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Indian Chief Dark Horse vs Triumph Rocket 3

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Indian Chief Dark Horse
Triumph Rocket 3

Indian Motorcycle

Chief Dark Horse

From ₹23.52 Lakh

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Triumph

Rocket 3

From ₹24.03 Lakh

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Indian Chief Dark HorseDark Horse · ₹23.52 Lakh
Triumph Rocket 3Rocket 3 R · ₹24.03 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Chief Dark Horse: ₹23.52 Lakh (ahead) Rocket 3: ₹24.03 Lakh Chief Dark Horse ₹51,100 cheaper
Braking Chief Dark Horse: Dual-channel ABS Rocket 3: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Chief Dark Horse: Not published Rocket 3: 15.15 kmpl Claimed
Power Chief Dark Horse: Not published Rocket 3: 182 PS Torque 156 vs 225 Nm
Weight Chief Dark Horse: 304 kg Rocket 3: 304 kg Seat height 662 vs 773 mm
Versions Chief Dark Horse: 1 Rocket 3: 2 (ahead)

Pick the Chief Dark Horse for the lower price.

Pick the Rocket 3 for more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹23.52 Lakh
₹24.03 Lakh
On-road in
₹25.95 Lakh
₹26.51 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹68,960 a month
₹70,449 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
Not listed
182 PS
Torque
156 Nm
225 Nm
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
15.15 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
1,811 cc / 1,890 cc
2,458 cc
Engine Type
Thunderstroke 111 / 116 49° V-Twin, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve/cyl, Pushrod OHV
Liquid-cooled, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12-valve
Bore x Stroke
101.0 mm x 113.0 mm (111) / 103.2 mm x 113.0 mm (116)
110.2 mm x 85.9 mm
Compression Ratio
9.5:1 (111) / 11.0:1 (116)
10.8:1
Cooling
Air Cooled with Rear Cylinder Deactivation
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6-speed manual
Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Wet multiplate, torque assist clutch
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Shaft drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Semi-Floating Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston caliper
Double disc, 320 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Floating Disc, 300 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
Disc, 300 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Alloy, 17-inch front / 16-inch rear
Front Tyre Size
130/60-B19 61H Tubeless (Pirelli Night Dragon)
150/80-R17
Rear Tyre Size
180/65-B16 81H Tubeless (Pirelli Night Dragon)
240/50-R16
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
46 mm Telescopic Fork (132 mm travel)
Showa 47mm USD cartridge forks
Rear Suspension
Dual outboard preload adjustable shock absorbers (75 mm travel)
Showa fully adjustable piggyback reservoir RSU, remote hydraulic preload adjuster
Frame Type
Classic Steel Tube Trellis Frame with cast aluminium subframe
Full aluminium frame
Wheelbase
1626 mm
1,677 mm
Ground Clearance
125 mm
140 mm

Dimensions

Length
2286 mm
Not listed
Width
922 mm
920 mm
Height
1253 mm
1,125 mm
Seat Height
662 mm
773 mm
Kerb Weight
304 kg (Dry: 294 kg)
304-317 kg (sources disagree)
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 L (Reserve 3.8 L)
18 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
4.0-inch Round Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND (Analogue on base)
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Phone, music, and navigation on 4-inch round RIDE COMMAND screen)
Not listed
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via RIDE COMMAND)
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes (USB charge port standard)
Not listed
Bluetooth/Navigation
Not listed
Optional

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Tour, Standard, Sport)
Sport, Road, Rain, Rider
Traction Control
No
Yes
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)
Available

Lights

Headlight
Full LED (Classic round LED headlamp with DRL)
LED, with projector
Taillight
Full LED combined stop/tail/turn lights
LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Low-slung solo cruiser saddle
Stepped, split pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹23.52 Lakh
₹24.03 Lakh – ₹24.67 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
6 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

Dark Horse₹23.52 Lakh Rocket 3 R₹24.03 Lakh Rocket 3 ₹51,100 more

On-road price by city

Chief Dark Horse Dark Horse against Rocket 3 Rocket 3 R

CityChief Dark HorseRocket 3Gap
Mumbai₹26.89 Lakh₹27.47 LakhChief Dark Horse ₹58,101 less
Pune₹26.89 Lakh₹27.47 LakhChief Dark Horse ₹58,101 less
New Delhi₹25.95 Lakh₹26.51 LakhChief Dark Horse ₹56,057 less
Bengaluru₹28.3 Lakh₹28.92 LakhChief Dark Horse ₹61,167 less
Chennai₹26.89 Lakh₹27.47 LakhChief Dark Horse ₹58,101 less
Hyderabad₹28.3 Lakh₹28.92 LakhChief Dark Horse ₹61,167 less
Ahmedabad₹25.48 Lakh₹26.03 LakhChief Dark Horse ₹55,035 less
Kolkata₹26.42 Lakh₹26.99 LakhChief Dark Horse ₹57,079 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 Dark Horse or the Rocket 3?

The Chief Dark Horse, by ₹51,100 on the versions compared here: Chief Dark Horse Dark Horse at ₹23.52 Lakh against Rocket 3 Rocket 3 R at ₹24.03 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹25.95 Lakh against ₹26.51 Lakh.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹68,960 a month for the Chief Dark Horse and ₹70,449 for the Rocket 3, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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