Indian Chieftain Classic vs Big Dog K-9 250 (2020)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Indian Chieftain Classicstacks up against the Big Dog K-9 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Indian Chieftain Classic | Big Dog K-9 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2020 | 2011 |
| Price | — | $22,595 |
| Engine | 1811 cc | 1819 cc |
| Torque | 162 Nm | — |
| Weight | 375 kg | 303 kg |
| Seat height | 26 mm | 25 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.5 L | 4.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. 4 piston caliper. | Single disc. 4-piston Diff bore |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. 2-piston caliper. | Single disc. 4-piston |
| Tires | 130/90-B16 / 180/60-R16 | MH90-21 / 250/40-R18 |
Indian Chieftain Classic vs Big Dog K-9 250 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Indian Chieftain Classic and the Big Dog K-9 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Indian Chieftain Classic brings its published horsepower in a 375 kg package, while the Big Dog K-9 250 counters with its own power figure at 303 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: