Indian Sport Chief® RT vs Big Dog Pitbull (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Indian Sport Chief® RTstacks up against the Big Dog Pitbull. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecIndian Sport Chief® RTBig Dog Pitbull
Model year20262011
Price$22,499$26,900
Engine1890 cc1916 cc
Weight314 kg313 kg
Seat height695 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity15.0 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Belt6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscSingle disc. 4-piston Diff bore
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. 4-piston
TiresMetzeler CRUISETEC™ 130/60 B19 (61H) / Metzeler CRUISETEC™ 180/65 B16 (81H)130/60-R23 / 280/40-R20

Indian Sport Chief® RT vs Big Dog Pitbull — which should you buy?

Picking between the Indian Sport Chief® RT and the Big Dog Pitbull usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Indian Sport Chief® RT brings its published horsepower in a 314 kg package, while the Big Dog Pitbull counters with its own power figure at 313 kg. On price, the Indian Sport Chief® RT 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: