Harley-davidson Sport Glide vs Indian Chieftain
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Sport Glide vs Indian Chieftain. Harley-davidson Sport Glide: 86 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 309 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Indian Chieftain: 78 hp @ 4,600 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111; note: Indian rates torque over peak hp) hp, 379 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Sport Glide
Indian Chieftain
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
139 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
309 kg
379 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
86 hp @ 5,020 rpm
78 hp @ 4,600 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111; note: Indian rates torque over peak hp)
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
139 Nm @ 2,900 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111)
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h
Weight
309 kg (curb weight)
379 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Sport Glide
7.8/10
"The sleeper bagger that punches above its used price tag."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight pulls strong everywhere
+Detachable gear actually works
+Handles better than expected
Cons
−Suspension needs immediate upgrading
−Seat comfort drops off fast
−Early compensator issues exist
Indian Chieftain
8.0/10
"A genuine Harley alternative that rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Thunderstroke engine genuinely reliable
+Fairing comfort class-leading
+Strong resale value holds
Cons
−Dealer network still patchy
−Heavy below 5mph maneuvering
−Early models had electrical issues
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