Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Black vs Indian Chieftain® Base (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Blackstacks up against the Indian Chieftain® Base. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide BlackIndian Chieftain® Base
Model year20102025
Price$36,499
Engine1803 cc1811 cc
Torque156 Nm
Weight409 kg368 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS
Tires130/80-B17 / 180/65-B16 Metzeler CRUISETEC™ 130/60B - 19 66H / Metzeler CRUISETEC™ 180/60R - 16 80H

Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Black vs Indian Chieftain® Base — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Black and the Indian Chieftain® Base usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Black brings its published horsepower in a 409 kg package, while the Indian Chieftain® Base counters with its own power figure at 368 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: