Indian Sport Chief® Base vs Indian Super Chief® Limited (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Indian Sport Chief® Basestacks up against the Indian Super Chief® Limited. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Indian Sport Chief® Base | Indian Super Chief® Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $19,999 | $21,999 |
| Engine | 1890 cc | 1811 cc |
| Weight | 302 kg | 324 kg |
| Seat height | 686 mm | 665 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.0 L | 15.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 6 speed, Belt | Manual, 6 speed, Belt |
| Front brakes | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | Metzeler CRUISETEC™ 130/60 B19 (61H) / Metzeler CRUISETEC™ 180/65 B16 (81H) | Metzeler CRUISETEC™ 130/90B16 (73H) / Metzeler CRUISETEC™ 180/65 B16 (81H) |
Indian Sport Chief® Base vs Indian Super Chief® Limited — which should you buy?
Picking between the Indian Sport Chief® Base and the Indian Super Chief® Limited usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Indian Sport Chief® Base brings its published horsepower in a 302 kg package, while the Indian Super Chief® Limited counters with its own power figure at 324 kg. On price, the Indian Sport Chief® Base 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: