Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse vs Ducati Panigale V4
Chieftain Dark Horse vs Panigale V4
| Key Highlights | Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse | Ducati Panigale V4 | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.33.87 Lakh | Rs.29.99 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 1103 cc | 
| Power | N/A | 213 bhp @ 13500 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 20 kmpl | N/A km/charge | 
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Specifications Overview
| Chieftain Dark Horse specifications | Panigale V4 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 38.48 Lakh Price Breakup | 34.07 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | - | 4.1 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20.8 Litres | 17 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 1890 cc | 1103 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Chieftain Dark Horse Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Panigale V4 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | - | Front - 4 piston brake - 2 piston  | 
| Front Disc Size | - | 330  | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Fully Adjustable Showa BPF Fork  | 
| Front Wheel Size | - | ZR17  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Fully Adjustable Sachs Unit  | 
| Rear Wheel Size | - | ZR17  | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy  | Alloy  | 
| Front Suspension | TelescopiFork  | Fully Adjustable Showa BPF Fork  | 
| Rear Suspension | Single Shock with Air Adjust  | Fully Adjustable Sachs Unit  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 130/60-19  | 120/70 - ZR17  | 
| Rear Tyre Size | 180/60-16  | 200/60 ZR17  | 
| Front Type | Disc  | Disc  | 
| Rear Disc/Drum Size | 300 mm | 245 mm | 
| Rear Type | Disc  | Disc  | 
Instrumentation
| Chieftain Dark Horse Instrumentation | Panigale V4 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | - | No | 
| Fuel level guage | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Gear Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Tachometer | Analogue  | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Analogue  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| Chieftain Dark Horse Exterior | Panigale V4 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | - | Yes | 
| LED headlight | - | Yes | 
Body & Suspension
| Chieftain Dark Horse Body & Suspension | Panigale V4 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Cast Aluminum Frame  | Aluminum alloy Front Frame with optimized stiffnesses  | 
Engine & Transmission
| Chieftain Dark Horse Engine & Transmission | Panigale V4 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | - | 1 Down 5 Up  | 
| Spark Plugs | - | Yes | 
| Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 1103 cc | 
| Engine Type | Thunder Stroke® 116  | Desmosedici Stradale 90? V4& counter-rotating crankshaft& 4 Desmodromic timing& 4 valves per cylinder& liquid-cooled  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 2  | 4  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | 4  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Top Speed | 120 kmph | 299 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 103mm x113 mm  | 81 mm x 53.5 mm  | 
| Configuration | Twin Cylinder  | Four Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Thunderstroke Air Cooled  | Liquid Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | - | 
| Max Power  | - | 213 bhp @ 13500 rpm  | 
| Max Torque | 168 Nm @ 2800 rpm  | 120.9 Nm @ 11250 rpm  | 
| Mileage (Claimed) | 20  kmpl | - | 
Comfort & Convenience
| Chieftain Dark Horse Comfort & Convenience | Panigale V4 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | Yes | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Under Seat Storage | - | No | 
| GPS & Navigation | - | Yes | 
| Console Type | Semi-Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | - | Yes | 
Safety
| Chieftain Dark Horse Safety | Panigale V4 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | No | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | - | Yes | 
| Side Stand Alarm | No | Yes | 
| Pass Light | - | Yes | 
| Pillion Grabrail | - | No | 
| Turn Signal | - | LED  | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | - | Yes | 
| Slipper Clutch | Wet& Multi-Plate  | Assist And Slipper Clutch  | 
| Traction Control System | - | Yes | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| Chieftain Dark Horse Dimensions & Capacity | Panigale V4 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2506 mm | - | 
| Width | 1000 mm | - | 
| Height | 1385 mm | - | 
| Wheelbase | 1668 mm | 1485 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | - | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 20.8 Litres | 17 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5 Litres | - | 
| Body Type | Tourer Bike  | Sports Bike  | 
| Seat Height | 650 mm | 850 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 375 kg | 187 kg | 
Entertainment & Communication
| Chieftain Dark Horse Entertainment & Communication | Panigale V4 Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
| MID (Multi Info Display) | - | No | 
Pros & Cons
| Chieftain Dark Horse Pros & Cons | Panigale V4 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse and Ducati Panigale V4
Safety
Chieftain Dark Horse comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Panigale V4 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System, Power Modes.
Comfort & Convenience
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse has features like Distance to Empty Indicator and Ducati Panigale V4, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Riding Modes, Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Panigale V4 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse has a 20.8 Litres fuel tank with 1385 mm seat height. Ducati Panigale V4 has seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.
















