Is the Indian Challenger Dark Horse a good motorcycle?

The best performance bagger America currently makes, full stop. Rating: 8.5/10. Best for: Sport-minded riders wanting long-haul comfort too. Avoid if: You need relaxed upright cruiser ergonomics.

What is the horsepower of the Indian Challenger Dark Horse?

The Indian Challenger Dark Horse produces 122 hp @ 5,500 rpm, with 178 Nm @ 3,800 rpm of torque. Top speed: 185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically influenced).

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Indian Challenger Dark Horse

Name: Indian Challenger Dark Horse
Brand: Indian
Rating: 8.5 (1 reviews)

L'Indian Challenger Dark Horse a été introduite en 2020 dans le cadre de la gamme Challenger d'Indian Motorcycle, construite sur la toute nouvelle plateforme PowerPlus conçue pour concurrencer directement le segment tourisme de Harley-Davidson. La variante Dark Horse présente une esthétique noircie avec des finitions mates, des composants chromés foncés et des garnitures brillantes minimales, séduisant les cavaliers qui préfèrent un look plus agressif et plus discret. Il a rapidement été reconnu pour ses technologies de pointe, notamment son grand système d'infodivertissement à écran tactile, sa suspension semi-active et l'un des moteurs bicylindre en V américains les plus puissants de sa catégorie.

122 hp

Pouvoir

178 Nm

Torque

380 kg

Poids

185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically influenced)

Vitesse maximale

7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, typical real-world average)

Carburant

Caréné

Corps

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Ce que les acheteurs doivent savoir

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Thunderstroke 116 Power

The 116 cubic inch (1890cc) Thunderstroke engine produces 126 ft-lbs of torque, making it one of the most powerful engines in its class. It has proven largely reliable, though some owners report minor oil seepage around the pushrod tubes after high mileage.

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Strong Resale Value

The Dark Horse trim consistently holds resale value better than many competitors due to its blacked-out aesthetic appeal and limited production numbers. Expect to retain roughly 70-75% of value after two years with normal mileage.

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Watch the Infotainment

Some owners have reported glitches with the Ride Command touchscreen system, including freezing and Bluetooth connectivity drops, particularly in older model years. A dealer software update typically resolves most of these issues.

Générations et spécifications par année

2020–2025 Gen 1

Présenté avec le bicylindre en V PowerPlus 108ci, refroidi par liquide, 122 ch, écran tactile Ride Command, suspension semi-active disponible.

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Évaluation d'un acheteur d'occasion

8.5/10

Idéal pour

Sport-minded riders wanting long-haul comfort too

"The best performance bagger America currently makes, full stop."

$16,000-$22,000 used

The Challenger Dark Horse is Indian's strongest argument that American cruisers don't have to be slow, wallowy dinosaurs. That 108ci PowerPlus engine is genuinely brilliant — smooth, torquey, and pulls hard well past where most riders expect a V-twin to give up. The riding position is aggressive for a bagger, which divides opinion sharply. Some love it, some spend half their ownership hunting for different bars. Check that before you buy. Used examples from 2020-2022 had some early touchscreen gremlins and occasional Bluetooth pairing frustrations — minor stuff, but annoying. Inspect the front fairing lowers for stress cracks if the bike's been dropped or loaded hard. The lean angle sensors and ride modes all work well on pre-owned examples I've seen. Dealer network is decent but not Harley-level ubiquitous, so factor that into your decision geographically. For the money used, nothing from Milwaukee touches it on outright performance. You're buying a genuinely modern motorcycle wearing bagger clothes, and that's a compliment.

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Ignorez si: You need relaxed upright cruiser ergonomics