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Indian Chieftain vs Indian Pursuit

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

Indian Chieftain
Indian Pursuit

Indian Motorcycle

Chieftain

From ₹40.92 Lakh

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Indian Motorcycle

Pursuit

From ₹47.5 Lakh

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Indian ChieftainPowerPlus Dark Horse · ₹40.92 Lakh
Indian PursuitDark Horse · ₹47.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Chieftain: ₹40.92 Lakh (ahead) Pursuit: ₹47.5 Lakh Chieftain ₹6.58 lakh cheaper
Braking Chieftain: Dual-channel ABS Pursuit: Cornering ABS (ahead)
Mileage Chieftain: 13.54 kmpl Pursuit: Not published Claimed
Power Chieftain: 122 hp Pursuit: 122 hp Torque 181.4 vs 181.4 Nm
Weight Chieftain: 382 kg Pursuit: 425 kg Seat height 672 vs 672 mm
Versions Chieftain: 2 Pursuit: 2

Pick the Chieftain for the lower price.

Pick the Pursuit for cornering abs.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹40.92 Lakh
₹47.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹45.04 Lakh
₹52.26 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹1,19,679 a month
₹1,38,859 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
13.54 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

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

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Semi-Floating Disc, 320 mm x 5.0 mm, Brembo calipers
Dual Semi-Floating Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston radial-mount calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Floating Disc, 298 mm x 7.0 mm
Single Floating Disc, 298 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Cornering ABS with Smart Lean Technology (6-axis Bosch IMU)
Wheel Type
10-Spoke Cast Aluminium Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Sport 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
Inverted Telescopic Fork (130 mm travel)
43 mm Inverted Telescopic USD Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Single Shock with Hydraulic Preload Adjustment (114 mm travel)
Single Shock (114 mm travel): hydraulic preload adjustment on the Dark Horse, Fox electronically adjustable preload on the Limited
Frame Type
Cast Aluminium Backbone Frame
Lightweight Cast Aluminium Backbone Frame
Wheelbase
1668 mm
1668 mm
Ground Clearance
137 mm
137 mm

Dimensions

Length
2503 mm
2578 mm
Width
1066 mm
1066 mm
Height
1237 mm
1237 mm
Seat Height
672 mm
672 mm
Kerb Weight
382 kg (full of fuel; 366 kg with empty tank)
425 kg (full of fuel; 409 kg with empty tank)
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.7 L
22.7 L (Reserve 4.0 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, audio streaming)
Yes (Bluetooth phone, music, and intercom integration)
Navigation
Yes (Full map turn-by-turn navigation with live weather/traffic)
Yes (Full map turn-by-turn navigation with live traffic/weather)
USB Charging
Yes (USB port in fairing compartment)
Yes (Dual USB charging ports & 12V outlets)

Safety & Convenience

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

Lights

Headlight
Full LED (Pathfinder LED Headlamp with driving lights)
Full LED Pathfinder Headlamp + integrated lower fairing driving lights
Taillight
Full LED integrated into rear fender
Full LED integrated into trunk and saddlebags
Turn Indicators
Full LED
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Premium two-up touring saddle with floorboards
Heated luxury touring seat with passenger backrest and armrests
Under-Seat Storage
Remote-locking weatherproof hard saddlebags (~68 L capacity)
Massive 3-piece remote-locking luggage system (136+ L total volume with trunk and saddlebags)

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹40.92 Lakh – ₹41.25 Lakh
₹47.5 Lakh – ₹47.76 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
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

Petrol, manual

PowerPlus Dark Horse₹40.92 Lakh Dark Horse₹47.5 Lakh Pursuit ₹6.58 lakh more

On-road price by city

Chieftain PowerPlus Dark Horse against Pursuit Dark Horse

CityChieftainPursuitGap
Mumbai₹46.68 Lakh₹54.16 LakhChieftain ₹7.48 lakh less
Pune₹46.68 Lakh₹54.16 LakhChieftain ₹7.48 lakh less
New Delhi₹45.04 Lakh₹52.26 LakhChieftain ₹7.22 lakh less
Bengaluru₹49.13 Lakh₹57.01 LakhChieftain ₹7.88 lakh less
Chennai₹46.68 Lakh₹54.16 LakhChieftain ₹7.48 lakh less
Hyderabad₹49.13 Lakh₹57.01 LakhChieftain ₹7.88 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹44.22 Lakh₹51.31 LakhChieftain ₹7.09 lakh less
Kolkata₹45.86 Lakh₹53.21 LakhChieftain ₹7.35 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 Chieftain or the Pursuit?

The Chieftain, by ₹6.58 lakh on the versions compared here: Chieftain PowerPlus Dark Horse at ₹40.92 Lakh against Pursuit Dark Horse at ₹47.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹45.04 Lakh against ₹52.26 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

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

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,19,679 a month for the Chieftain and ₹1,38,859 for the Pursuit, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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