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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 HighlightsIndian Motorcycle Chief Dark HorseKTM 1390 Super Duke R
PriceRs.22.13 LakhRs.22.97 Lakh
Engine Capacity1890 cc1350 cc
PowerN/A187.7 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/chargeN/A km/charge
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Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse STD bike
STD
Rs. 22.13 Lakh
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KTM 1390 Super Duke R STD bike
STD
Rs. 22.97 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
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

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
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Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
-
Front Disc Size
300
-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
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Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
-
Front Wheel Size
19
R17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
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
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Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
-
LED headlight
check
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or Unlimited km
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Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel Welded Tube Frame
Chrome-moly tubular space frame& powder-coated

Engine & Transmission

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

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

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
-
Hazard Warning Switch
check
-
Radial Tyres
check
-
Pass Light
check
-
Pillion Grabrail
-
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
check
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
-
Power Modes
3
-
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
PASC (TM) slipper clutch& hydraulically actuated
Traction Control System
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2286 mm
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Width
922 mm
-
Height
1253 mm
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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

Pros
  • Powerful 1,301cc V Twin engine with 190 PS of power
  • Comes with a host of features (TFT screen, telematics, TPMS, Cornering TCS, ABS, and more)
  • Ready to race character with premium components such as Brembo Stylema brakes, WP Apex shocks, and more
  • Semi-Active electrically adjustable WP Apex suspension setup
  • Premium chassis made of Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame
  • It comes with a Quickshifter+ which allows clutchless gearshifts
Cons
  • High price point
  • Not good for beginner riders, the big engine and high performance might become challenging for new riders
  • The 834mm seat height is not suitable for short riders
  • Heavy windblast at high speeds (no windscreen or fairing to protect the rider from windblast)
  • High maintenance cost
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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 Owner Reviews

  • Chief Dark Horse Review
  • 1390 Super Duke R 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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      Reply
    • 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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