Douglas Dragonfly vs Indian Prince (1957)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDouglas DragonflyIndian Prince
Model year19571928
Price
Engine348 cc348 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Weight166 kg106 kg
Fuel capacity6.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.5-26 / 2.5-26

Douglas Dragonfly vs Indian Prince — which should you buy?

Picking between the Douglas Dragonfly and the Indian Prince usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Douglas Dragonfly brings 17 hp in a 166 kg package, while the Indian Prince counters with its own power figure at 106 kg.

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: