Indian Vintage Dark Horse vs Big Dog K-9 250 (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Indian Vintage Dark Horsestacks up against the Big Dog K-9 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecIndian Vintage Dark HorseBig Dog K-9 250
Model year20212011
Price$19,499$22,595
Engine1811 cc1819 cc
Horsepower92 hp
Torque162 Nm
Weight342 kg303 kg
Seat height26 mm25 mm
Fuel capacity5.5 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. 4 piston caliper.Single disc. 4-piston Diff bore
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. 2-piston caliper.Single disc. 4-piston
Tires130/80-B17 / 180/60-R16 MH90-21 / 250/40-R18

Indian Vintage Dark Horse vs Big Dog K-9 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Indian Vintage Dark Horse and the Big Dog K-9 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Indian Vintage Dark Horse brings 92 hp in a 342 kg package, while the Big Dog K-9 250 counters with its own power figure at 303 kg. On price, the Indian Vintage 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: