Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X Vs Indian Chief Dark Horse comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.7 Lakh

₹ 23.41 Lakh

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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X Vs Indian Chief Dark Horse Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Thunderbird 350X 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.

Thunderbird 350X 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.

Summary	Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X	Indian Chief Dark Horse
Price	₹ 1.7 Lakh	₹ 23.41 Lakh
Manufacturer	Royal Enfield	Indian
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	35.00 KM/L	20.00 KM/L
Power	19.80 bhp	122 bhp
Engine	346.0 CC	1890.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Thunderbird 350X 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.

Thunderbird 350X Vs Chief Dark Horse – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Indian Chief Dark Horse gets bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	N/A	Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 V-twin
Engine CC	346.0 CC	1890.0 CC
Engine Power	19.80	122
Max Torque	28.00	162.00
Top Speed	N/A	185 kmph
No. of Gears	5 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	N/A	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	2	4
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Constant Vacuum Carburetor	Closed Loop Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self / Kick Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2040 mm	2286 mm
Width	830 mm	992 mm
Height	1140 mm	1253 mm
Wheelbase	1350 mm	1626 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	125 mm
Kerb Weight	195 kg	304 kg
Seat Height	N/A	662 mm
Chassis Type	Single Down Tube	Steel Tube Frame With Cast Aluminum Subframe
Exhaust	N/A	Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	20.0 L	15.1 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	N/A
Mileage	35.00 KM/L	20.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	302 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	41mm Forks, 130mm Travel	Telescopic Fork / 132 Mm
Rear Suspension	Twin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers With 5-step Adjustable Preload, 80mm Travel	Dual Shocks W/ Adjustable Preload / 75 Mm
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc, Double Piston Caliper	Single / Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Front Disc/Drum Size	280 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc, Single Piston Caliper	Single /Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	300 mm
Tyre Type	N/A	Tubeless
Front Tyre	90 / 90 - 19" - 52 P TL	Pirelli Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Rear Tyre	90 / 90 - 19" - 52 P TL	Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Machine Highlighted Cast Black

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	No
Odometer	-	No
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	Yes	Yes
Start Mechanism	-	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Stand Indicator	-	No
Tripmeter Count	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	No
Pillion Seat Type	-	No
Remote Key	-	No
Cruise Control	-	No
LED DRL (Daylight Running Light)		-
LED Tail Lamp		-
12V Charge Port	-
4 Round Ride Command	-
Keyless Ignition	-
Rear Cylinder Deactivation	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	-	No
ABS	-	No
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	-	No

Electricals

Head Light	-	LED
Tail Light	-	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	-	Yes
DRLs	-	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
GPS & Navigation	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
SOS	-	Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	-	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	-	2 Years, Unlimited Miles

Additonal Features

Key Features

Bluetooth		-
GPS Tracking		-
USB charge port	-

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