Comparison of Indian Chief Dark Horse 2013 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad 2009 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad 2009 × |  Indian Chief Dark Horse 2013 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2013 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Indian |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad | Indian Chief Dark Horse |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Closed Loop Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,552 | 1720.8 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 101.6 |
| Stroke (mm) | 95 | 108 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | - |
| Ignition | TCBI dual plug with digital advance | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Two into one Stainless Steel |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. | Dia. 41 mm/Travel 4.25 |
| Rear suspension | Dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping / 3.9 in. | Single shock/Travel 2.90 |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Floating discs. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Floating disc. |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel, double cradle | High tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 150/80-16 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-16 | 150/80-16 |
| Seat | - | Solo seat |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoked |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 34 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Light | - | Tear drop head lamp, spot lights, fender light |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,689 | 1,646 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 350 | 338 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,515 | 2,553 |
| Seat height (mm) | 719 | 692 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | - |
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