Indian Chief Classic Dark Horse vs American IronHorse LSC (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Indian Chief Classic Dark Horsestacks up against the American IronHorse LSC. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecIndian Chief Classic Dark HorseAmerican IronHorse LSC
Model year20162007
Price$17,499$29,495
Engine1811 cc1820 cc
Horsepower110 hp
Torque139 Nm
Weight341 kg290 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single disc
Tires130/90-B16 / 150/80-B16 90/90-H21 / 280/35-V18

Indian Chief Classic Dark Horse vs American IronHorse LSC — which should you buy?

Picking between the Indian Chief Classic Dark Horse and the American IronHorse LSC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Indian Chief Classic Dark Horse brings its published horsepower in a 341 kg package, while the American IronHorse LSC counters with 110 hp at 290 kg. On price, the Indian Chief Classic Dark Horse has the lower MSRP.

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: