Chief Dark Horse Standard vs Vulcan S Standard
Compare selected variants side by side across prices, specifications, and features.
Cheaper to buy
Vulcan S Standard
₹9.87 Lakh
Cheaper to run
Chief Dark Horse Standard
₹7.50/km
![]() Indian Chief Dark HorseStandard ₹21.59 Lakh | ![]() Kawasaki Vulcan SStandard ₹8.13 Lakh | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price & Ownership | |||
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹21.59 Lakh | ₹8.13 Lakh | |
| On-Road Price (Mahbubnagar) | ₹26.22 Lakh (est.) | ₹9.87 Lakh (est.) | |
| EMI (per month) | ₹67,188 | ₹25,285 | |
| Running Cost | ₹7.50/km | ₹8.08/km | |
| At a Glance | |||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | |
| Body Type | Cruiser | Cruiser | |
| Availability | On sale | On sale | |
| Colours | Alumina Jade Smoke Black Smoke Stealth Gray | Metallic Flat Spark Black | |
| Engine & Performance | |||
| Engine | 1890 cc | 649 cc | |
| Power | -- | 59.94 bhp | |
| Torque | 162.00 Nm | 61.00 Nm | |
| Power-to-Weight | -- | -- | |
| Torque-to-Weight | 532.9 Nm/tonne | -- | |
| Top Speed | 185 kmph | -- | |
| Fuel & Efficiency | |||
| Mileage | 14.00 kmpl | 13.00 kmpl | |
| Fuel Tank | 15.10 litres | 14.00 litres | |
| Range on a Full Tank | 211 km | 182 km | |
| Dimensions & Weight | |||
| Kerb Weight | 304 kg | -- | |
| Seat Height | 662 mm | 705 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm | 130 mm | |
| Engine | |||
| Engine Type | 2 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | Not listed | |
| Bore x Stroke | 103.2 mm x 113 mm | Not listed | |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | Not listed | |
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | Not listed | |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | Not listed | |
| Max Torque | 162 Nm @ 3200 rpm | Not listed | |
| Performance | |||
| Max Power | Not listed | 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm | |
| Max Torque | Not listed | 61 Nm @ 6600 rpm | |
| Transmission | Not listed | 6 Speed Manual | |
| Transmission Type | Not listed | Chain | |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | Not listed | 1 Down 5 Up | |
| Engine Type | Not listed | Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | |
| Compression Ratio | Not listed | 10.8:1 | |
| Emission Standard | Not listed | BS6 Phase 2 | |
| Electricals | |||
| Battery | 12 Volt, 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA, Sealed Glass Mat | Not listed | |
| Transmission | |||
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | Not listed | |
| Transmission Type | Belt Drive | Not listed | |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | Not listed | |
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Not listed | |
| Brakes | |||
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 2 piston caliper | |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | 1 piston caliper | |
| Suspension | |||
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Fork / 132 mm | Telescopic fork | |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm | Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload | |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | Not listed | |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | |
| Wheels & Tyres | |||
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | |
| Wheel Size | Front - 19 inch, Rear - 16 inch | Front - 18 inch, Rear - 17 inch | |
| Tyre Size | Front - 130/60 - B19, Rear - 180/65 - B16 | Not listed | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Not listed | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) | Front - 36 psi, Rear - 40 psi | Not listed | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | Front - 36 psi, Rear - 40 psi | Not listed | |
| Chassis | |||
| Chassis Type | Steel Welded Tube Frame | Perimeter, high-tensile steel | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2.3 litres | Not listed | |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | 2286 mm x 922 mm x 1253 mm | Not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1626 mm | 1575 mm | |
| Seat & Storage | |||
| Saree Guard | No | Not listed | |
| Pillion Seat | No | Stepped Seat | |
| Under Seat Storage | No | Not listed | |
| Pillion Comfort | Not listed | Footrest | |
| Instrument Cluster | |||
| Instrument Console | 4 inch TFT Display | LCD Display | |
| Mobile Phone Connectivity | Bluetooth | Not listed | |
| GPS & Navigation | Map Navigation | Not listed | |
| Speedometer | Digital | Not listed | |
| Odometer | Digital | Not listed | |
| Fuel Gauge | Digital | Not listed | |
| Distance to Empty | Yes | Not listed | |
| Tripmeter | 2 Tripmeters, Digital | Not listed | |
| Tachometer | Digital | Analogue | |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | Not listed | |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Gear Shift Light | Yes | Not listed | |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| High Beam Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Malfunction Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Average Speed | Yes | Not listed | |
| OTA Updates | Not Available | Not listed | |
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Not listed | |
| Clock | Yes | Not listed | |
| Lights | |||
| Headlight | LED Headlamp | Not listed | |
| DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) | Yes | Not listed | |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED | Not listed | |
| Hazard Warning Lights | Yes | Not listed | |
| Pass Light | Yes | Not listed | |
| Turn Signal | LED | Not listed | |
| Riding Modes | |||
| Riding Modes | Tour, Standard and Sport | Not listed | |
| Safety | |||
| Cruise Control | Available | Not listed | |
| Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off | Yes | Yes | |
| Quickshifter | No | Not listed | |
| Traction Control | No | Not listed | |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Not Available | Not listed | |
| Vehicle Location Tracking | Not listed | No | |
| Convenience | |||
| USB Charging Port | Yes | Not listed | |
| Start Type | Self Start | Self Start | |
| Keyless Lock/Unlock | Not Available | Not listed | |
| Silencer Cover | Yes | Not listed | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Not listed | |
| Automatic Start Stop | No | No | |
| Silent Start | No | No | |
| Warranty & Service | |||
| Vehicle Warranty | Unlimited km or 2 years | Not listed | |
| No. of Free Services | 0 | Not listed | |
Best value in each row is marked green. "Not applicable" means the specification does not exist for that bike (an electric bike has no fuel tank); "Not listed" means the manufacturer does not publish it. A dotted underline marks a value published for the model rather than for that variant — where variants are known to differ on a specification, each shows only its own value. Assumes petrol at ₹105/litre and electricity at ₹8/unit; claimed mileage and range, so both sides read optimistic. On the on-road price at 9.5% for 36 months after a 20% down payment.
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Disclaimer: Prices shown are indicative and may vary. Ex-showroom, road tax, registration, insurance and other charges are subject to change without notice. Please confirm the final on-road price with your nearest authorised dealer before purchase.

