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)

Indian Challenger Dark Horse, 2020 yılında Indian Motorcycle Challenger serisinin bir parçası olarak tanıtıldı ve Harley-Davidson'ın tur segmentiyle doğrudan rekabet etmek için tasarlanan yepyeni PowerPlus platformu üzerine inşa edildi. Dark Horse çeşidi, mat yüzeyler, koyu krom bileşenler ve minimal parlak süslemelerle karartılmış bir estetiğe sahiptir ve daha agresif, sade bir görünüm tercih eden binicilere hitap eder. Geniş dokunmatik ekranlı bilgi-eğlence sistemi, yarı aktif süspansiyon ve sınıfındaki en güçlü Amerikan V-twin motorlarından biri de dahil olmak üzere ileri teknolojisiyle hızla tanındı.

122 hp

Güç

178 Nm

Tork

380 kg

Ağırlığı

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

En yüksek hız

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

Yakıt

Faired

Vücut

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Alıcıların Bilmesi Gerekenler

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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.

Yıllara Göre Nesiller ve Özellikler

2020–2025 Gen 1

108ci PowerPlus V-twin, sıvı soğutmalı, 122hp, Ride Command dokunmatik ekran, yarı aktif süspansiyon mevcuttur.

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8.5/10

Için en iyisi

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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Eğer atla: You need relaxed upright cruiser ergonomics