Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse vs Indian Super Chief

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Indian Motorcycle

Chief Bobber Dark Horse

From ₹25.01 Lakh

Chief Bobber Dark Horse version

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Indian Motorcycle

Super Chief

From ₹24.54 Lakh

Super Chief version

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Indian Chief Bobber Dark HorseDark Horse · ₹25.01 Lakh

Only differences

Indian Super ChiefDark Horse · ₹24.54 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Chief Bobber Dark Horse: ₹25.01 Lakh Super Chief: ₹24.54 Lakh (ahead) Super Chief ₹47,000 cheaper

Braking Chief Bobber Dark Horse: Dual-channel ABS Super Chief: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage Chief Bobber Dark Horse: Not published Super Chief: 14 kmpl Claimed

Weight Chief Bobber Dark Horse: 315 kg Super Chief: 335 kg Seat height 662 vs 665 mm

Versions Chief Bobber Dark Horse: 1 Super Chief: 2 (ahead)

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Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹25.01 Lakh

₹24.54 Lakh

On-road in

₹27.59 Lakh

₹27.07 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹46,351 a month

₹45,484 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

Not listed

Torque

156 Nm

Gearbox

6-Speed Manual

Mileage

Not published

14 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

1,890 cc

Engine Type

Thunderstroke 116 49° V-Twin, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve/cyl, Pushrod OHV

Bore x Stroke

103.2 mm x 113.0 mm

Compression Ratio

11.0:1

Cooling

Air Cooled with Rear Cylinder Deactivation

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual

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

Classic Black Wire-Spoke Wheels (16-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)

Black Wire-Spoke Wheels (16-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)

Front Tyre Size

130/90-B16 73H Tube-type (Metzeler Cruisetec)

Rear Tyre Size

180/65-B16 81H Tube-type (Metzeler Cruisetec)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

46 mm Telescopic Fork with shrouded covers (132 mm travel)

46 mm Telescopic Fork with fork shroud covers (132 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

Dual outboard preload adjustable shock absorbers (75 mm travel)

Frame Type

Steel Tube Trellis Frame with cast aluminium subframe

Wheelbase

1626 mm

Ground Clearance

125 mm

Dimensions

Length

2286 mm

Width

915 mm

1080 mm

Height

1349 mm

1203 mm

Seat Height

662 mm

665 mm

Kerb Weight

315 kg (full of fuel; 304 kg with empty tank)

335 kg (full of fuel; 324 kg with empty tank)

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.1 L (Reserve 3.8 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

4.0-inch Round Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND

4.0-inch Round Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND with Navigation

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Phone, music, navigation on Dark Horse)

Yes (Bluetooth phone, music, and navigation integration)

Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via RIDE COMMAND)

USB Charging

Yes (USB port standard)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

3 Modes (Tour, Standard, Sport)

Traction Control

Quickshifter

Cruise Control

Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)

Lights

Headlight

Full LED (Shrouded round LED headlamp nacelle)

Full LED (Shrouded round LED headlamp with chrome nacelle)

Taillight

Full LED combined stop/tail/turn lights

Turn Indicators

Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Solo bobber saddle with mini-ape hanger handlebars and forward foot controls

Two-up comfort touring seat with floorboards and passenger pillion

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Quick-release genuine leather saddlebags (~37 L capacity)

Choice

Versions

1 version

2 versions

Price range

₹25.01 Lakh

₹24.54 Lakh – ₹26.94 Lakh

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

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Petrol, manual

Dark Horse₹25.01 Lakh Dark Horse₹24.54 Lakh Super Chief ₹47,000 less

On-road price in six cities

Chief Bobber Dark Horse Dark Horse against Super Chief Dark Horse

City	Chief Bobber Dark Horse	Super Chief	Gap
Mumbai	₹28.59 Lakh	₹28.05 Lakh	Super Chief ₹53,439 less
Pune	₹28.59 Lakh	₹28.05 Lakh	Super Chief ₹53,439 less
New Delhi	₹27.59 Lakh	₹27.07 Lakh	Super Chief ₹51,559 less
Bengaluru	₹30.09 Lakh	₹29.53 Lakh	Super Chief ₹56,259 less
Chennai	₹28.59 Lakh	₹28.05 Lakh	Super Chief ₹53,439 less
Hyderabad	₹30.09 Lakh	₹29.53 Lakh	Super Chief ₹56,259 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 Chief Bobber Dark Horse or the Super Chief?

The Super Chief, by ₹47,000 on the versions compared here: Chief Bobber Dark Horse Dark Horse at ₹25.01 Lakh against Super Chief Dark Horse at ₹24.54 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹27.59 Lakh against ₹27.07 Lakh.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹46,351 a month for the Chief Bobber Dark Horse and ₹45,484 for the Super Chief, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.