Triumph Rocket 3 Vs Indian Chief Dark Horse comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 22.23 Lakh

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₹ 23.41 Lakh

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Triumph Rocket 3 Vs Indian Chief Dark Horse Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Rocket 3 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.

Rocket 3 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, Triumph Rocket 3 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 22.23 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 23.09 Lakh for range topping model.

Summary	Triumph Rocket 3	Indian Chief Dark Horse
Price	₹ 22.23 Lakh	₹ 23.41 Lakh
Manufacturer	Triumph	Indian
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	13.00 KM/L	20.00 KM/L
Power	165.00 bhp	122 bhp
Engine	2458.0 CC	1890.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Rocket 3 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 Triumph Rocket 3 base returns 13 KM/L.

Rocket 3 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 Triumph Rocket 3 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	N/A	Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 V-twin
Engine CC	2458.0 CC	1890.0 CC
Engine Power	165.00	122
Max Torque	221.00	162.00
Top Speed	N/A	185 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	N/A	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Water Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injected	Closed Loop Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2400 mm	2286 mm
Width	889 mm	992 mm
Height	1065 mm	1253 mm
Wheelbase	1677 mm	1626 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	125 mm
Kerb Weight	291 kg	304 kg
Seat Height	773 mm	662 mm
Chassis Type	Full Aluminium Frame	Steel Tube Frame With Cast Aluminum Subframe
Rake	27.9 º	N/A
Trail	134.9 mm	N/A
Exhaust	N/A	Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	18.0 L	15.1 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	N/A
Mileage	13.00 KM/L	20.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	302 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Showa 47mm Upside-down 1 1 Cartridge Front Forks, Compression And Rebound Adjuster. 120mm Travel	Telescopic Fork / 132 Mm
Rear Suspension	Fully Adjustable Showa Piggyback Reservoir RSU With Remote Hydraulic Preload Adjuster, 107mm Rear Wheel Travel.	Dual Shocks W/ Adjustable Preload / 75 Mm
Front Brake Type	Discs	Single / Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Discs	Single /Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Rear Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	300 mm
Tyre Type	N/A	Tubeless
Front Tyre	150/80 R17 V	Pirelli Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Rear Tyre	240/50 R16 V	Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheel	Machine Highlighted Cast Black

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	No
Odometer	-	No
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	Yes	Yes
Start Mechanism	-	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Stand Indicator	-	No
Tripmeter Count	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	No
Pillion Seat Type	-	No
Remote Key	-	No
Cruise Control	-	No
ABS		-
Four Riding Modes		-
Hill Hold Control		-
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

USB charge port

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