Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic vs Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic and Indian Motorcycle Super Chief Limited are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,32,056 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Super Chief Limited
The Super Chief Limited starts ₹1,32,056 lower (₹24,38,944 against ₹25,71,000), about ₹4,180 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Heritage Classic
Heritage Classic claims 18 kmpl against 14 kmpl. That is roughly ₹14,085 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Super Chief Limited
Super Chief Limited gets colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes.
City manners
Heritage Classic
Heritage Classic is 5 kg lighter and taller in the seat (680 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Heritage Classic if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you live where Harley-Davidson's bigger service network matters
- your priority is long-distance touring
- your priority is two-up highway rides
Buy the Super Chief Limited if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is classic touring
- your priority is two-up long rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Heritage Classic | Super Chief Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹25,71,000 | ₹24,38,944 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹28,84,411 | ₹27,37,689 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,46,480 | ₹3,16,905 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,38,452 | ₹1,31,408 |
| Five-year total | ₹33,04,343 | ₹32,21,002 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Harley-DavidsonHeritage Classic | Indian MotorcycleSuper Chief Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹25,71,000 | ₹24,38,944 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹81,530 | ₹77,350 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1868 cc | 1890 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 93.9 bhp | — |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 18 kmpl | 14 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 177 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 330 kg | 335 kg |
| Fuel tank | 18.9 L | 15.1 L |
| Seat height | 680 mm | 665 mm |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1630 mm | 1626 mm |
| Length | 2415 mm | 2286 mm |
| Width | 930 mm | 1079 mm |
| Height | 1370 mm | 1203 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 292 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps | Telescopic Fork / 132 mm |
| Rear suspension | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 56mm stroke; hydraulic preload adjustment | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 130/90-B16 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 180/65-B16 |
Heritage Classic vs Super Chief Limited: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Heritage Classic or the Super Chief Limited?
- The Super Chief Limited is cheaper by ₹1,32,056 at the base variant (₹24,38,944 against ₹25,71,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Heritage Classic or the Super Chief Limited?
- The Heritage Classic claims 18 kmpl against 14 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Heritage Classic and Super Chief Limited in Delhi?
- About ₹1,46,722: roughly ₹28,84,411 for the Heritage Classic and ₹27,37,689 for the Super Chief Limited, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹33,04,343 for the Heritage Classic and ₹32,21,002 for the Super Chief Limited, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Super Chief Limited comes out ₹83,341 ahead.
