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Indian Challenger Vs Indian Chief Dark Horse comparison

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Indian Chief Dark Horse Price
Ex-Showroom Price
New Delhi
₹ 36.12 Lakh
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₹ 23.41 Lakh
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Indian Challenger Vs Indian Chief Dark Horse Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Challenger Vs Chief Dark Horse on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Challenger Vs Chief Dark Horse – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Indian Chief Dark Horse in New Delhi starts at ₹ 23.41 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 23.54 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, Indian Challenger price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 36.12 Lakh.

SummaryIndian ChallengerIndian Chief Dark Horse
Price₹ 36.12 Lakh₹ 23.41 Lakh
ManufacturerIndianIndian
Body TypeCruiserCruiser
Mileage17.00 KM/L20.00 KM/L
Power122 hp bhp122 bhp
Engine1768.0 CC1890.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

Challenger Vs Chief Dark Horse – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Indian Chief Dark Horse base engine returns 20 KM/L. The Indian Challenger base returns 17 KM/L.

Challenger Vs Chief Dark Horse – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Indian Chief Dark Horse gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Indian Challenger comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type Liquid-cooled V-twinAir-cooled Thunderstroke 116 V-twin
Engine CC 1768.0 CC1890.0 CC
Engine Power 122 Hp122
Max Torque 178 Nm162.00
Top Speed 200 kmph185 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard BS6BS6
Valves per Cylinder 44
Cooling System LiquidLiquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)Closed Loop Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism N/ASelf Start

Dimension and Weight

Length 2505 mm2286 mm
Width 987 mm992 mm
Height 1420 mm1253 mm
Wheelbase 1668 mm1626 mm
Ground Clearance 137 mm125 mm
Kerb Weight 365 kg304 kg
Seat Height 672 mm662 mm
Chassis Type Cast AluminiumSteel Tube Frame With Cast Aluminum Subframe
Exhaust N/ADual Exhaust w/ Crossover

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 22.7 L15.1 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 3.8 LN/A
Mileage 17.00 KM/L20.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range 385 km302 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension 43 Mm Inverted Telescopic ForkTelescopic Fork / 132 Mm
Rear Suspension Single Shock With Hydraulic AdjustmentDual Shocks W/ Adjustable Preload / 75 Mm
Front Brake Type DiscSingle / Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Front Disc/Drum Size 320 mm300 mm
Rear Brake Type DiscSingle /Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Rear Disc/Drum Size 298 mm300 mm
Tyre Type TubelessTubeless
Front Tyre 130/60-R19Pirelli Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Rear Tyre 180/60-R16Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Wheel Type AlloyMachine Highlighted Cast Black

Standard Features

Instrument ConsoleDigitalNo
OdometerDigitalNo
SpeedometerDigitalAnalogue
Fuel GaugeDigitalYes
Start MechanismElectric StartNo
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes
Stand IndicatorYesNo
Tripmeter CounttickYes
Tripmeter TypeDigitalDigital
TachometerDigitalDigital
Low Battery IndicatorYesYes
Gear IndicatorYesYes
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
ClockYesYes
Service Reminder IndicatorYesNo
Pillion Seat TypeSplitNo
Remote KeyNoNo
Cruise ControlYesNo
7-Speed Automatic DCTcross-
ABScross-
Audiocross-
Engineeringcross-
12V Charge Port-tick
4 Round Ride Command-tick
Keyless Ignition-tick
Rear Cylinder Deactivation-tick

Safety Features

Traction ControlYesNo
ABSDual ChannelNo
Engine Kill SwitchYesYes
Anti-TheftYesNo

Electricals

Head LightLEDLED
Tail LightLEDLED
Turn Signal LampYesYes
DRLsYesYes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)YesYes
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone ConnectivityYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
GPS & NavigationYesYes
USB Charging PortYesYes
SOSNoYes

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty2 Years2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty2 Years/unlimited Km2 Years, Unlimited Miles

Additonal Features

7-inch TFT screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Autocross-
Airbagcross-
Dual Combined Brake Systemcross-
Electrically Adjustable Windscreencross-
Four Riding Modes - Tour, Sport, Econ, and Raincross-
Gyrocompass Navigationcross-
Hill Start Assist cross-
Honda Selectable Torque Controlcross-
Idling Stop and an airbag toocross-
Smart Key Operationcross-

Key Features

USB charge port-tick

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