Indian Chief Dark Horse review, test ride

The Indian Chief Dark Horse adds a big ‘d’ to desirable, as soon as you manage to come to terms with its sheer size.

Published on Sep 30, 2015 04:10:00 PM

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At Rs 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), this Indian is quite expensive, yet is still cheaper than the Chief Classic. Personally, if I ever had enough money to spend, and walked into an Indian Motorcycles showroom, I’d end up owning a Chief Dark Horse. 

Specifications

Price                                        Rs 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

On Sale                                   Now

L/W/H                                     2630/1000/1176mm

Wheelbase                               1730mm

Fuel tank capacity                   20.8 litres

Kerb weight                           357kg

Engine layout                          V-twin, fuel-injected, air and oil cooled, four stroke

Displacement                          1811cc

Power                                      110bhp (estimated)

Torque                                     14.1kgm at 9000rpm

Specific output                        61bhp per litre (estimated)

Power to weight                      308bhp per tonne (estimated)

Gearbox                                  6-speed, 1-down, 5-up

Front suspension                   Telescopic forks

Rear suspension                    Monoshock, cast alloy swingarm

Front brake                              300mm discs (ABS)

Rear brake                               300mm disc (ABS)

Wheels                                  10-spoke alloy

Rim size (f-r)                         16 inches

Tyre size (f-r)                        130/90 x 16- 180/65 x 16 inches 

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