Ducati XDiavel V4 vs Indian Super Chief
Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
Ducati XDiavel V4XDiavel V4 · ₹31.51 Lakh
Indian Super ChiefDark Horse · ₹24.54 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
XDiavel V4: ₹31.51 Lakh
Super Chief: ₹24.54 Lakh (ahead)
Super Chief ₹6.97 lakh cheaper
Braking
XDiavel V4: Cornering ABS (ahead)
Super Chief: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage
XDiavel V4: Not published
Super Chief: 14 kmpl
Claimed
Power
XDiavel V4: 168 bhp
Super Chief: Not published
Torque 126 vs 156 Nm
Weight
XDiavel V4: 229 kg
Super Chief: 335 kg
Seat height 770 vs 665 mm
Versions
XDiavel V4: 1
Super Chief: 2 (ahead)
Pick the XDiavel V4 for cornering abs.
Pick the Super Chief for the lower price and more versions.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹31.51 Lakh
₹24.54 Lakh
On-road in
₹34.72 Lakh
₹27.07 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹58,330 a month
₹45,484 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
168 bhp
Not listed
Torque
126 Nm
156 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Mileage
Not published
14 kmpl
Engine & Transmission
Displacement
1,158 cc
1,890 cc
Engine Type
V4 Granturismo, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Counter-Rotating Crankshaft, Liquid-Cooled, Twin Pulse firing order
Thunderstroke 116 49° V-Twin, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve/cyl, Pushrod OHV
Bore x Stroke
83 mm x 53.5 mm
103.2 mm x 113.0 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
11.0:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled, with Cylinder Deactivation system
Air Cooled with Rear Cylinder Deactivation
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
6 Speed Manual
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive / Belt Drive, depending on cruiser variant trim
Belt Drive
Brakes & Wheels
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Stylema Monobloc 4-piston calipers, PR16/19 radial master cylinder
Single Semi-Floating Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 265 mm, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
Single Floating Disc, 300 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Bosch Cornering ABS, Dual Channel
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Machined cast/forged alloy wheels
Black Wire-Spoke Wheels (16-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)
130/90-B16 73H Tube-type (Metzeler Cruisetec)
Rear Tyre Size
240/45 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)
180/65-B16 81H Tube-type (Metzeler Cruisetec)
Suspension & Chassis
Front Suspension
Fully adjustable 50 mm USD fork
46 mm Telescopic Fork with fork shroud covers (132 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Fully adjustable monoshock with piggyback reservoir, aluminium single-sided swingarm
Dual outboard preload adjustable shock absorbers (75 mm travel)
Frame Type
Aluminum Monocoque Frame
Steel Tube Trellis Frame with cast aluminium subframe
Wheelbase
1,620 mm
1626 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
125 mm
Dimensions
Seat Height
770-790 mm
665 mm
Kerb Weight
229-236 kg
335 kg (full of fuel; 324 kg with empty tank)
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 litres
15.1 L (Reserve 3.8 L)
Length
Not listed
2286 mm
Width
Not listed
1080 mm
Height
Not listed
1203 mm
Instrument Cluster
Display Type
5-inch TFT Color Dashboard with dedicated cruiser layout
4.0-inch Round Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND with Navigation
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth / Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)
Yes (Bluetooth phone, music, and navigation integration)
Navigation
GPS and turn-by-turn navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via RIDE COMMAND)
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes (USB port standard)
Safety & Convenience
Riding Modes
Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet
3 Modes (Tour, Standard, Sport)
Traction Control
Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
No
Quickshifter
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down
No
Cruise Control
Yes, electronic cruise control
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)
Additional Electronic Aids
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Ducati Power Launch (DPL), forward-set/adjustable cruiser footpegs
Not listed
Lights
Headlight
Full LED with Double-C Daytime Running Light
Full LED (Shrouded round LED headlamp with chrome nacelle)
Taillight
Full LED Matrix light array integrated under the tail
Full LED combined stop/tail/turn lights
Turn Indicators
Dynamic LED
Full LED
Seat & Storage
Seat Type
Low-slung cruiser saddle with optional pillion backrest/cover
Two-up comfort touring seat with floorboards and passenger pillion
Under-Seat Storage
No
Quick-release genuine leather saddlebags (~37 L capacity)
Choice
Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹31.51 Lakh
₹24.54 Lakh – ₹26.94 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
2 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Petrol, manual
XDiavel V4₹31.51 Lakh Limited₹26.94 Lakh Super Chief ₹4.57 lakh lessOn-road price in six cities
XDiavel V4 XDiavel V4 against Super Chief Dark Horse
| City | XDiavel V4 | Super Chief | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹35.98 Lakh | ₹28.05 Lakh | Super Chief ₹7.92 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹35.98 Lakh | ₹28.05 Lakh | Super Chief ₹7.92 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹34.72 Lakh | ₹27.07 Lakh | Super Chief ₹7.65 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹37.87 Lakh | ₹29.53 Lakh | Super Chief ₹8.34 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹35.98 Lakh | ₹28.05 Lakh | Super Chief ₹7.92 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹37.87 Lakh | ₹29.53 Lakh | Super Chief ₹8.34 lakh less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the XDiavel V4 or the Super Chief?
The Super Chief, by ₹6.97 lakh on the versions compared here: XDiavel V4 XDiavel V4 at ₹31.51 Lakh against Super Chief Dark Horse at ₹24.54 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹34.72 Lakh against ₹27.07 Lakh.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹58,330 a month for the XDiavel V4 and ₹45,484 for the Super Chief, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.
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