Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse or KTM 1390 Super Duke R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Chief Dark Horse and 1390 Super Duke R. Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse Price starts at Rs.22.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM 1390 Super Duke R Price starts at Rs.22.97 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is 2 cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas KTM 1390 Super Duke R is a N/A cylinder, 1350 cc Engine can generate 187.7 bhp @ 10000 rpm power. In terms of range, Chief Dark Horse provides a range of 18 Kmplkm/charge (base model), and 1390 Super Duke R has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is available in 3 colours & 4 variants whereas KTM 1390 Super Duke R is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
Chief Dark Horse vs 1390 Super Duke R
Key Highlights | Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse | KTM 1390 Super Duke R |
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Price | Rs.22.13 Lakh | Rs.22.97 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 1350 cc |
Power | N/A | 187.7 bhp @ 10000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | N/A km/charge | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
Chief Dark Horse specifications | 1390 Super Duke R specifications | |
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On Road Price | 25.14 Lakh Price Breakup | 26.09 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.0 | 4.4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.1 Litres | 17.5 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1890 cc | 1350 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Chief Dark Horse Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | 1390 Super Duke R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | - |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston | - |
Front Disc Size | 300 | - |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 19 | R17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 40 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 16 | R17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium wheels |
Front Suspension | TelescopiFor13mm | WP APEX-USD 48 mm& semi-active (Gen 3) |
Rear Suspension | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm | WP APEX-linkage shock |
Front Tyre Size | 130/60 - B19 | - |
Instrumentation
Chief Dark Horse Instrumentation | 1390 Super Duke R Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | - |
Touch Screen Display | Yes | - |
Fuel level guage | Yes | - |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Tachometer | Digital | - |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Chief Dark Horse Exterior | 1390 Super Duke R Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | - |
Warranty
Chief Dark Horse Warranty | 1390 Super Duke R Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | - |
Body & Suspension
Chief Dark Horse Body & Suspension | 1390 Super Duke R Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Steel Welded Tube Frame | Chrome-moly tubular space frame& powder-coated |
Engine & Transmission
Chief Dark Horse Engine & Transmission | 1390 Super Duke R Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 1350 cc |
Engine Type | - | 2-cylinder& 4-stroke& V 75 degree |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | - |
No. of valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Bore x Stroke | 103.2 mm x 113 mm | 110 mm x 71 mm |
Configuration | 11.0:1 | - |
Cooling type | Air Cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | - |
Max Power | - | 187.7 bhp @ 10000 rpm |
Max Torque | 162 Nm @ 3200 rpm | 145 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
Number of Gears | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
Comfort & Convenience
Chief Dark Horse Comfort & Convenience | 1390 Super Duke R Comfort & Convenience | |
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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 | No | - |
Riding Modes | 3 | - |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | - |
Console Type | Digital | - |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - |
Safety
Chief Dark Horse Safety | 1390 Super Duke R Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Pass Light | Yes | - |
Pillion Grabrail | No | - |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Yes |
Brake Assist | Dual Channel ABS | - |
Power Modes | 3 | - |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | PASC (TM) slipper clutch& hydraulically actuated |
Traction Control System | No | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
Chief Dark Horse Dimensions & Capacity | 1390 Super Duke R Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2286 mm | - |
Width | 922 mm | - |
Height | 1253 mm | - |
Wheelbase | 1626 mm | 1491 mm |
Ground Clearance | 125 mm | 149 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.1 Litres | 17.5 Litres |
Body Type | - | Sports |
Seat Height | 662 mm | 834 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 304 kg | 210 kg |
Pros & Cons
Chief Dark Horse Pros & Cons | 1390 Super Duke R Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and KTM 1390 Super Duke R
Safety
Chief Dark Horse comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator. 1390 Super Duke R has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Transmission
Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 1390 Super Duke R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse has a 15.1 Litres fuel tank with 1253 mm seat height. KTM 1390 Super Duke R has seat height and 17.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse and KTM 1390 Super Duke R FAQs
What is the on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse?
The on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is Rs. 25.14 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
The on-road price of KTM 1390 Super Duke R is Rs. 26.09 Lakh in New Delhi.