IndianMotorcycleChiefDarkHorsevsKTM1290SuperAdventureS

Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S: Specifications Comparison

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type, Engine Capacity, Max Power , Max Torque

  Fuel Type	Petrol All Variants	Petrol
  Engine Capacity	1890 cc All Variants	1301 cc
  Max Power	122 PS All Variants	160 PS @ 8750 rpm
  Max Torque	162 Nm @ 3200 rpm 1 Variant 3200 rpm 3 Variants	138 Nm @ 6500 rpm
  No. of Cylinders	2 1 Variant	2
  Bore x Stroke	103.2 mm x 113 mm 1 Variant 103.2 mm x 113mm 3 Variants	108 mm x 71 mm
  Number of Gears	6 Speed All Variants	6 Speed
  Cooling type	Air Cooled 1 Variant Air-oil cooled 3 Variants	Liquid Cooled
  Clutch Type	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up 1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Riding Modes	3 1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Number of Spark Plugs	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116 3 Variants	2-cylinder 4-stroke V 75
  Engine Oil Capacity	5 Litres 3 Variants	Data Not Available
  Max Speed	200 kmph 1 Variant 115 kmph 2 Variants	Data Not Available

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• Chassis & Suspension

  Chassis/Frame Type, Front Suspension Type, Front Wheel Travel, Rear Suspension

  Chassis/Frame Type	Steel Welded Tube Frame 1 Variant Simple Steel Frame 3 Variants	Trellis Frame
  Front Suspension Type	Telescopic Fork	WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down 48 mm/ semi-active
  Rear Suspension	Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm	WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber/ semi-active electronically regulated preload
  Rear Suspension Travel	1 Variant

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• Brakes & Tyres

  Braking System, Front Brake Type, Rear Brake Type, Wheel Size

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS All Variants	Dual Channel ABS
  Front Brake Type	Disc 1 Variant	Disc
  Rear Brake Type	Disc 1 Variant	Disc
  Wheel Size	R19 1 Variant R16 3 Variants	R19
  Wheel Type	Alloy 1 Variant Spoke 3 Variants	Alloy
  Tyre Construction Type	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 1 Variant	Data Not Available

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length, Width, Seat Height, Kerb Weight

  Length	2286 mm	2260 mm
  Width	922 mm	900 mm
  Seat Height	662 mm All Variants	849 mm
  Kerb Weight	304 kg 1 Variant 315 kg 3 Variants	220 kg
  Height	1253 mm	849 mm
  Wheelbase	1626 mm	1557 mm
  Ground Clearance	125 mm	223 mm
  Fuel Tank Capacity	15.1 Litres 3 Variants	23 Litres

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• Console & App Features

  Instrument Cluster, Touch Screen Display, Speedometer, Tachometer

  Instrument Cluster	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Touch Screen Display	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Speedometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Tachometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Gear Status Indicator		Data Not Available
  Distance to Empty Indicator	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Odometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Average Speed Indicator	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Low Battery Indicator	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Low Oil Indicator	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Hazard Warning Indicator	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  GPS & Navigation	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Call/SMS Alerts	1 Variant	Data Not Available

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• Rider & Pillion Features

  Start Type, USB Charging Port, Pillion Footrest, Pillion Grabrail

  Start Type	Self Start All Variants	Self Start
  USB Charging Port	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Riding Modes Switch	All Variants
  Handle Type	Cruiser Handlebars 3 Variants	Data Not Available
  Seat Style	Data Not Available	Split

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• Safety & Lighting

  Traction Control System, Side Stand Warning Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Headlamps

  Side Stand Warning Indicator
  Engine Kill Switch	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Headlamps	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
  Turn Indicators	LED 1 Variant	LED

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• Warranty

  Standard Warranty

  Standard Warranty

  2 Years/Unlimited kms

  2 Years/ 50000 kms

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros		Powerful 1,301cc engine with 190 PS of power A high-tech 7-inch TFT instrument cluster with a plethora of information and tun-by-turn navigation support A full suite of safety features with Cornering TCS, Switchable ABS, Cornering ABS, TPMS & more Optional Rally Pack and Tech Pack with more features Adaptive Cruise Control with 5 stage distance setting 4 Different ride modes Rain, Street, Offroad, and Rally WP Semi-Active suspension with 3-stage damping mode Adjustable rider seat and windshield 23-litre fuel tank for long riding
  Cons		The pricing is exceptionally high This is more of a road-friendly bike and comes with road-bias tyres Heavy weight can make it difficult to manage at low speed The maintenance of premium components will result in high maintenance cost

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