Indian Springfield Dark Horse vs Indian Springfield
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Springfield Dark Horse vs Indian Springfield. Indian Springfield Dark Horse: 78 hp @ 5,000 rpm hp, 371 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: Indian does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Indian Springfield: 78 hp @ 4,900 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111 engine) hp, 358 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Springfield Dark Horse
Indian Springfield
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
139 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
371 kg
358 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
78 hp @ 5,000 rpm
78 hp @ 4,900 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111 engine)
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: Indian does not officially publish top speed figures)
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
371 kg (wet/curb weight)
358 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Springfield Dark Horse
8.0/10
"A serious tourer that rewards patient, measured riders handsomely."
Pros
+116ci torque is immense
+Genuinely capable highway tourer
+Clean blackout aesthetic ages well
Cons
−Stock seat wears quickly
−Early touchscreen responsiveness issues
−Soft suspension limits spirited riding
Indian Springfield
8.2/10
"A serious touring machine that rewards patient buyers who shop carefully."
Pros
+Thunder stroke torque is addictive
+Wind protection genuinely outstanding
+Excellent two-up comfort
Cons
−Heavy — parking demands respect
−Pre-2019 infotainment feels ancient
−Holds value, limits bargains
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