Indian Challenger Dark Horse vs Harley-davidson Road Glide Special
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Challenger Dark Horse
Harley-davidson Road Glide Special
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
178 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
380 kg
390 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
122 hp @ 5,500 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically influenced)
185 km/h
Weight
380 kg (wet/curb weight)
390 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L) — best estimate based on real-world reports
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Challenger Dark Horse
8.5/10
"The best performance bagger America currently makes, full stop."
Pros
+PowerPlus engine genuinely impressive
+Handles far better than expected
+Premium tech works reliably
Cons
−Touchscreen software can frustrate
−Riding position polarising
−Dealer coverage thinner than Harley
Harley-davidson Road Glide Special
8.0/10
"Best used touring value if you buy smart and budget for suspension."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 is excellent
+Fairing kills wind fatigue
+Strong used parts ecosystem
Cons
−Infotainment screen fails often
−Stock suspension needs upgrading
−Heavy at low-speed manoeuvring