Indian Chieftain® PowerPlus 112 Dark Horse® vs Yamaha Star Stratoliner (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Indian Chieftain® PowerPlus 112 Dark Horse®stacks up against the Yamaha Star Stratoliner. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecIndian Chieftain® PowerPlus 112 Dark Horse®Yamaha Star Stratoliner
Model year20262013
Price$31,999$15,690
Engine1834 cc1852 cc
Weight366 kg
Seat height686 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity22.0 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Belt5-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDouble disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresMetzeler CRUISETEC™ 130/60B19 (66H) / Metzeler CRUISETEC™ 180/60R16 (80H)130/70-18 / 190/60-17

Indian Chieftain® PowerPlus 112 Dark Horse® vs Yamaha Star Stratoliner — which should you buy?

Picking between the Indian Chieftain® PowerPlus 112 Dark Horse® and the Yamaha Star Stratoliner usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Indian Chieftain® PowerPlus 112 Dark Horse® brings its published horsepower in a 366 kg package, while the Yamaha Star Stratoliner counters with its own power figure. On price, the Yamaha Star Stratoliner 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: