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Indian Chief Dark Horse

Cruiser Motorcycle · Petrol

156 Nm
Torque

Variant

1 variant
Ex-showroom · Dark Horse ₹23.52 Lakh
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Indicative ex-showroom price. Prices change often, so confirm the final price with your dealer before you book.

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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • Classic full-fender cruiser styling, the most traditional silhouette in the Chief family
  • Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 (1,890cc) engine, confirmed directly on indianmotorcycle.in
  • Electronic cruise control and keyless ignition standard

Worth knowing

  • Peak horsepower not officially disclosed by the manufacturer
  • Only one confirmed trim (Dark Horse) currently available in India

Performance

Dark Horse
156Nm
Gearbox6-Speed Manual

Engine

1,811cc
Fuel tank15.1 L
Air Cooled with Rear Cylinder…6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)Wet Multiplate Clutch

Rider safety

Dual-channel ABSRiding modesCruise control
Front disc300 mm
Rear brake300 mm

Rider fit

Seat height662 mm
Kerb weight304 kg
Wheelbase1,626 mm
Fuel tank15.1 L

Price

Dark Horse
₹23.52 Lakh
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹26.89 Lakh
EMI, 20% down, 3 years₹71,460 / month

Loan at 12% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cockpit & tech

Indian Chief Dark Horse, interior
  • Display4.0-inch Round Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE…
  • ConnectivityPhone, music, and navigation on 4-inch round RIDE COMMAND…
  • NavigationTurn-by-Turn navigation via RIDE COMMAND
  • HeadlightFull LED (Classic round LED headlamp with DRL)

Dimensions

1,626 mm2,286 mm1,253 mm
Length2,286 mm
Width922 mm
Height1,253 mm
Wheelbase1,626 mm
Kerb weight304 kg (Dry: 294 kg)

Photos

8 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 2 colours

Practical figures

Safety
Dual-channel ABS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Tune Standard / Dark Horse

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc) 1,811 cc / 1,890 cc
Engine Type Thunderstroke 111 / 116 49° V-Twin, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve/cyl, Pushrod OHV
Max Power 88 PS @ 4,500 rpm (86.8 bhp / 64.7 kW)
Max Torque 151 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (111ci) / 162 Nm @ 3,200 rpm (116ci)
Bore x Stroke 101.0 mm x 113.0 mm (111) / 103.2 mm x 113.0 mm (116)
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 (111) / 11.0:1 (116)
Cooling Air Cooled with Rear Cylinder Deactivation
Gearbox 6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch Wet Multiplate Clutch
Drive Type Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter Single Semi-Floating Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter Single Floating Disc, 300 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type Cast Aluminium Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size 130/60-B19 61H Tubeless (Pirelli Night Dragon)
Rear Tyre Size 180/65-B16 81H Tubeless (Pirelli Night Dragon)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension 46 mm Telescopic Fork (132 mm travel)
Rear Suspension Dual outboard preload adjustable shock absorbers (75 mm travel)
Frame Type Classic Steel Tube Trellis Frame with cast aluminium subframe
Wheelbase (mm) 1626 mm
Ground Clearance (mm) 125 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm) 2286 mm
Width (mm) 922 mm
Height (mm) 1253 mm
Seat Height (mm) 662 mm
Kerb Weight (kg) 304 kg (Dry: 294 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 15.1 L (Reserve 3.8 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type 4.0-inch Round Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND (Analogue on base)
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes (Phone, music, and navigation on 4-inch round RIDE COMMAND screen)
Navigation Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via RIDE COMMAND)
USB Charging Yes (USB charge port standard)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes 3 Modes (Tour, Standard, Sport)
Traction Control No
Quickshifter No
Cruise Control Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)

Lights

Headlight Full LED (Classic round LED headlamp with DRL)
Taillight Full LED combined stop/tail/turn lights
Turn Indicators Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type Low-slung solo cruiser saddle
Under-Seat Storage Minimal tool kit only

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax and insurance for your city.

For people who move states for work: government, PSU and defence staff, and employees of companies with offices in four or more states. You pay road tax every two years instead of all at once.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Or see the full breakdown for a specific city:

Mumbai, Maharashtra Pune, Maharashtra New Delhi Bengaluru, Karnataka Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana Ahmedabad, Gujarat Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Bhubaneswar, Odisha Chandigarh
More cities (15)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand Gurugram, Haryana Guwahati, Assam Indore, Madhya Pradesh Jaipur, Rajasthan Kochi, Kerala Kolkata, West Bengal Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Ludhiana, Punjab Panaji, Goa Patna, Bihar Puducherry Ranchi, Jharkhand Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

Indian Chief Dark Horse: quick answers

Indian Chief Dark Horse price in India starts at ₹23.52 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹25.48 Lakh on-road in Ahmedabad.

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What is the on-road price of the Indian Chief Dark Horse?

It starts at about ₹25.48 Lakh in Ahmedabad, with road tax and insurance included. Elsewhere: New Delhi ₹25.95 Lakh, Kolkata ₹26.42 Lakh, Mumbai ₹26.89 Lakh, Pune ₹26.89 Lakh, Chennai ₹26.89 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹28.3 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹28.3 Lakh. Plus 31 more cities, each with its own price page.

What brakes does the Indian Chief Dark Horse use?

Dual-channel ABS, according to its spec sheet.

What are the Indian Chief Dark Horse's main rivals?

The Triumph Rocket 3, Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic and Ducati Diavel V4. See it side by side with the Triumph Rocket 3.

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