Indian Chief Dark Horse vs Indian Chief
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
Indian Chief
Horsepower (hp)
79 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 Nm
139 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
330 kg
356 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
79 hp @ 4,800 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111, 2016–2021 generations)
72 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: 2014+ Thunderstroke 111; modern variants vary)
Torque
139 Nm @ 2,900 rpm
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2014+ Thunderstroke 111)
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: factory-limited, real-world figures vary)
185 km/h (note: estimated for 2014+ Thunderstroke 111 variant)
Weight
330 kg (curb/wet weight)
356 kg (wet/curb weight — 2014+ Indian Chief Classic)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average for 2014+ models
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
Indian Chief
8.5/10
"A genuinely premium cruiser that earns its price tag on used market."
Pros
+Massive low-down torque
+Premium fit and finish
+Strong aftermarket support
Cons
−Heavy at slow speeds
−Infotainment can glitch
−Chrome maintenance intensive