Honda Gold Wing vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

Honda Gold Wing Price starts at Rs. 39.16 Lakh which is Rs. 7.16 Lakh costlier than base model of Indian Chieftain Dark Horse priced at Rs. 31.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda Gold Wing is 14 kmpl whereas the mileage of Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is 15.30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda Gold Wing is powered by 1833 cc engine , while Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is powered by 1890 cc engine. Honda Gold Wing is available in 1 different colours while Indian Chieftain Dark Horse comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Honda Gold Wing vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Gold Wing vs Chieftain Dark Horse

Key Highlights Gold Wing DCT + AirbagChieftain Dark Horse Icon Dirt Track Smoke
Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4 Stroke 24 valve SOHC Flat-6 Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm 122 PS

Gold Wing vs Chieftain Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Gold Wing DCT + AirbagIndian Chieftain Dark Horse Icon Dirt Track Smoke
Rating
6 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Honda Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 39.16 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 31.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4 Stroke 24 valve SOHC Flat-6 Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm 122 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Gold Wing Colors
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 1,07,221 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 87,615 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 79,296 Gold Wing Insurance Rs. 64,471 Chieftain Dark Horse Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4 Stroke 24 valve SOHC Flat-6
Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
1833 cc
1890 cc
Max Power
126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm
122 PS
Max Torque
170 Nm @ 4500 rpm
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
73 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
73 mm
113 mm
No Of Cylinders
6
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Belt Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Full Transistorized Ignition
...
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.0:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (City)
...
13.54 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
15.30 kmpl
Mileage (Overall)
14 kmpl
13.54 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-130/70-R18 Rear :-200/55-R16
Front :-130/60-19 Rear :-180/60-16
Peak Power
126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm
122 PS
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
36 psi
...

Dry Weight
...
359 kg
Seat height
745 mm
650 mm
Length*Width*Height
2615*905*1430 mm3
2506*1023*1372 mm3
Wheelbase
1695 mm
1668 mm
Length
2615 mm
2506 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
130 mm
Height
1430 mm
1372 mm
Width
905 mm
1023 mm
Fuel Capacity
21.1 Liters
20.8 Liters
Kerb Weight
390 Kg
373 Kg
Total Weight
...
628 kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
745 mm
650 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
316 mm
300 mm

Additional Features
...
Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Apple CarPlay Integration, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Front and Rear Tire Pressure, Engine Hours Of Operation, Security System, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags, Smartphone Compatible Input
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
Music control
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 20AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Cruise Control
Frame
Aluminum die-cast, twin-tube
Lightweight Cast Aluminium
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth,WiFi,Wired Connectivity
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
7 Inch TFT Display
...
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
Analogue
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Analogue
Digital
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
Passenger Footrest
Passenger Backrest
...
Underseat storage
...
68 L
External Speakers
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
DRLs
...
Keyless Ignition
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Gold Wing
  • Performance
  • Handling
  • Features
  • Touring Capabilities
  • Ride Quality
  • Comfort
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Refined engine
  • Long list of features
Honda Gold Wing
  • Bulky
  • Low Ground Clearance
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
  • 377kg kerb weight
  • Engine heat while riding in traffic
  • Eye-watering price tag

Is Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Better Than Honda Gold Wing?

100% users have chosen Indian Chieftain Dark Horse over Honda Gold Wing in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 39 users have also rated Indian Chieftain Dark Horse and Honda Gold Wing on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage in your bike. But Honda Gold Wing is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, maintenance and features.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Chieftain Dark Horse Gold Wing
Mileage 4.2 4.0
Performance 4.2 4.6
Comfort 3.8 4.7
Maintenance 3.4 4.0
Features 4.2 4.6
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which model of Goldwing is the best? The old model or the latest one - Gold Wing?
  • Latest one
  • We would recommend you to go for the latest one as The Gold Wing is all about relaxed touring. All of which would be incomplete without the electronic wizardry it boasts of. The 2018 version gets ride-by-wire and four riding modes, namely: Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain, which a first in Gold Wing's history. There’s also keyless ignition, an electronically-controlled windscreen, music system, heated grips, and even an air-bag as an option. Let’s not forget hill start assist, ABS, and the much-needed cruise control. The Tour variant of the Gold Wing additionally gets heated seats (not really a boon on Indian roads, unless you’re somewhere up North), a trunk that has a keyless function, Honda’s version of traction control called the Honda Selectable Torque Control, and electronic rear suspension, which allows you to adjust it with a button instead of having to remove the fairing of the bike, to do so manually. Honda Gold Wing is powered by an 1833 cc engine. This Gold Wing engine generates a power of 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm and a torque of 170 Nm @ 4500 rpm. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. Which is the best bike out of these three Honda Goldwing, Heritage Softail classic or Hayabusa - Gold Wing?
  • Hayabusa is best sports bike...and gold is best luxury bike

Honda Gold Wing Vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda Gold Wing vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
As per the users experiences Honda Gold Wing is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. But Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is better on the grounds of mileage.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Gold Wing vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is cheaper than Honda Gold Wing by Rs. 7.16 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Gold Wing vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
For the DCT + Airbag version, 1833 cc Petrol engine of Gold Wing produces 126.4 PS @ 5500 rpm of power and 170 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Icon Dirt Track Smoke version, 1890 cc Petrol engine of Chieftain Dark Horse produces 122 PS of power and 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda Gold Wing has better performance.

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