Indian Chief Dark Horse 2011 vs. Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2011

Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Technical Specifications Indian Chief Dark Horse 2011 compared to Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2011

Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2011

Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	108 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	136 Nm	Torque	52.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,200 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,650 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	Compression Ratio	9.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,721 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,553 mm	Length	2,318 mm
Width	Width	1,029 mm	Width	892 mm
Height	Height	1,283 mm	Height	1,137 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,737 mm	Wheelbase	1,475 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	677 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

The Classic 650 combines a consistent retro look with riding pleasure suitable for everyday use and real character. It does have a few small shortcomings, but they are bearable. You also have to come to terms with the rather high vehicle weight. On the other hand, it slows you down without limiting you, has a strong character, is easy to ride and delivers exactly the feel-good vibes that retro fans are looking for - both when touring and in everyday life.

Charming in-line two-cylinder engine with sufficient power for country roads and leisurely motorway rides

Extremely successful retro look with great attention to detail

Consistent retro shapes

Pleasant riding position

Harmonious steering behaviour

Not very loud, but nice bassy sound

Relatively heavy

rear brakes toxic, front brakes rather lax

transmission somewhat imprecise in places