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
| Spec | Indian Challenger Dark Horse® with PowerBand Audio Package | Honda VTX1800T |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2025 | 2011 |
| Price | — | $14,899 |
| Engine | 1769 cc | 1795 cc |
| Torque | — | 101 Nm |
| Weight | 388 kg | — |
| Seat height | — | 27 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 5.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | — | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | — | Single disc |
| Tires | Metzeler 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: