 37.11 Lakh. On the performance front, the Chieftain uses a 1768cc engine and the Chieftain Dark Horse a 1890cc engine producing 122 PS. If you're deciding between the Chieftain and Chieftain Dark Horse, the Chieftain Dark Horse is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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Chieftain vs Chieftain Dark Horse Comparison Summary

Specification Indian ChieftainIndian Chieftain Dark Horse
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 37.11 LakhRs. 32.00 Lakh
Mileage Not Available13.54 kmpl
Engine 1768 cc1890 cc
Max power Not Available122 PS
Kerb weight 378 Kg373 Kg

Chieftain vs Chieftain Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info Indian Chieftain Power PlusIndian Chieftain Dark Horse STD
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Brand Name Indian Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 37.11 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 32.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-Cooled PowerPlus Thunderstroke 116
Max Power Not Available 122 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Indian Chieftain Colors
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse 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 Digital
EMI
Rs. 1,01,606 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 87,615 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 76,078 Chieftain Insurance Rs. 68,058 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
115 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Liquid-Cooled PowerPlus
Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
1768 cc
1890 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
122 PS
Max Torque
173.54 Nm @ 3800 rpm
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Bore
108 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
11.0:1
11.0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
13.54 kmpl
0-40 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
\s
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
13.54 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
15.30 kmpl
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
Not Available
\s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Telescopic Fork / 119 mm
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
362 kg
359 kg
Seat height
673 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
130 mm
130 mm
Height
1237 mm
1372 mm
Width
1063 mm
1023 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.7 L
20.8 L
Kerb Weight
378 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
Halogen
LED
Boot Light
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Not Available
Lightweight Cast Aluminium
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Sports,Touring,Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
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
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Tourer Bikes
Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Speedometer
Not Available
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
68 L
External Speakers
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Yes

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

Pros and Cons

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Indian Chieftain
  • Looks, quality, features, performance
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
  • Gorgeous styling, Refined engine, Long list of features
Indian Chieftain
  • Price
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
  • 377kg kerb weight, Engine heat while riding in traffic, Eye-watering price tag
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