Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special vs Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs Indian Chieftain Elite Comparison
Updated: 18, Jul, 2023 04:03 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 40,49,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 22,81,633
* Delhi. May vary.
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Expected Price
₹ 29,13,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Overall Length | |||
| 2430 mm | 2286 mm | 2506 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 695 mm | 662 mm | 130 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 130 mm | 125 mm | 650 mm | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1625 mm | 1626 mm | 1668 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 22.7 litres | 15.1 litres | 20.8 litres | |
| Engine Oil Capacity | |||
| 4.9 litres | NA | NA | |
| Dry Weight | |||
| 371 kg | 304 kg | 359 kg | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 387 kg | 315 kg | 373 kg | |
| Luggage Capacity | |||
| 71 litres | NA | NA | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| Range | |||
| 340.5 kms | NA | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Voice Recognition Languages | |||
| Phone Dependent | NA | NA | |
| Text-to-Speech (TTS) Languages | |||
| Phone Dependent | NA | NA | |
| USB Charging | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| NA | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special mileage is 16.39 kmpl (company-claimed). | NA | NA | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1868 cc | 1890 cc | 1890 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 102 mm | 103.2 mm | 103.2 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 114.3 mm | 113 mm | 113 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | |
| Engine Torque Testing Method | |||
| EC 134/2014 | NA | NA | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| 6-Speed Manual | NA | NA | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Valves Per Cylinder | |||
| 4 | NA | NA | |
| Spark Plugs Per Cylinder | |||
| 2 Per Cylinder | NA | NA | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 1868cc, Air Cooled, Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin Petrol Engine | 1890cc, Air-Cooled, Thunderstroke 116 V-Twin Engine | 1890cc, Air-Cooled, Thunderstroke 116 V-Twin Engine | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Closed Loop Fuel Injection/ 54mm Bore | Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 158 Nm @ 3250 rpm | 162 Nm @ 3200 rpm | 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 93 HP @ 5250 rpm | NA | NA | |
| Primary drive | |||
| Chain, 34/46 Ratio | Gear Drive Wet Clutch | Gear Drive Wet Clutch | |
| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1st - 9.593, 2nd - 6.65, 3rd - 4.938, 4th - 4, 5th - 3.407, 6th - 2.875 | 1st-9.403:1, 2nd-6.411:1, 3rd-4.763:1, 4th-3.796:1, 5th-3.243:1, 6th-2.789:1 | 1st - 9.403:1, 2nd - 6.411:1, 3rd - 4.763:1, 4th - 3.796:1, 5th - 3.243:1, 6th - 2.789:1 | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
| Ignition | |||
| Digital | NA | Keyless Ignition | |
| Cooling | |||
| Air Cooled | Air Cooled | Air Cooled | |
| Final transmission | |||
| Belt Drive | NA | NA | |
| Gear Pattern | |||
| 1 Down 5 Up | NA | NA | |
| Clutch | |||
| Hydraulically Actuated with Assist and Slipper Functions | Wet, Multi-Plate | Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| Distance To Empty | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth | |||
| Air Temperature Gauge | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Oil Pressure Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Analogue | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Analogue | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | |
| Key Features | |||
| Some of the key Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special features include - Boom! Box GTS Infotainment System, 2 Speakers, 165mm Full Colour TFT, FM/AM, SD Card, Flash Drive and MP3 Via USB Connection, Voice Recognition, Text-to-Speech, LED Headlight, LED Taillight, 2 Trip Meters, Range to Empty, Gear Indicator, Larger Tell-Tale Indicators, Gloss Black Prodigy Wheels, Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Tyres. | Some of the key Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse features include - ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, USB Charge Port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation, LED Headlight, LED Tail, Brake, Turn Signals, Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, Fuel Gauge, Compass, Ambient Temperature, Gear Indicator, 4" Touchscreen Powered by RIDE COMMAND. Touchscreen Display Includes Real-time Clock, Ambient Air Temperature, Heading, Audio Information Display, Map/Navigation, Bluetooth Status for Phone and Headset, Vehicle Status (Voltage, Engine Hours, Oil Change), Vehicle Info (Speed, Fuel Range, RPM, Gear Position), Current Ride Data (Distance, Moving Time, Stop Time, Altitude, Altitude Change), Trip Meters, Ride Mode Selection, Screen Brightness, and Vehicle Trouble Code Readout, Pirelli Night Dragon Tyres. | Some of the key Indian Chieftain Elite features include - 7" Touchscreen Powered by RIDE COMMAND with Apple CarPlay Integration, Power Windshield, Highway Bars, Vinyl Rogue Seat, Remote-Locking Hard Saddlebags, Selectable Ride Modes, Rear Cylinder Deactivation, ABS, Cruise Control, Keyless Ignition, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input, 12V Charging Port, LED Headlamp/Tail/Brake/Turn Signal, Fairing-Mounted Instrument Cluster Featuring Analog Speedometer and Tachometer with Fuel Gauge, Range, Odometer and Current Gear, 7" Touchscreen Display with Real-Time Clock, Ambient Air Temperature, Heading, Audio Information Display, Bluetooth Status for Phone and Headset, Vehicle Status (Tyre Pressure, Voltage, Engine Hours, Oil Change), Vehicle Info (Speed, Fuel Range, RPM, Gear Position), Current Ride Data (Distance, Moving Time, Stop Time, Altitude, Altitude Change), Trip Meters, Ride Mode Selection, Screen Brightness, Vehicle Trouble Code Readout. | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| Indian Springfield Dark Horse, Honda Gold Wing, Harley Davidson Street Glide Special, Indian Roadmaster Classic, Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | Triumph Rocket 3, Ducati Xdiavel, BMW R 18, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114, Indian Super Chief Limited, BMW S 1000 XR | Harley Davidson Street Glide Special, Honda Gold Wing, BMW R18, Triumph Rocket 3, Ducati Xdiavel, Ducati Diavel 1260, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114, BMW K 1600 GTL | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | LED | ||
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | LED | ||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Head Light | |||
| LED 40-Watt, 1060 Lumen Low Beam, 60-Watt, 1560 Lumen High Beam Headlamp | LED | LED | |
| Tail Light | |||
| 8W/28W Tail Lamp | LED | LED | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Front Tyre Pressure | |||
| 36 psi | NA | NA | |
| Rear Tyre Pressure | |||
| 40 psi | NA | NA | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 130/60-B19 61H | 130/90-B16 67H | 130/60-B19 66H | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 180/55-B18 80H | 180/65-B16 81H | 180/60-R16 80H | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| Gloss Black Prodigy | 16" x 3 | 10 Spoke Contrast Cut 19" x 3.5" | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| Gloss Black Prodigy | 16" x 5" | 10 Spoke Contrast Cut 16" x 5" | |
| Brake System | |||
| Dual Floating Rotors (Front), Fixed Rotor (Rear) | NA | NA | |
| Front Brake | |||
| 300mm Dual Floating Rotors, 4-Piston Fixed Caliper | 300mm Single Semi-Floating Rotor Disc, 4 Piston Calliper | 300mm Dual Floating Rotor Disc/ 4 Piston Caliper | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 300mm Fixed Rotor, 4-Piston Fixed Caliper | 300mm Single Floating Rotor Disc, 2 Piston Calliper | 300mm Single Floating Rotor Disc/ 2 Piston Caliper | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Spoke Wheels | Wire Spoke Wheels | 10 Spoke Wheels | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| 2-1-2 Dual Exhaust with Tapered Mufflers | Dual Exhaust with Crossover | Split Dual Exhaust with Cross-Over | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| 49mm Dual Bending Valve | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic Fork | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension | Dual Shocks with Adjustable Preload | Single Shock with Air Adjust | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Mild Tubular Steel with Two-Piece Stamped and Welded Backbone | Aluminum Frame With Integrated Air-Box | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Lean Angle, Right (deg.) | |||
| 32 degree | 31° | 31° | |
| Lean Angle, Left (deg.) | |||
| 31 degree | 31° | 31° | |
| Emission (Co2) | |||
| 142 g/km | NA | NA | |
| Rake | |||
| 26 degree | 29° | 25° | |
| Trail | |||
| 173 mm | 131.5 mm | 150 mm | |
| Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price | |||
| Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges + 1% TDS. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special | 2024 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse | Indian Chieftain Elite | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special price is Rs 40.49 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse price is Rs 22.82 lakh (ex-showroom). | Indian Chieftain Elite is expected to be priced around Rs 29.13 lakh in India (ex-showroom). | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Touring | Cruiser | Cruiser | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| On Road Price | |||
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special on road price is Rs 46.60 lakh in Delhi, Rs 48.18 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 47.17 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 47.78 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Harley-Davidson dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | 2024 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse on road price is Rs 26.26 lakh in Delhi, Rs 27.15 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 26.58 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 26.92 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Indian Motorcycle dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | NA | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Vivid Black w/Chrome Finish, Baja Orange w/Chrome Finish, Gray Haze w/Chrome Finish, Bright Billiard Blue/Billiard Gray w/Chrome Finish, Heirloom Red Fade | Black Smoke, Titanium Smoke, Silver Quartz Smoke, Copper Smoke | Graphite Smoke over Black Smoke with Bronze Chrome | |
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