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The illuminated War Bonnet seen on the front fender was introduced way back in 1947
Verdict - For what it is, the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is an impressive blend of style, comfort, performance and features as well. However, where this motorcycle actually stands out is in terms of road presence! Nothing at this price point would garner as much attention as the Dark Horse because the Indian Motorcycle brand is among the rarest things to spot on our roads. What’s equally rare is their service network in our country that will make maintaining the Chieftain a task in itself! However, when the going gets tough, you’ve got them marine speakers on the dashboard to lighten your mood by blasting out some of your favourite tunes. Heck, the company even provides additional speakers attached to the saddlebags to transform this monster into a discotheque. At Rs. 40 lakhs on-the-road, this isn’t meant for the common man but for the one who knows what he’s getting into!
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Hard saddlebags are electrically-operated and offer a lot of storage space
What’s Cool
* Massive road presence that can put even some known SUVs to shame!
* Refined V-Twin with effortless cruising ability
* Ride quality is impressive over most road undulations
* Long feature list, enormous attention-to-detail and top-notch quality of materials
What’s Not So Cool
* 378 kgs of American muscle makes it scary to ride at crawling speeds
* Soft suspension calls for plenty of heart-in-mouth moments at high speeds
* Notchy gear shift quality
* Price tag, which may end up giving someone a mini heart attack!
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Turn up the volume and there you’ve the perfect companion for a lazy weekend getaway!
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Specifications
* Engine: 1811cc, Air-Cooled, Twin-Cylinder
* Torque: 150 Nm @ 2900 RPM
* Transmission: 6-speed Manual
* 0-100 km/hr: 7 seconds (Est.)
* Top Speed: 200 km/hr (Est.)
* Fuel Consumption: 15-20 km/l
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Frame: Cast Aluminium
* Suspension: Telescopic Forks (Front), Air Adjust Monoshock (Rear)
* Tyres: 130/60/19 (Front), 180/60/16 (Rear), Dunlop
* Brakes: 300 mm Dual Disc (Front), 300 mm Disc (Rear)
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Dimensions
* Length x Width x Height: 2506 mm x 1000 mm x 1388 mm
* Wheelbase: 1668 mm
* Ground Clearance: 142 mm
* Seat Height: 660 mm
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 20.8-litres
* Kerb Weight: 378 kgs
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