Indian Chieftain Limited vs Harley-davidson Street Glide — which has more power?

Indian Chieftain Limited produces 78 hp @ 5,200 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116; note: Indian rates in torque-focused tune, HP figures vary by model year); Harley-davidson Street Glide produces 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm. Harley-davidson Street Glide wins by 15 hp.

Indian Chieftain Limited vs Harley-davidson Street Glide — which is faster?

Top speed: Indian Chieftain Limited 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Harley-davidson Street Glide 177 km/h. Indian Chieftain Limited is the faster of the two.

Indian Chieftain Limited vs Harley-davidson Street Glide — which is lighter?

Weight: Indian Chieftain Limited 388 kg (wet/curb weight), Harley-davidson Street Glide 368 kg (wet/curb weight).

Indian Chieftain Limited vs Harley-davidson Street Glide — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Indian Chieftain Limited 7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, typical real-world average), Harley-davidson Street Glide 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average. Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Indian Chieftain Limited vs Harley-davidson Street Glide — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Indian Chieftain Limited 8.0/10 and Harley-davidson Street Glide 8.0/10. Indian Chieftain Limited caveat: New riders uncomfortable managing serious heavyweight bikes. Harley-davidson Street Glide caveat: You prioritize handling dynamics over highway comfort.

Indian Chieftain Limited vs Harley-davidson Street Glide — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Indian Chieftain Limited 78 hp, Harley-davidson Street Glide 93 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Indian Chieftain Limited vs Harley-davidson Street Glide — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Indian Chieftain Limited: 388 kg, 78 hp. Harley-davidson Street Glide: 368 kg, 93 hp.

Indian Chieftain Limited vs Harley-davidson Street Glide

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Indian Chieftain Limited vs Harley-davidson Street Glide. Indian Chieftain Limited: 78 hp @ 5,200 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116; note: Indian rates in torque-focused tune, HP figures vary by model year) hp, 388 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Harley-davidson Street Glide: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 368 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.