Indian Chieftain V-Twin vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse vs Indian Chieftain Elite Comparison
Updated: 18, Jul, 2023 04:03 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 32,33,010
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
POPULARITY
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 33,87,497
* Delhi. May vary.
POPULARITY
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Expected Price
₹ 29,13,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Expected
POPULARITY
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 140 mm | 130 mm | 650 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 20.80 litres | 20.8 litres | 20.8 litres | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1668 mm | 1668 mm | 1668 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2571 mm | 2506 mm | 2506 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 1000 mm | 1023 mm | 1023 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1529 mm | 1310 mm | 1372 mm | |
| Dry Weight | |||
| 376 kg | 359 kg | 359 kg | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 660 mm | 650 mm | 130 mm | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | |||
| 630 kg | 628 kg | 628 kg | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 391 kg | 373 kg | 373 kg | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| NA | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Security System | |||
| NA | NA | ||
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1811 cc | 1890 cc | 1890 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 101 mm | 103.2 mm | 103.2 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 113 mm | 113 mm | 113 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Engine Details | |||
| Thunder Stroke 111 | 1890cc, Air-Cooled, Chrome Thunderstroke 116 V-Twin Engine | 1890cc, Air-Cooled, Thunderstroke 116 V-Twin Engine | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 73 BHP @ 5075 rpm | NA | NA | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 138.9 NM @ 2600 rpm | 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet, Multi-plate | Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist | Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooling | Air Cooled | Air Cooled | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Closed Loop Fuel Injection/54mm Bore | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Final Drive | |||
| 2.2:1 | 2.2:1 | 2.2:1 | |
| Primary drive | |||
| Gear Drive Wet Clutch | Gear Drive Wet Clutch | Gear Drive Wet Clutch | |
| Gear Ratios | |||
| Ist-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 | 1st - 9.403:1, 2nd - 6.411:1, 3rd - 4.763:1, 4th - 3.796:1, 5th - 3.243:1, 6th - 2.789:1 | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| LED Indicator Lights | |||
| 15 LED Telltale | NA | NA | |
| Low Oil Pressure Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Analog | Analogue | Analogue | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital-2 | Digital | Digital | |
| Speedometer | |||
| Analog | Analogue | Analogue | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Vehicle Overview | |||
| Chieftain is a premium cruiser that carries 1811cc, twin cylinder engine producing 138.9 Nm at just 2600 rpm. The use of six speed gearbox further clears the fact that it can cruise comfortably on highway speeds without the need of much throttle twist. Indian Chieftain is offered with 660.4 mm of comfortable seat height while its ground clearance of 140 mm makes it even better for rough roads. The motorcycle weighs over 400 kg in running order and offers 20.80 liters of fuel carrying capacity. It rivals Harley Davidson Road Glide Special in India. | NA | NA | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| Dual/Floating Rotor/4 Piston Caliper Dual Front/300 mm with Anti-Lock Brakes | 300mm Dual Floating Rotor Disc with 4 Piston Caliper | 300mm Dual Floating Rotor Disc/ 4 Piston Caliper | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rear Brake | |||
| Single/Floating Rotor/2 Piston Caliper/300 mm With Anti-Lock Brakes | 300mm Single Floating Rotor Disc/ 2 Piston Caliper | 300mm Single Floating Rotor Disc/ 2 Piston Caliper | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| 40 Spoke | 10 Spoke Wheels | 10 Spoke Wheels | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| Dunlop Elite 3 130/90B16 73H | 130/60-B19 66H | 130/60-B19 66H | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| Dunlop Elite 3 180/60R16 80H | 180/60-R16 80H | 180/60-R16 80H | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| 16 X 3.5" | 10 Spoke Contrast Cut 19" x 3.5" | 10 Spoke Contrast Cut 19" x 3.5" | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 16" X 5" | 10 Spoke Contrast Cut 16" x 5" | 10 Spoke Contrast Cut 16" x 5" | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| Telescopic Fork/119 mm - 46 mm Cartridge Forks With Dual Rate Springs | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic Fork | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Single Shock/114mm/Pneumatic Adjustment | Single Shock with Air adjust | Single Shock with Air Adjust | |
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| Split Dual Exhaust W/Cross Over | Split Dual Exhaust with Cross-Over | Split Dual Exhaust with Cross-Over | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Rake | |||
| 25° | 25° | 25° | |
| Trail | |||
| 150 | 150 mm | 150 mm | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Touring | Cruiser | Cruiser | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| New Look. Same Soul. | Streamlined, Blacked-Out Style with Proven Performance. | NA | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| Indian Chieftain | 2024 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | Indian Chieftain Elite | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Discontinued | Available | Available | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Indian Chieftain price was Rs 32.33 lakh before being discontinued. | 2024 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse price is Rs 33.87 lakh (ex-showroom). | Indian Chieftain Elite is expected to be priced around Rs 29.13 lakh in India (ex-showroom). | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Springfield Blue Ivory Cream, Red Thunder Black, Thunder Black, Red Ivory Cream, Red | Black Smoke, Ghost White Metallic Smoke / Graphics, Stealth Gray Azure w/ Graphics | Graphite Smoke over Black Smoke with Bronze Chrome | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
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