Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special vs Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special or Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Road Glide Special and Chieftain Elite. Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Price starts at Rs.40.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Road Glide Special and Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite Price starts at Rs.38.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Heavy Metal Smoke. Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is 2 cylinder, 1868 cc Engine can generate 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm power whereas Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite is a N/A cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, Road Glide Special provides a mileage of 16 kmpl (base model), and Chieftain Elite has a mileage of 18 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
Road Glide Special vs Chieftain Elite
| Key Highlights | Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special | Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.40.49 Lakh | Rs.38.00 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 1868 cc | 1890 cc |
| Power | 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm | N/A |
| Mileage/Range | 16 kmpl | 18 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| Road Glide Special specifications | Chieftain Elite specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 46.00 Lakh Price Breakup | 43.17 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22.7 Litres | 20.8 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 1868 cc | 1890 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Road Glide Special Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Chieftain Elite Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | - |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston | - |
Front Disc Size | 300 | - |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 19 | - |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 40 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 18 | - |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Front Suspension | Show49mDuaBendinValve4.inches | TelescopiFor11mm |
Rear Suspension | Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension | Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in |
Front Tyre Size | 130/60 - B19 | 130/60 R19 |
Instrumentation
| Road Glide Special Instrumentation | Chieftain Elite Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | Yes | - |
Touch Screen Display | Yes | - |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Tachometer | Digital | Analogue |
Speedometer | Digital | Analogue |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| Road Glide Special Exterior | Chieftain Elite Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | - |
Warranty
| Road Glide Special Warranty | Chieftain Elite Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | - |
Body & Suspension
| Road Glide Special Body & Suspension | Chieftain Elite Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Mild tubular steel w/ two-piece stamped and welded backbone | - |
Engine & Transmission
| Road Glide Special Engine & Transmission | Chieftain Elite Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 1868 cc | 1890 cc |
Engine Type | Milwaukee-Eight 114 | Thunderstroke 116 |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | - |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.36 kwh | - |
Top Speed | 177 kmph | 120 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 102 mm x 114.3 mm | 103.2 mm x 113 mm |
Charging Socket | Yes | - |
Configuration | 10.5:1 | - |
Cooling type | Air Cooled | Air Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm | - |
Comfort & Convenience
| Road Glide Special Comfort & Convenience | Chieftain Elite Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - |
Front Storage Box | No | - |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | - |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | - |
Riding Modes | 3 | - |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | - |
Console Type | Semi-Digital | Semi-Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - |
Safety
| Road Glide Special Safety | Chieftain Elite Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Pass Light | Yes | - |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - |
Turn Signal | LED | - |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Yes |
Brake Assist | Dual Channel ABS | - |
Power Modes | 3 | - |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | - |
Traction Control System | Yes | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Road Glide Special Dimensions & Capacity | Chieftain Elite Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2430 mm | 2506 mm |
Width | 990 mm | 1023 mm |
Height | 1325 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase | 1625 mm | 1668 mm |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22.7 Litres | 20.8 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4.9 Litres | 5 Litres |
Body Type | Tourer Bike | Tourer Bike |
Seat Height | 695 mm | 650 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 387 kg | - |
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Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite
Safety
Road Glide Special comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. Chieftain Elite has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite, on the other hand, has Luggage Space.
Transmission
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Chieftain Elite comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special has a 22.7 Litres fuel tank with 1325 mm seat height. Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite has 1372 mm seat height and 20.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite FAQs
What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?
The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is Rs. 46.00 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite?
The on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite is Rs. 43.17 Lakh in New Delhi.