Indian Challenger Dark Horse® with PowerBand Audio Package vs Honda VTX1800T (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Indian Challenger Dark Horse® with PowerBand Audio Packagestacks up against the Honda VTX1800T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecIndian Challenger Dark Horse® with PowerBand Audio PackageHonda VTX1800T
Model year20252011
Price—$14,899
Engine1769 cc1795 cc
Torque—101 Nm
Weight388 kg—
Seat height—27 mm
Fuel capacity—5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission—5-speed
Front brakes—Double disc
Rear brakes—Single disc
TiresMetzeler CRUISETEC™ 130/60B19 (66H) / Metzeler CRUISETEC™ 180/60R16 (80H)150/80-R17 / 180/70-R16

Indian Challenger Dark Horse® with PowerBand Audio Package vs Honda VTX1800T — which should you buy?

Picking between the Indian Challenger Dark Horse® with PowerBand Audio Package and the Honda VTX1800T usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Indian Challenger Dark Horse® with PowerBand Audio Package brings its published horsepower in a 388 kg package, while the Honda VTX1800T 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: