Indian Super Chief vs Indian Chief Dark Horse
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Super Chief vs Indian Chief Dark Horse. Indian Super Chief: 78 hp @ 4,900 rpm hp, 318 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Indian Chief Dark Horse: 79 hp @ 4,800 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111, 2016–2021 generations) hp, 330 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: factory-limited, real-world figures vary), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Super Chief
Indian Chief Dark Horse
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
79 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
139 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
330 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
78 hp @ 4,900 rpm
79 hp @ 4,800 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111, 2016–2021 generations)
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
139 Nm @ 2,900 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
185 km/h (estimated; note: factory-limited, real-world figures vary)
Weight
318 kg (curb weight)
330 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Super Chief
7.8/10
"A genuinely characterful cruiser that rewards patient, confident riders."
Pros
+Thunder Stroke torque delivery
+Bulletproof mechanical reliability
+Authentic classic cruiser styling
Cons
−Limited lean angle clearance
−Minimal modern electronics
−Chrome requires constant maintenance
Indian Chief Dark Horse
8.5/10
"The most resolved American V-twin you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Thunder Stroke torque is addictive
+Chassis noticeably sharper than competitors
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Rear cylinder runs very hot
−Stock seat punishes long hauls
−Pre-2019 electronics feel primitive
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