Honda Gold Wing vs Indian Chieftain

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Honda Gold Wing
Indian Chieftain

Honda

Gold Wing

From ₹44.3 Lakh

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Indian Motorcycle

Chieftain

From ₹40.92 Lakh

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Honda Gold WingGold Wing · ₹44.3 Lakh
Indian ChieftainPowerPlus Dark Horse · ₹40.92 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Gold Wing: ₹44.3 Lakh Chieftain: ₹40.92 Lakh (ahead) Chieftain ₹3.38 lakh cheaper
Braking Gold Wing: Dual-channel ABS Chieftain: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Gold Wing: Not published Chieftain: 13.54 kmpl Claimed
Power Gold Wing: Not published Chieftain: 122 hp Different engines
Weight Gold Wing: 390 kg Chieftain: 382 kg Seat height 745 vs 672 mm
Versions Gold Wing: 1 Chieftain: 2 (ahead) Only Gold Wing: petrol, automatic

Pick the Chieftain for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹44.3 Lakh
₹40.92 Lakh
On-road in
₹48.75 Lakh
₹45.04 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹81,904 a month
₹75,675 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
Mileage
Not published
13.54 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
1,833.0 cc
1,834 cc (112 cubic inches)
Engine Type
4-Stroke, 24-Valve SOHC Liquid-Cooled Horizontally Opposed Flat-6 (Boxer 6-Cylinder)
PowerPlus 112 V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled (valve/cam architecture not published by Indian Motorcycle India)
Bore x Stroke
73.0 x 73.0 mm (Square Bore)
110 mm x 96.5 mm
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.4:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled with Rear Cylinder Deactivation
Gearbox
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission (DCT) with Walking Mode (Forward & Reverse)
6 Speed Manual
Clutch
Hydraulic Dual-Clutch (DCT)
Wet multiplate with assist
Drive Type
Enclosed Shaft Drive
Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual 320 mm Discs with 6-Piston Calipers
Dual Semi-Floating Disc, 320 mm x 5.0 mm, Brembo calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
316 mm Disc with 3-Piston Caliper
Single Floating Disc, 298 mm x 7.0 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Electronically Controlled Combined Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Polished Forged Alloy Wheels
10-Spoke Cast Aluminium 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
Inverted Telescopic Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Pro-Link Monoshock with Electronically Controlled Showa 4-Mode Preload Adjustment
Single Shock with Hydraulic Preload Adjustment (114 mm travel)
Frame Type
Aluminium Die-Cast Twin-Spar Frame
Cast Aluminium Backbone Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1,695 mm
1668 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
130 mm
137 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,615 mm
2503 mm
Width (mm)
905 mm
1066 mm
Height (mm)
1,430 mm - 1,555 mm (with Electric Windshield)
1237 mm
Seat Height (mm)
745 mm
672 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
390 kg (Kerb Weight)
382 kg (full of fuel; 366 kg with empty tank)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
21.1 Litres (350+ km touring range)
22.7 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, audio streaming)
Navigation
Full Integrated GPS Navigation System with 3D Map View
Yes (Full map turn-by-turn navigation with live weather/traffic)
USB Charging
USB-A & Type-C Ports (Dual front & luggage ports)
Yes (USB port in fairing compartment)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
4 Riding Modes: Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain (Integrated Throttle-By-Wire, HSTC, Suspension & Damping)
3 Modes (Standard, Rain, Sport)
Traction Control
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
No
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 (Pathfinder LED Headlamp with driving lights)
Taillight
Full LED Touring Tail Lamp Strip
Full LED integrated into rear fender
Turn Indicators
LED Fog Lamps & Integrated LED Mirror Blinkers
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Dual Heated Touring Seats with Independent Passenger Backrest, Armrests & 5-Level Seat Heating
Premium two-up touring saddle with floorboards
Under-Seat Storage
61 Litres Top Trunk + Dual 60L Panniers = 121 Litres Total Luggage Storage
Remote-locking weatherproof hard saddlebags (~68 L capacity)

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹44.3 Lakh
₹40.92 Lakh – ₹41.25 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
4 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 Chieftain sells a petrol, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹40.92 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Gold Wing Gold Wing against Chieftain PowerPlus Dark Horse

CityGold WingChieftainGap
Mumbai₹50.52 Lakh₹46.68 LakhChieftain ₹3.84 lakh less
Pune₹50.52 Lakh₹46.68 LakhChieftain ₹3.84 lakh less
New Delhi₹48.75 Lakh₹45.04 LakhChieftain ₹3.71 lakh less
Bengaluru₹53.18 Lakh₹49.13 LakhChieftain ₹4.05 lakh less
Chennai₹50.52 Lakh₹46.68 LakhChieftain ₹3.84 lakh less
Hyderabad₹53.18 Lakh₹49.13 LakhChieftain ₹4.05 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 Chieftain?

The Chieftain, by ₹3.38 lakh on the versions compared here: Gold Wing Gold Wing at ₹44.3 Lakh against Chieftain PowerPlus Dark Horse at ₹40.92 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹48.75 Lakh against ₹45.04 Lakh.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹81,904 a month for the Gold Wing and ₹75,675 for the Chieftain, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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