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Indian Challenger Dark Horse
Starting at $30,999) US MSRP
 
Chieftain Dark Horse
Starting at $29,999) US MSRP
Indian Challenger
Starting at $26,499) US MSRP
Indian Challenger Dark Horse  
 
Starting at US MSRP
$30,999
 
Engine / HP
PowerPlus Liquid Cooled 108 cu in (1768cc) - 122hp - 128 ft lbs Torque
 
Gauge
7 in Touchscreen Powered by RIDE COMMAND with Navigation, RIDE COMMAND+ and Apple CarPlay integration; Fairing-mounted Instrument Cluster
 
Passenger Accommodations
2-Up Long Haul Seat and Passenger Pegs
 
Storage
Remote-locking Saddlebags, Dash Compartment - 18.6 Gallons Total
 
Style / Trim
Blacked-Out Finishes, Lit Front Headdress, Contrast Cut Wheels, Chassis Mounted Fairing, LED Lights
 
Technology
Smart Lean Technology, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Power Windscreen, USB Charging Port, Keyless ignition, Ride modes, Cruise control, ABS, Rear Cylinder Deactivation

 

Full Comparison

Engine & Drivetrain
Bore x Stroke
Bore x Stroke
4.251 in x 3.799 in (108 mm x 96.5 mm)
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Displacement
Displacement
108 cu in (1768 cc)
Drive/Driven Clutch
Drive/Driven Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Closed loop fuel Injection / 52mm dual bore
Engine Type
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled PowerPlus
Exhaust
Exhaust
Split Dual exhaust w/ Resonator
Gear Ratio (1st)
Gear Ratio (1st)
10.169:1
Gear Ratio (2nd)
Gear Ratio (2nd)
6.933:1
Gear Ratio (3rd)
Gear Ratio (3rd)
5.151:1
Gear Ratio (4th)
Gear Ratio (4th)
4.105:1
Gear Ratio (5th)
Gear Ratio (5th)
3.508:1
Gear Ratio (6th)
Gear Ratio (6th)
3.017:1
Horsepower
Horsepower
122 HP
Peak Torque
Peak Torque
128 ft-lbs
Peak Torque RPM
Peak Torque RPM
3800 rpm
Transmission/Final Drive
Transmission/Final Drive
2.379:1
Transmission/Primary Drive
Transmission/Primary Drive
Gear Drive Wet Clutch
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity
Fuel Capacity
6.0 gal (22.7 L)
Ground Clearance
Ground Clearance
5.4 in (137 mm)
GVWR
GVWR
1,385 lbs (628 kg)
Lean Angle
Lean Angle
31°
Overall Height
Overall Height
53 in (1346 mm)
Overall Length
Overall Length
98.5 in (2501 mm)
Overall Width
Overall Width
39 in (990 mm)
Rake/Trail
Rake/Trail
25° / 5.9 in (150 mm)
Seat Height
Seat Height
26.5 in (672 mm)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
805 lbs (365 kg) / 840 lbs (381 kg)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
805 lbs (365 kg) / 840 lbs (381 kg)
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
65.7 in (1668 mm)
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Brakes
Front Brakes
Front Brakes
Dual / 320mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Radial Caliper
Rear Brakes
Rear Brakes
Single / 298mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Tires / Wheels
Front Tires
Front Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec 130/60B19 66H
Front Wheel
Front Wheel
Sport Contrast Cut with Indian Red Pin Stripe 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Rear Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec 180/60R16 80H
Rear Wheel
Rear Wheel
Sport Contrast Cut with Indian Red Pin Stripe 16 in x 5 in
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Suspension
Front Fork Tube Diameter
Front Fork Tube Diameter
43 mm
Front Suspension
Front Suspension
Inverted Telescopic Fork
Front Travel
Front Travel
5.1 in (130 mm)
Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension
Single Shock w/Hyd adjust
Rear Travel
Rear Travel
4.5 in (114 mm)
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Features
Color / Graphics
Color / Graphics
Black Smoke, Spirit Blue Smoke, Sunset Red Smoke, Icon: Smoky Quartz Metallic Pearl, Icon: Storm Gray Azure, Icon: Sunset Orange Pearl
Factory Warranty
Factory Warranty
2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Gauges
Gauges
Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer with fuel gauge, range, odometer and current gear. 15 LED telltale indicators; cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation.
Infotainment
Infotainment
7 in touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND: Model year 2024 bikes include a complimentary 1-year trial of RIDE COMMAND+ (after which, fees apply) which includes features like live weather/traffic, intuitive destination search, vehicle health and vehicle locator. 7 in touchscreen display with real-time clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; map/navigation; Bluetooth status for phone and headset; vehicle status (tire pressure, voltage, engine hours, oil change); vehicle info (speed, fuel range, RPM, gear position); current ride data (distance, moving time, stop time, altitude, altitude change); trip meters; ride mode selection; screen brightness; vehicle trouble code readout; Apple CarPlay integration.
Lights
Lights
LED Headlamp/Tail/Brake/Turn Signal
Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment
7 in touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND with Navigation and Apple CarPlay integration; Smart Lean Technology; Selectable Ride Modes: Locking Hard Saddlebags: Brembo brakes: 18+ Gallons of storage: ABS: Keyless Ignition: Chassis Mounted Fairing: Adjustable Fairing Air Flow Vents; Power Windshield: Adjustable Air Vents; 12V Charging Port
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Chieftain Dark Horse Change Model
 
Starting at US MSRP
$29,999
 
Engine / HP
Thunderstroke Air Cooled 116 cu in (1890cc) - 126 ft lbs Torque
 
Gauge
7 in Touchscreen Powered by RIDE COMMAND with Navigation, RIDE COMMAND+ and Apple CarPlay integration; Fairing-mounted Instrument Cluster
 
Passenger Accommodations
2-Up Gunfighter Style Seat and Passenger Pegs
 
Storage
Remote Locking Hard Saddle Bags, Dash Compartment, 18.2 Gallons Total
 
Style / Trim
Blacked-out finishes, streamlined fork-mounted fairing & slammed saddlebags, LED Lighting
 
Technology
Smart Lean Technology, Electronically Adjustable Rear Suspension Preload, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Power Windscreen, USB Charging Port, Keyless Ignition, Ride Modes, Cruise Control, ABS, Rear Cylinder Deactivation

 

Full Comparison

Engine & Drivetrain
Bore x Stroke
Bore x Stroke
4.063 in x 4.449 in (103.2 mm x 113 mm)
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio
11:1
Displacement
Displacement
116 cu in (1,890 cc)
Drive/Driven Clutch
Drive/Driven Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
Engine Type
Engine Type
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Exhaust
Exhaust
Split Dual Exhaust w/ Cross-over
Gear Ratio (1st)
Gear Ratio (1st)
9.403 : 1
Gear Ratio (2nd)
Gear Ratio (2nd)
6.411 : 1
Gear Ratio (3rd)
Gear Ratio (3rd)
4.763 : 1
Gear Ratio (4th)
Gear Ratio (4th)
3.796 : 1
Gear Ratio (5th)
Gear Ratio (5th)
3.243 : 1
Gear Ratio (6th)
Gear Ratio (6th)
2.789 : 1
Horsepower
Horsepower
N/A
Peak Torque
Peak Torque
126 ft-lbs
Peak Torque RPM
Peak Torque RPM
2,900 rpm
Transmission/Final Drive
Transmission/Final Drive
2.2 : 1
Transmission/Primary Drive
Transmission/Primary Drive
Gear Drive Wet Clutch
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity
Fuel Capacity
5.5 gal (20.8 L)
Ground Clearance
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
GVWR
GVWR
1,385 lbs (628 kg)
Lean Angle
Lean Angle
31°
Overall Height
Overall Height
51.6 in (1310 mm)
Overall Length
Overall Length
98.7 in (2,506 mm)
Overall Width
Overall Width
40.3 in (1023 mm)
Rake/Trail
Rake/Trail
25° / 5.9 in (150 mm)
Seat Height
Seat Height
25.6 in (650 mm)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
791 lbs (359 kg) / 823 lbs  (373 kg)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
791 lbs (359 kg) / 823 lbs  (373 kg)
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
65.7 in (1668 mm)
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Brakes
Front Brakes
Front Brakes
Dual 300mm floating rotors with 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes
Rear Brakes
Single / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Tires / Wheels
Front Tires
Front Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec 130/60B19 66H
Front Wheel
Front Wheel
10-Spoke Contrast Cut 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Rear Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec 180/60R16 80H
Rear Wheel
Rear Wheel
10-Spoke Contrast Cut 16 in x 5 in
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Suspension
Front Fork Tube Diameter
Front Fork Tube Diameter
46 mm
Front Suspension
Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
Front Travel
Front Travel
4.7 in (119 mm)
Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension
Single Shock w/ Air adjust
Rear Travel
Rear Travel
4.5 in (114 mm)
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Features
Color / Graphics
Color / Graphics
Black Smoke, Icon: Dark Canyon Metallic Smoke, Ghost White Metallic / Smoke, Granite Gray, Icon: Stealth Gray Azure, Sunset Red Smoke
Factory Warranty
Factory Warranty
2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Gauges
Gauges
Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer with fuel gauge, range, odometer and current gear.
Infotainment
Infotainment
7 in display powered by RIDE COMMAND. Model year 2024 bikes include a complimentary 1-year trial of RIDE COMMAND+ (after which, fees apply) which includes features like live weather/traffic and intuitive destination search. Touchscreen display includes real-time clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; map/navigation; Bluetooth status for phone and headset; vehicle status (voltage, engine hours, oil change); vehicle info (speed, fuel range, RPM, gear position); current ride data (distance, moving time, stop time, altitude, altitude change); trip meters; ride mode selection; screen brightness; and vehicle trouble code readout.
Lights
Lights
LED Headlamp/Tail/Brake/Turn Signal
Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment
7 in Touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND with Navigation and Apple CarPlay integration; Power Windshield; Highway Bars; Vinyl Gunfighter Style Seat; Tire Pressure Monitoring; Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags; Selectable Ride Modes; Rear Cylinder Deactivation; ABS; Cruise Control; Keyless Ignition; 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input, and Weatherband; 12V Charging Port
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Indian Challenger Change Model
 
Starting at US MSRP
$26,499
 
Engine / HP
PowerPlus Liquid Cooled 108 cu in (1768cc) - 122hp - 128 ft lbs Torque
 
Gauge
7 in Touchscreen Powered by RIDE COMMAND, Fairing-Mounted Instrument Cluster
 
Passenger Accommodations
2-Up Long Haul Seat and Passenger Pegs
 
Storage
Manual-Locking Saddlebags, Dash Compartment - 18.6 Gallons Total
 
Style / Trim
Chassis mounted fairing, LED lights, Cast Black wheels
 
Technology
Power Windshield, USB Charging Port, Traction Control, Keyless ignition, Ride modes, Cruise control, ABS, Rear Cylinder Deactivation

 

Full Comparison

Engine & Drivetrain
Bore x Stroke
Bore x Stroke
4.251 in x 3.799 in (108 mm x 96.5 mm)
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Displacement
Displacement
108 cu in (1768 cc)
Drive/Driven Clutch
Drive/Driven Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Closed loop fuel Injection / 52mm dual bore
Engine Type
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled PowerPlus
Exhaust
Exhaust
Split Dual exhaust w/ Resonator
Gear Ratio (1st)
Gear Ratio (1st)
10.169:1
Gear Ratio (2nd)
Gear Ratio (2nd)
6.933:1
Gear Ratio (3rd)
Gear Ratio (3rd)
5.151:1
Gear Ratio (4th)
Gear Ratio (4th)
4.105:1
Gear Ratio (5th)
Gear Ratio (5th)
3.508:1
Gear Ratio (6th)
Gear Ratio (6th)
3.017:1
Horsepower
Horsepower
122 HP
Peak Torque
Peak Torque
128 ft-lbs
Peak Torque RPM
Peak Torque RPM
3800 rpm
Transmission/Final Drive
Transmission/Final Drive
2.379:1
Transmission/Primary Drive
Transmission/Primary Drive
Gear Drive Wet Clutch
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity
Fuel Capacity
6.0 gal (22.7 L)
Ground Clearance
Ground Clearance
5.4 in (137 mm)
GVWR
GVWR
1,385 lbs (628 kg)
Lean Angle
Lean Angle
31°
Overall Height
Overall Height
53 in (1346 mm)
Overall Length
Overall Length
98.5 in (2501 mm)
Overall Width
Overall Width
39 in (990 mm)
Rake/Trail
Rake/Trail
25° / 5.9 in (150 mm)
Seat Height
Seat Height
26.5 in (672 mm)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
796 lbs (361 kg) / 831 lbs (377 kg)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
796 lbs (361 kg) / 831 lbs (377 kg)
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
65.7 in (1668 mm)
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Brakes
Front Brakes
Front Brakes
Dual / 320mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Radial Caliper
Rear Brakes
Rear Brakes
Single / 298mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Tires / Wheels
Front Tires
Front Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec 130/60B19 66H
Front Wheel
Front Wheel
Sport Cast Black 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Rear Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec 180/60R16 80H
Rear Wheel
Rear Wheel
Sport Cast Black 16 in x 5 in
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Suspension
Front Fork Tube Diameter
Front Fork Tube Diameter
43 mm
Front Suspension
Front Suspension
Inverted Telescopic Cartridge Fork
Front Travel
Front Travel
5.1 in (130 mm)
Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension
Fox Single Shock w/Hyd adjust
Rear Travel
Rear Travel
4.5 in (114 mm)
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Features
Color / Graphics
Color / Graphics
Onyx Black Metallic, Titanium Smoke
Factory Warranty
Factory Warranty
2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Gauges
Gauges
Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer with fuel gauge, range, odometer and current gear. 15 LED telltale indicators; cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation.
Infotainment
Infotainment
7 in Touchscreen Display with real-time clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Bluetooth®, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input, and Weather-band
Lights
Lights
LED Headlamp/Tail/Brake/Turn Signal
Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment
7 in touchescreen powered by RIDE COMMAND, Selectable Ride Modes, Locking Hard Saddlebags, Brembo brakes, 18+ Gallons of storage, ABS, Keyless Ignition, Chassis Mounted Fairing, Adjustable Fairing Air Flow Vents, Power Windshield, Adjustable Air Vents, 12V Charging Port
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category

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