Indian Chief Bobber vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Chief Bobber vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber. Indian Chief Bobber: 78 hp @ 5,000 rpm hp, 295 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Triumph Bonneville Bobber: 77 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Chief Bobber
Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
295 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
78 hp @ 5,000 rpm
77 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 2,900 rpm
106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
177 km/h
Weight
295 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Chief Bobber
8.0/10
"A genuinely special cruiser that rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Thunderstroke torque is addictive
+Stunning visual presence
+Solid long-term reliability
Cons
−Solo seat destroys your back
−Parts network thinner than Harley
−Forward controls divide opinion
Triumph Bonneville Bobber
8.0/10
"A beautiful, characterful cruiser that rewards patient, shorter-haul riding."
Pros
+Torque-rich engine character
+Head-turning authentic styling
+Surprising real-world handling
Cons
−Rear suspension genuinely punishing
−Solo seat limits passenger use
−16-inch tire sourcing awkward
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