Indian Super Chief Dark Horse vs Triumph Rocket 3

Last Updated: August 20, 2026

Triumph Rocket 3 price starts at Rs. 24.03 Lakh, which is Rs. 50,900 cheaper than the base variant of Indian Super Chief Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 24.54 Lakh. On the performance front, the Super Chief Dark Horse uses a 1890cc engine and the Rocket 3 a 2458cc engine producing 182 PS @ 7000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Super Chief Dark Horse and Rocket 3, the Rocket 3 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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Super Chief Dark Horse vs Rocket 3 Comparison Summary

Specification Indian Super Chief Dark HorseTriumph Rocket 3
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 24.54 LakhRs. 24.03 Lakh
Mileage Not Available15.15 kmpl
Engine 1890 cc2458 cc
Max power Not Available182 PS @ 7000 rpm
Kerb weight 335 Kg320 Kg

Super Chief Dark Horse vs Rocket 3 Key Highlights

Basic Info Indian Super Chief Dark Horse STDTriumph Rocket 3 R
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Brand Name Indian Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 24.54 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 24.03 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power Not Available 182 PS @ 7000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Indian Super Chief Dark Horse Colors
Triumph Rocket 3 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 67,190 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 65,796 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 51,310 Super Chief Dark Horse Insurance Rs. 52,858 Rocket 3 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
220 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
1890 cc
2458 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
182 PS @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque
156 Nm @ 3300 rpm
225 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore
103.2 mm
110.2 mm
Stroke
113 mm
85.9 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
3
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Shaft Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
10.8:1

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
15.15 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
2.73s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Fork / 120 mm
Showa 47mm USD 1 1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound damping adjustment, 120mm wheel travel
Suspension-Rear
Dual Shocks w/adjustable preload / 75 mm
Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 107mm wheel travel

Tyre Size
Front :-130/90-16 Rear :-180/65-16
Front :-150/80-R17, Rear :-240/50-R16
Wheel Size
Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
324 kg
Not Available
Seat height
665 mm
750 mm
Gross Weight
522 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2286*1080*1203 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1626 mm
1677 mm
Length
2286 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
125 mm
Not Available
Height
1203 mm
1183 mm
Width
1080 mm
920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 L
18 L
Kerb Weight
335 Kg
320 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
300 mm
300 mm

Headlight
LED
LED
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Not Available
Full aluminium frame
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Road,Configurable Rider,Sports
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes, Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Backrest
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes

Air Filter Service Cost
No
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
No
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Q. What is the size difference between Fat Boy and Rocket 3?
  • Wheelbase, Length, Width, Height, Ground Clearance and seat height of Triumph Rocket 3 are 1665 mm, 2500 mm, 886 mm, 1066 mm, 140 mm, and 750 mm respectively. On the other hand, the dimensions of Harley Davidson Fat Boy are 1665 mm, 2370 mm, ~990 mm, ~1,095 mm, 115 mm, and 670 mm respectively.
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The Triumph Rocket 3 is cheaper than Indian Super Chief Dark Horse by ₹50,900.

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