Indian Chief Classic vs Indian Chief Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Chief Classic vs Indian Chief Bobber. Indian Chief Classic: 73 hp @ 5,600 rpm hp, 367 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Chief Classic
Indian Chief Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 Nm
139 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
367 kg
295 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
73 hp @ 5,600 rpm
78 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 2,900 rpm
139 Nm @ 2,900 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
367 kg (wet/curb weight)
295 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.7 L/100km (approx. 14.9 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Chief Classic
8.2/10
"Arguably the best American cruiser you can buy used today."
Pros
+Thunderstroke engine pulls magnificently
+Build quality embarrasses comparable Harleys
+Stunning retro styling holds value
Cons
−Heavy for urban riding
−Early electrical gremlins common
−Stock tires genuinely terrible
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
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