Indian Chieftain Limited vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Chieftain Limited vs Honda Cbf1000. 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. Honda Cbf1000: 98 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Chieftain Limited
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
168 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
388 kg
256 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)
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
168 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, 2019+ models)
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
225 km/h
Weight
388 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
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
Honda Cbf1000
7.5/10
"The sensible touring choice that quietly outperforms its boring reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Exhaust headers rust badly
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Uninspiring, anonymous styling
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