Indian Chieftain Limited vs Harley-davidson Ultra Limited
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Chieftain Limited vs Harley-davidson Ultra Limited. 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 Ultra Limited: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 389 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 Chieftain Limited
Harley-davidson Ultra Limited
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
168 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
388 kg
389 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
78 hp @ 5,200 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116; note: Indian rates in torque-focused tune, HP figures vary by model year)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
168 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, 2019+ models)
150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
177 km/h
Weight
388 kg (wet/curb weight)
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Chieftain Limited
8.0/10
"The best used touring buy that isn't a Road Glide."
Pros
+Thunderstroke torque is addictive
+Premium audio genuinely impresses
+Cornering ABS works brilliantly
Cons
−Early infotainment software nightmares
−Vague front-end feedback
−Punishing weight at low speed
Harley-davidson Ultra Limited
8.0/10
"The best used touring value if you buy the right year."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance comfort
+Milwaukee-Eight hugely improved
+Heated everything standard
Cons
−Pre-2017 tensioner issues
−Expensive tire replacement costs
−Infotainment ages poorly
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