Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite or Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Chieftain Elite and Road Glide Special. Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite Price starts at Rs.38.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Heavy Metal Smoke and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Price starts at Rs.42.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Road Glide Special. Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite is N/A cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is a 2 cylinder, 1923 cc Engine can generate 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Chieftain Elite provides a mileage of 18 kmpl (base model), and Road Glide Special has a mileage of 16 kmpl (base model). Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.
Chieftain Elite vs Road Glide Special
Key Highlights | Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite | Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special |
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Price | Rs.38.00 Lakh | Rs.42.30 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 1923 cc |
Power | N/A | 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 18 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Chieftain Elite specifications | Road Glide Special specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 43.17 Lakh Price Breakup | 48.05 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.4 | 3.9 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20.8 Litres | 22.7 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1890 cc | 1923 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Chieftain Elite Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Road Glide Special Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | - | Fixed |
Front Disc Size | - | 300 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | - | 19 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 40 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 40 |
Rear Wheel Size | - | 18 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Front Suspension | TelescopiFor11mm | Dual Bending Valve |
Rear Suspension | Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in | Dual Outboard Emulsion with Preload Adjustability |
Front Tyre Size | 130/60 R19 | 130/60 B19 |
Instrumentation
Chieftain Elite Instrumentation | Road Glide Special Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | - | Yes |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | - | Yes |
Tachometer | Analogue | Digital |
Speedometer | Analogue | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Chieftain Elite Exterior | Road Glide Special Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | - | Yes |
LED headlight | - | Yes |
Warranty
Chieftain Elite Warranty | Road Glide Special Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | - | 2 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
Chieftain Elite Body & Suspension | Road Glide Special Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
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Engine & Transmission
Chieftain Elite Engine & Transmission | Road Glide Special Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | - | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | - | 2 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 1923 cc |
Engine Type | Thunderstroke 116 | Milwaukee-Eight 114 |
No. of Cylinders | - | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Top Speed | 120 kmph | 177 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 103.2 mm x 113 mm | 103.5 mm x 114.3 mm |
Charging Socket | - | Yes |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Air Cooled | Air Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | - | 92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm |
Max Torque | 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 158 Nm @ 3250 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
Chieftain Elite Comfort & Convenience | Road Glide Special Comfort & Convenience | |
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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 | - | Yes |
Riding Modes | - | 3 |
Service Reminder Indicator | - | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | - | No |
GPS & Navigation | - | Yes |
Console Type | Semi-Digital | Semi-Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | - | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | - | Yes |
Safety
Chieftain Elite Safety | Road Glide Special Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | - | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | - | Yes |
Radial Tyres | - | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | - | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | - | Yes |
Turn Signal | - | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | - | 3 |
Slipper Clutch | - | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | - | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Chieftain Elite Dimensions & Capacity | Road Glide Special Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2506 mm | 2430 mm |
Width | 1023 mm | 990 mm |
Height | 1372 mm | 1325 mm |
Wheelbase | 1668 mm | 1625 mm |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20.8 Litres | 22.7 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 5 Litres | 4.9 Litres |
Body Type | Tourer Bike | Tourer |
Seat Height | 650 mm | 695 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | - | 387 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
Safety
Chieftain Elite comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Road Glide Special has Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Transmission
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Road Glide Special comes with 6 Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite has a 20.8 Litres fuel tank with 1372 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special has 1325 mm seat height and 22.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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What is the on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite?
The on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite is Rs. 43.17 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?
The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is Rs. 48.05 Lakh in New Delhi.