Indian Super Chief Limited vs Harley-davidson Street Glide
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Super Chief Limited vs Harley-davidson Street Glide. Indian Super Chief Limited: 78 hp @ 4,900 rpm hp, 376 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Estimated 185 km/h (note: limited real-world data; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Super Chief Limited
Harley-davidson Street Glide
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 Nm
155 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
376 kg
368 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
78 hp @ 4,900 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
155 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
Estimated 185 km/h (note: limited real-world data; electronically influenced)
177 km/h
Weight
376 kg (wet/curb weight)
368 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 7.0–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; note: official figures not widely published)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Super Chief Limited
7.8/10
"A gorgeous, capable touring cruiser that rewards patient, highway-focused riders."
Pros
+Thunderstroke torque is addictive
+Stunning factory chrome finish
+Excellent long-haul comfort
Cons
−Steering heavy at low speeds
−Dealer servicing gets expensive fast
−Suspension too soft for twisties
Harley-davidson Street Glide
8.0/10
"The definitive American touring motorcycle, warts and all."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance wind protection
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
+Rock-solid resale value
Cons
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
−BOOM! Box screens fail expensively
−Fuel economy rarely exceeds 40mpg
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