Indian Chief Dark Horse vs Harley-davidson Fat Boy
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Chief Dark Horse
Harley-davidson Fat Boy
Horsepower (hp)
79 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 Nm
161 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
330 kg
317 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
79 hp @ 4,800 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111, 2016–2021 generations)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation)
Torque
139 Nm @ 2,900 rpm
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation)
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: factory-limited, real-world figures vary)
175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
330 kg (curb/wet weight)
317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2023 FLFBS model)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average for current Milwaukee-Eight model)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Chief Dark Horse
8.5/10
"The most resolved American V-twin you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Thunder Stroke torque is addictive
+Chassis noticeably sharper than competitors
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Rear cylinder runs very hot
−Stock seat punishes long hauls
−Pre-2019 electronics feel primitive
Harley-davidson Fat Boy
7.8/10
"A genuine icon that rewards patient, budget-conscious buyers who shop carefully."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight genuinely smooth engine
+Bulletproof resale value retention
+Effortless low-speed stability
Cons
−Heavy at 674lbs wet
−Pre-2017 compensator issues costly
−Poor slow-speed cornering clearance