Indian Challenger Dark Horse vs Indian Challenger
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
Indian Challenger
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
122 hp
Torque (Nm)
178 Nm
178 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
209 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
380 kg
380 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
122 hp @ 5,500 rpm
122 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
178 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically influenced)
209 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced, real-world figures vary)
Weight
380 kg (wet/curb weight)
380 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
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
Indian Challenger
8.5/10
"The best factory bagger you can buy used right now."
Pros
+PowerPlus engine seriously impressive
+Handles better than expected
+Strong factory feature list
Cons
−Infotainment gremlins plague early models
−Heavy at low speeds
−Fairing mounts crack easily