Indian Challenger vs Cfmoto 1250tr-g
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Challenger vs Cfmoto 1250tr-g. Indian Challenger: 122 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 380 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced, real-world figures vary), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Cfmoto 1250tr-g: ~143 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: best estimate based on available data; official figures vary by market) hp, ~299 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~220 km/h (estimated, note: officially limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Challenger
Cfmoto 1250tr-g
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
143 hp
Torque (Nm)
178 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
209 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
380 kg
299 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
122 hp @ 5,500 rpm
~143 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: best estimate based on available data; official figures vary by market)
Torque
178 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
~130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (note: best estimate; verify with regional spec sheets)
Top Speed
209 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced, real-world figures vary)
~220 km/h (estimated, note: officially limited in some markets)
Weight
380 kg (curb weight)
~299 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Cfmoto 1250tr-g
7.5/10
"Serious touring capability at a price that embarrasses European rivals."
Pros
+Exceptional value for money
+Heated grips standard fit
+Smooth mid-range torque
Cons
−Soft suspension from factory
−Patchy independent dealer network
−Plasticky switchgear feel
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