Zero Engineering Type 9 vs Indian Chief Vintage LE (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zero Engineering Type 9stacks up against the Indian Chief Vintage LE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZero Engineering Type 9Indian Chief Vintage LE
Model year20222013
Price$37,899
Engine1570 cc1721 cc
Weight342 kg
Seat height25 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicDouble disc. Floating discs.
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Floating disc.
Tires4.50-18 / 5.00-16 130/90-16 / 150/80-16

Zero Engineering Type 9 vs Indian Chief Vintage LE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zero Engineering Type 9 and the Indian Chief Vintage LE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zero Engineering Type 9 brings its published horsepower, while the Indian Chief Vintage LE counters with its own power figure at 342 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: