Indian Challenger vs Indian Chieftain

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

Indian Challenger
Indian Chieftain

Indian Motorcycle

Challenger

From ₹36.12 Lakh

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Indian Motorcycle

Chieftain

From ₹40.92 Lakh

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Indian ChallengerStandard · ₹36.12 Lakh
Indian ChieftainPowerPlus Dark Horse · ₹40.92 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Challenger: ₹36.12 Lakh (ahead) Chieftain: ₹40.92 Lakh Challenger ₹4.80 lakh cheaper
Braking Challenger: Cornering ABS (ahead) Chieftain: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Challenger: Not published Chieftain: 13.54 kmpl Claimed
Power Challenger: 122 hp Chieftain: 122 hp Torque 181.4 vs 181.4 Nm
Weight Challenger: 381 kg Chieftain: 382 kg Seat height 672 vs 672 mm
Versions Challenger: 3 (ahead) Chieftain: 2

Pick the Challenger for the lower price, cornering abs and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹36.12 Lakh
₹40.92 Lakh
On-road in
₹39.77 Lakh
₹45.04 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹66,828 a month
₹75,675 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
122 hp
122 hp
Torque
181.4 Nm
181.4 Nm
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Mileage
Not published
13.54 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
1,768 cc
1,834 cc (112 cubic inches)
Engine Type
PowerPlus 108 V-Twin (60°), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, SOHC, Liquid-Cooled
PowerPlus 112 V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled (valve/cam architecture not published by Indian Motorcycle India)
Bore x Stroke
108.0 mm x 96.5 mm
110 mm x 96.5 mm
Compression Ratio
11.4:1
11.4:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled with Rear Cylinder Deactivation
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (True overdrive)
6 Speed Manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate with assist and slipper clutch
Wet multiplate with assist
Drive Type
Belt Drive (Carbon-reinforced belt)
Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Semi-Floating Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston radial-mount calipers
Dual Semi-Floating Disc, 320 mm x 5.0 mm, Brembo calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Floating Disc, 298 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
Single Floating Disc, 298 mm x 7.0 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Cornering ABS with Smart Lean Technology (6-axis Bosch IMU)
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Sport Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
10-Spoke Cast Aluminium Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size
130/60-B19 66H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)
130/60-B19 66H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)
Rear Tyre Size
180/60-R16 80H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)
180/60-R16 80H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
43 mm Inverted Telescopic USD Fork (130 mm travel)
Inverted Telescopic Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Fox Monoshock with hydraulic preload adjustment (114 mm travel)
Single Shock with Hydraulic Preload Adjustment (114 mm travel)
Frame Type
Lightweight Cast Aluminium Backbone Frame
Cast Aluminium Backbone Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1668 mm
1668 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
137 mm
137 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2500 mm
2503 mm
Width (mm)
990 mm
1066 mm
Height (mm)
1429 mm
1237 mm
Seat Height (mm)
672 mm
672 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
381 kg (Dry: 365 kg)
382 kg (full of fuel; 366 kg with empty tank)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
22.7 L (Reserve 4.0 L)
22.7 L

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
7-inch Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND with Apple CarPlay
7-inch Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND with Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth phone, music, and intercom integration)
Yes (Bluetooth phone, music, audio streaming)
Navigation
Yes (Full map turn-by-turn navigation with live traffic/weather)
Yes (Full map turn-by-turn navigation with live weather/traffic)
USB Charging
Yes (USB charging port in fairing storage & 12V socket)
Yes (USB port in fairing compartment)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Rain, Standard, Sport)
3 Modes (Standard, Rain, Sport)
Traction Control
Yes (Dynamic Traction Control with Lean Angle Sensitivity)
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)

Lights

Headlight
Full LED (Challenger LED Headlamp with central Pathfinder LED projector and DRL)
Full LED (Pathfinder LED Headlamp with driving lights)
Taillight
Full LED integrated into rear fenders
Full LED integrated into rear fender
Turn Indicators
Full LED integrated into fairing and rear
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Contoured two-up touring seat with lumbar support
Premium two-up touring saddle with floorboards
Under-Seat Storage
Weatherproof remote-locking hard saddlebags (~68 L luggage volume)
Remote-locking weatherproof hard saddlebags (~68 L capacity)

Choice

Versions
3 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹36.12 Lakh – ₹42.05 Lakh
₹40.92 Lakh – ₹41.25 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
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

Petrol, manual

Standard₹36.12 Lakh PowerPlus Dark Horse₹40.92 Lakh Chieftain ₹4.80 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

Challenger Standard against Chieftain PowerPlus Dark Horse

CityChallengerChieftainGap
Mumbai₹41.22 Lakh₹46.68 LakhChallenger ₹5.46 lakh less
Pune₹41.22 Lakh₹46.68 LakhChallenger ₹5.46 lakh less
New Delhi₹39.77 Lakh₹45.04 LakhChallenger ₹5.27 lakh less
Bengaluru₹43.39 Lakh₹49.13 LakhChallenger ₹5.75 lakh less
Chennai₹41.22 Lakh₹46.68 LakhChallenger ₹5.46 lakh less
Hyderabad₹43.39 Lakh₹49.13 LakhChallenger ₹5.75 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 Challenger or the Chieftain?

The Challenger, by ₹4.80 lakh on the versions compared here: Challenger Standard at ₹36.12 Lakh against Chieftain PowerPlus Dark Horse at ₹40.92 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹39.77 Lakh against ₹45.04 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Challenger Standard makes 122 hp and 181.4 Nm and the Chieftain PowerPlus Dark Horse makes 122 hp and 181.4 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹66,828 a month for the Challenger and ₹75,675 for the Chieftain, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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