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Indian Motorcycle

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse

Cruiser Motorcycle · Petrol

156 Nm
Torque

Variant

1 variant
Ex-showroom · Dark Horse ₹25.01 Lakh
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • Distinctive bobbed-fender styling sets it apart from the standard Chief
  • Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 (1,890cc), confirmed directly on indianmotorcycle.in, delivers strong low-rpm torque suited to Indian riding conditions
  • Dual-channel ABS and keyless ignition standard

Worth knowing

  • Indian publishes no prices in India; the figures shown are its June 2025 list prices, so expect dealer quotes to be higher after the September 2025 GST rise on bikes above 350cc
  • Peak horsepower for the Thunderstroke engine family is not officially published by the manufacturer; independent dyno estimates suggest roughly 74 to 85 hp only
  • No official ARAI mileage figure published; aggregator estimates of roughly 20 kmpl are unofficial and unverified

Performance

Dark Horse
156Nm
Gearbox6-Speed Manual

Engine

1,890cc
Fuel tank15.1 L
Air Cooled with Rear Cylinder…6 Speed ManualWet Multiplate Clutch

Rider safety

Dual-channel ABSRiding modesCruise control
Front disc300 mm
Rear brake300 mm

Rider fit

Seat height662 mm
Kerb weight315 kg
Wheelbase1,626 mm
Fuel tank15.1 L

Price

Dark Horse
₹25.01 Lakh
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹28.59 Lakh
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹42,021 / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cockpit & tech

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse, interior
  • Display4.0-inch Round Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND
  • ConnectivityPhone, music, navigation on Dark Horse
  • NavigationTurn-by-Turn navigation via RIDE COMMAND
  • HeadlightFull LED (Shrouded round LED headlamp nacelle)

Dimensions

1,626 mm2,286 mm1,349 mm
Length2,286 mm
Width915 mm
Height1,349 mm
Wheelbase1,626 mm
Kerb weight315 kg (full of fuel

Photos

9 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 2 colours

The Spec'd real-world audit

Safety
Dual-channel ABS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Tune Dark Horse

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc) 1,890 cc
Engine Type Thunderstroke 116 49° V-Twin, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve/cyl, Pushrod OHV
Max Power 88 PS @ 4,500 rpm (86.8 bhp / 64.7 kW)
Max Torque 156 Nm @ 3,300 rpm
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)
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)
Rear Suspension Dual outboard preload adjustable shock absorbers (75 mm travel)
Frame Type Steel Tube Trellis Frame with cast aluminium subframe
Wheelbase (mm) 1626 mm
Ground Clearance (mm) 125 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm) 2286 mm
Width (mm) 915 mm
Height (mm) 1349 mm
Seat Height (mm) 662 mm
Kerb Weight (kg) 315 kg (full of fuel; 304 kg with empty tank)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 15.1 L (Reserve 3.8 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type 4.0-inch Round Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes (Phone, music, navigation on Dark Horse)
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 No
Quickshifter No
Cruise Control Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)

Lights

Headlight Full LED (Shrouded round LED headlamp 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
Under-Seat Storage Minimal tool kit only

Source Notes / Discrepancies

Source Notes / Discrepancies Muscular bobber styling with mini-ape handlebars, forward controls, shrouded fork tubes, wire-spoke 16-inch wheels with chunky tyres, and Thunderstroke 116 engine. Sources: Indian Motorcycle, BikeWale, BikeDekho.

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax and insurance for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Or see the full breakdown for a specific city:

Mumbai, Maharashtra Pune, Maharashtra New Delhi Bengaluru, Karnataka Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse: quick answers

Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse price in India starts at ₹25.01 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹27.59 Lakh on-road in New Delhi.

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What is the on-road price of the Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse?

It starts at about ₹27.59 Lakh in New Delhi, with road tax and insurance included. Elsewhere: Mumbai ₹28.59 Lakh, Pune ₹28.59 Lakh, Chennai ₹28.59 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹30.09 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹30.09 Lakh.

What brakes does the Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse use?

Dual-channel ABS, according to its spec sheet.

What are the Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse's main rivals?

The Triumph Rocket 3, Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic and Ducati Diavel V4. See it side by side with the Triumph Rocket 3.

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