Indian Chieftain vs Indian Pursuit Dark Horse

Last Updated: August 8, 2026

Indian Chieftain price starts at Rs. 37.11 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.08 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Pursuit Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 43.19 Lakh. On the performance front, the Chieftain uses a 1768cc engine and the Pursuit Dark Horse a 1768cc engine. If you're deciding between the Chieftain and Pursuit Dark Horse, the Chieftain is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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Chieftain vs Pursuit Dark Horse Comparison Summary

Specification Indian ChieftainIndian Pursuit Dark Horse
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 37.11 LakhRs. 43.19 Lakh
Engine 1768 cc1768 cc
Kerb weight 378 Kg416 Kg

Chieftain vs Pursuit Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info Indian Chieftain Power PlusIndian Pursuit Dark Horse STD
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Brand Name Indian Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 37.11 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 43.19 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-Cooled PowerPlus Liquid-cooled PowerPlus
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Indian Chieftain Colors
Indian Pursuit 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
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
EMI
Rs. 1,01,606 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 1,18,253 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 71,918 Chieftain Insurance Rs. 80,778 Pursuit Dark Horse Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Liquid-Cooled PowerPlus
Liquid-cooled PowerPlus
Engine Displacement
1768 cc
1768 cc
Max Torque
173.54 Nm @ 3800 rpm
178 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Bore
108 mm
108 mm
Stroke
96.5 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
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Inverted Telescopic Fork / 130 mm
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Fox Single Shock w/Electronically Controlled Hyd Adjust / 114mm

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
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
362 kg
400 kg
Seat height
673 mm
672 mm
Gross Weight
628 Kg
628 kg
Length*Width*Height
2503*1063*1237 mm3
2609*1075*1444 mm3
Wheelbase
1668 mm
1669 mm
Length
2503 mm
2609 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
137 mm
Height
1237 mm
1444 mm
Width
1063 mm
1075 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.7 L
22.7 L
Kerb Weight
378 Kg
416 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
298 mm
298 mm

Headlight
Halogen
LED

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

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

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The Indian Chieftain is cheaper than Indian Pursuit Dark Horse by ₹6.08 Lakh.
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