Detailed comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Indian Chief Dark Horse. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is ₹ 16,52,933 and Indian Chief Dark Horse is ₹ 22,49,932. Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 3 colours and Indian Chief Dark Horse is available in 3 colours. Compare Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Indian Chief Dark Horse based on different parameters like Power, Performance, Dimensions, Features and more. Make an informed buying decision between Sportster S and Chief Dark Horse.
| Harley-Davidson Sportster S 4.7 out of 5 | Indian Chief Dark Horse 4.8 out of 5 | - | - | |
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Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Indian Chief Dark Horse Comparison Overview |
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| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1252 cc | 1890 cc | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | N/A | 14 kmpl | - | - |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Kerb Weight | 228 kg | 304 kg | - | - |
Power & Performance |
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| Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | - | - |
| Mileage - ARAI | 20 kmpl | N/A | - | - |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 1.7 litres | N/A | - | - |
| Max Power | 120.69 bhp @ 7,500 rpm | N/A | - | - |
| Top Speed | 194 Kmph | 185 Kmph | - | - |
| Riding Range | 236 Km | 211.4 Km | - | - |
| Reverse mode | N/A | 2.3 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.8 litres | 15.1 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | - | - |
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet, Multi-Plate | - | - |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Belt Drive | Belt Drive | - | - |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Air Cooled | - | - |
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 1252 cc | 1890 cc | - | - |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 | - | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 2 | - | - |
| Stroke | 72.3 mm | 113 mm | - | - |
| Bore | 105 mm | 103.2 mm | - | - |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Emission Standard | BS-VI | BS-VI | - | - |
| Max Torque | 125 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 162 Nm @ 3,200 rpm | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | - | - |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | N/A | 14 kmpl | - | - |
Dimensions & Chassis |
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| Kerb Weight | 228 kg | 304 kg | - | - |
| Overall Length | 2,270 mm | 2,286 mm | - | - |
| Overall Width | 843 mm | 922 mm | - | - |
| Overall Height | 1,089 mm | 1,253 mm | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm | 1,626 mm | - | - |
| Ground Clearance | 90 mm | 125 mm | - | - |
| Seat Height | 753 mm | 662 mm | - | - |
| Chassis Type | High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame | Steel Welded Tube Frame | - | - |
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension |
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| Rear Tyre Size | 180/70 - R16 | 180/65 - B16 | - | - |
| Calliper Type | Front- 4 Piston Rear- Single Piston Calliper | N/A | - | - |
| Rear Suspension | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm | - | - |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability | Telescopic Fork / 132 mm | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 psi | 40 psi | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 psi | 36 psi | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 psi | 40 psi | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 psi | 36 psi | - | - |
| Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | - | - |
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | - | - |
| Front Tyre Size | 160/70 - TR17 | 130/60 - B19 | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 inch | 16 inch | - | - |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 inch | 19 inch | - | - |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | - | - |
| Rear Brake Size | 260 mm | 300 mm | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
| Front Brake Size | 320 mm | 300 mm | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
Manufacturer Warranty |
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| Standard Warranty (Year) | 2 Year | 2 Year | - | - |
| Standard Warranty (Kilometers) | Unlimited Kilometers | Unlimited Kilometers | - | - |
Features |
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| Killswitch | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | - | - |
| Pillion Grabrail | No | No | - | - |
| Pillion Seat | No | No | - | - |
| Pillion Footrest | No | No | - | - |
| Digital Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start | - | - |
| Shift Light | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Battery | Maintenance Free | 12 Volt, 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA, Sealed Glass Mat | - | - |
| Headlight Type | LED Head Lamp | LED Head Lamp | - | - |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED Tail Lamp | LED Tail Lamp | - | - |
| Turn Signal | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Additional features | Cruise Control, Ride Modes | Riding Modes | - | - |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Stepped Seat | No | No | - | - |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Under seat storage | No | No | - | - |
| Front storage box | No | No | - | - |
| USB charging port | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Mobile App Connectivity | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| DRLs (Daytime running lights) | Yes | Yes | - | - |
Colours |
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| Available Colours |
Vivid Black
Midnight Crimson
Stone Washed White Pearl
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Black Smoke
Stealth Grey
Alumina Jade Smoke
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Q: Which bike is better, Harley-Davidson Sportster S or Indian Chief Dark Horse?
A: According to our expert rating, Harley-Davidson Sportster S has a score of 4.7/5 whereas Indian Chief Dark Horse scored 4.8/5.
Q: Among Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Indian Chief Dark Horse, which bike is cheaper?
A: Harley-Davidson Sportster S is cheaper than Indian Chief Dark Horse . Harley-Davidson Sportster S has an ex-showroom price of ₹ 16,52,933 while the ex-showroom price of Indian Chief Dark Horse is ₹ 22,49,932.
Q: Apart from Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Indian Chief Dark Horse, are there similar alternatives?
A: Apart from Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Indian Chief Dark Horse the other similar alternatives are Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, Triumph Bonneville Bobber, Harley-Davidson Street Bob and Kawasaki Z900RS.
