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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse vs Ducati Diavel 1260

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse or Ducati Diavel 1260? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Chief Dark Horse and Diavel 1260. Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse Price starts at Rs.22.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Ducati Diavel 1260 Price starts at Rs.21.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD BS6. Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is 2 cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas Ducati Diavel 1260 is a 2 cylinder, 1262 cc Engine can generate 159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm power. In terms of range, Chief Dark Horse provides a range of 18 Kmplkm/charge (base model), and Diavel 1260 has a mileage of 18.5 kmpl (base model). Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is available in 3 colours & 4 variants whereas Ducati Diavel 1260 is available in 1 colours & 4 variants.

Chief Dark Horse vs Diavel 1260

Key HighlightsIndian Motorcycle Chief Dark HorseDucati Diavel 1260
PriceRs.22.13 LakhRs.21.49 Lakh
Engine Capacity1890 cc1262 cc
PowerN/A159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge18.5 kmpl
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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse STD bike
STD
Rs. 22.13 Lakh
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Ducati Diavel 1260 STD BS6 bike
STD BS6
Rs. 21.49 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
25.14 Lakh
Price Breakup
24.41 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
4.2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Displacement
1890 cc
1262 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front - 4 Piston& Rear - 2 Piston Callipers
Front Disc Size
300
-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
-
Front Wheel Size
19
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
40
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
40
-
Rear Wheel Size
16
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
TelescopiFor13mm
5mfulladjustablusfork
Rear Suspension
Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm
MoNoshock& preload and rebound adjustable
Front Tyre Size
130/60 - B19
120/70 - ZR17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
check
Touch Screen Display
check
-
Fuel level guage
check
-
Gear Indicator
check
-
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
-
LED headlight
check
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or Unlimited km
2 Years or Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel Welded Tube Frame
Tubular steel trellis frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
-
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
-
Engine Capacity
1890 cc
1262 cc
Engine Type
-
Ducati Testastreta DVT 1262& L-Twin cylinder& 4 valves per cylinder& Dual Spark& Desmodromic Variable Timing
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
2
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
-
0.12 kwh
Top Speed
-
299 kmph
Bore x Stroke
103.2 mm x 113 mm
106 mm x 71.5 mm
Configuration
11.0:1
-
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
-
Max Power
-
159.58 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque
162 Nm @ 3200 rpm
129 Nm @ 7500 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
-
Front Storage Box
-
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
-
Pillion Backrest
-
Pillion Footrest
check
Riding Modes
3
4
Service Reminder Indicator
check
-
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
-
Engine Kill Switch
check
-

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Pass Light
check
-
Pillion Grabrail
-
Turn Signal
LED
-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
-
Power Modes
3
check
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Hydraulic Control
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2286 mm
2273 mm
Width
922 mm
938 mm
Height
1253 mm
1151 mm
Wheelbase
1626 mm
1600 mm
Ground Clearance
125 mm
121 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
4.2 Litres
Body Type
-
Cruiser
Seat Height
662 mm
780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
304 kg
249 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Agile handling despite size
  • Incredibly clever DVT engine
  • Powerful cruiser with Ducati style
Cons
  • handling
  • Looks are not good
  • Need more colours
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Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and Ducati Diavel 1260

Safety

Chief Dark Horse comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On). Diavel 1260 has Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System, Power Modes.

Comfort & Convenience

Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator and Ducati Diavel 1260, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator.

Transmission

Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Diavel 1260 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse has a 15.1 Litres fuel tank with 1253 mm seat height. Ducati Diavel 1260 has 1151 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and Ducati Diavel 1260 Owner Reviews

  • Chief Dark Horse Review
  • Diavel 1260 Review
    • AV
      Aditya Vatts
      2 Year ago
      3.8
      The major highlight of this bike is the circular headlamp that it gets along with the verticle LED lamps.
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    • A
      Akash
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is for those who are passionate about bike riding. Its a great bike for great ride.
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    • KS
      Krishan Singh
      2 Year ago
      4.4
      I purchased this bike 6 months ago and the features are very impressive and has superb ride quality.
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    • D
      Dinesh
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      This bike is one of the best bike in the market. It has a solid design and the looks can attact anyone.
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    • SS
      Suresh Sondhi
      2 Year ago
      3.4
      I purchased this bike 6 months ago and the features are very impressive and has superb ride quality.
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