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)

De Indian Challenger Dark Horse werd in 2020 geïntroduceerd als onderdeel van de Challenger-line-up van Indian Motorcycle, gebouwd op het geheel nieuwe PowerPlus-platform dat is ontworpen om rechtstreeks te concurreren met het toursegment van Harley-Davidson. De Dark Horse-variant heeft een verduisterde esthetiek met matte afwerkingen, donkerchromen onderdelen en een minimale heldere afwerking, wat aantrekkelijk is voor ruiters die de voorkeur geven aan een agressievere, ingetogen look. Hij kreeg al snel erkenning voor zijn geavanceerde technologie, waaronder een groot infotainmentsysteem met touchscreen, een semi-actieve vering en een van de krachtigste Amerikaanse V-twin-motoren in zijn klasse.

122 hp

Kracht

178 Nm

Koppel

380 kg

Gewicht

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

Topsnelheid

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

Brandstof

Beeldig

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Wat kopers moeten weten

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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.

Generaties en specificaties per jaar

2020–2025 Gen 1

Geïntroduceerd met 108ci PowerPlus V-twin, vloeistofgekoeld, 122 pk, Ride Command-touchscreen, semi-actieve vering beschikbaar.

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Beoordeling van gebruikte kopers

8.5/10

Het beste voor

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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Overslaan als: You need relaxed upright cruiser ergonomics