Blackburne 4HP vs Indian A (1919)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Blackburne 4HPstacks up against the Indian A. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBlackburne 4HPIndian A
Model year19191915
Price
Engine499 cc500 cc
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission3-speed
Tires3-28 / 3-28 2.5-28 / 2.5-28

Blackburne 4HP vs Indian A — which should you buy?

Picking between the Blackburne 4HP and the Indian A usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Blackburne 4HP brings its published horsepower, while the Indian A counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: