Honda Gold Wing vs Indian Challenger
Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
Honda Gold WingGold Wing · ₹44.3 Lakh
Indian ChallengerStandard · ₹36.12 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
Gold Wing: ₹44.3 Lakh
Challenger: ₹36.12 Lakh (ahead)
Challenger ₹8.18 lakh cheaper
Braking
Gold Wing: Dual-channel ABS
Challenger: Cornering ABS (ahead)
Power
Gold Wing: Not published
Challenger: 122 hp
Different engines
Weight
Gold Wing: 390 kg
Challenger: 381 kg
Seat height 745 vs 672 mm
Versions
Gold Wing: 1
Challenger: 3 (ahead)
Only Gold Wing: petrol, automatic
Pick the Challenger for the lower price, cornering abs and more versions.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹44.3 Lakh
₹36.12 Lakh
On-road in
₹48.75 Lakh
₹39.77 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹81,904 a month
₹66,828 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, manual
Power
Not listed
122 hp
Torque
Not listed
181.4 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Engine & Transmission
Displacement
1,833.0 cc
1,768 cc
Engine Type
4-Stroke, 24-Valve SOHC Liquid-Cooled Horizontally Opposed Flat-6 (Boxer 6-Cylinder)
PowerPlus 108 V-Twin (60°), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, SOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Bore x Stroke
73.0 x 73.0 mm (Square Bore)
108.0 mm x 96.5 mm
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.4:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission (DCT) with Walking Mode (Forward & Reverse)
6 Speed Manual (True overdrive)
Clutch
Hydraulic Dual-Clutch (DCT)
Wet multiplate with assist and slipper clutch
Drive Type
Enclosed Shaft Drive
Belt Drive (Carbon-reinforced belt)
Brakes & Wheels
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual 320 mm Discs with 6-Piston Calipers
Dual Semi-Floating Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston radial-mount calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
316 mm Disc with 3-Piston Caliper
Single Floating Disc, 298 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Electronically Controlled Combined Dual Channel ABS
Cornering ABS with Smart Lean Technology (6-axis Bosch IMU)
Wheel Type
Polished Forged Alloy Wheels
Cast Aluminium Sport Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size
130/70-R18 M/C 63H (Tubeless Radial)
130/60-B19 66H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)
Rear Tyre Size
200/55-R16 M/C 77H (Tubeless Radial)
180/60-R16 80H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)
Suspension & Chassis
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension with Electronically Controlled Showa Dampers
43 mm Inverted Telescopic USD Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Pro-Link Monoshock with Electronically Controlled Showa 4-Mode Preload Adjustment
Fox Monoshock with hydraulic preload adjustment (114 mm travel)
Frame Type
Aluminium Die-Cast Twin-Spar Frame
Lightweight Cast Aluminium Backbone Frame
Wheelbase
1,695 mm
1668 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
137 mm
Dimensions
Length
2,615 mm
2500 mm
Width
905 mm
990 mm
Height
1,430 mm - 1,555 mm (with Electric Windshield)
1429 mm
Seat Height
745 mm
672 mm
Kerb Weight
390 kg (Kerb Weight)
381 kg (Dry: 365 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 Litres (350+ km touring range)
22.7 L (Reserve 4.0 L)
Instrument Cluster
Display Type
7.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Multi-Information Display Screen with Gyrocompass Navigation
7-inch Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND with Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth Smartphone Audio & Intercom)
Yes (Bluetooth phone, music, and intercom integration)
Navigation
Full Integrated GPS Navigation System with 3D Map View
Yes (Full map turn-by-turn navigation with live traffic/weather)
USB Charging
USB-A & Type-C Ports (Dual front & luggage ports)
Yes (USB charging port in fairing storage & 12V socket)
Safety & Convenience
Riding Modes
4 Riding Modes: Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain (Integrated Throttle-By-Wire, HSTC, Suspension & Damping)
3 Modes (Rain, Standard, Sport)
Traction Control
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
Yes (Dynamic Traction Control with Lean Angle Sensitivity)
Quickshifter
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic (No clutch lever required) with Paddle Shifts
No
Cruise Control
Electronic Cruise Control with Resume & Set
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)
Lights
Headlight
Full LED Dual Projector Headlights with Auto-Cancelling Indicators
Full LED (Challenger LED Headlamp with central Pathfinder LED projector and DRL)
Taillight
Full LED Touring Tail Lamp Strip
Full LED integrated into rear fenders
Turn Indicators
LED Fog Lamps & Integrated LED Mirror Blinkers
Full LED integrated into fairing and rear
Seat & Storage
Seat Type
Dual Heated Touring Seats with Independent Passenger Backrest, Armrests & 5-Level Seat Heating
Contoured two-up touring seat with lumbar support
Under-Seat Storage
61 Litres Top Trunk + Dual 60L Panniers = 121 Litres Total Luggage Storage
Weatherproof remote-locking hard saddlebags (~68 L luggage volume)
Choice
Versions
1 version
3 versions
Price range
₹44.3 Lakh
₹36.12 Lakh – ₹42.05 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
5 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
Only the Gold Wing sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹44.3 Lakh.
Only the Challenger sells a petrol, manual version: 3 versions, from ₹36.12 Lakh.
On-road price by city
Gold Wing Gold Wing against Challenger Standard
| City | Gold Wing | Challenger | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹50.52 Lakh | ₹41.22 Lakh | Challenger ₹9.30 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹50.52 Lakh | ₹41.22 Lakh | Challenger ₹9.30 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹48.75 Lakh | ₹39.77 Lakh | Challenger ₹8.97 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹53.18 Lakh | ₹43.39 Lakh | Challenger ₹9.79 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹50.52 Lakh | ₹41.22 Lakh | Challenger ₹9.30 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹53.18 Lakh | ₹43.39 Lakh | Challenger ₹9.79 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 Gold Wing or the Challenger?
The Challenger, by ₹8.18 lakh on the versions compared here: Gold Wing Gold Wing at ₹44.3 Lakh against Challenger Standard at ₹36.12 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹48.75 Lakh against ₹39.77 Lakh.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹81,904 a month for the Gold Wing and ₹66,828 for the Challenger, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.
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