Indian Chieftain Dark Horse vs Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse CLR — Depreciation Comparison

Indian Chieftain Dark Horse vs Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse CLR: 5-year value retention (80% vs 80%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Indian Chieftain Dark Horse holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse comes out ahead, holding about 80% of its value versus 80% for the Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse CLR. Over the first five years the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse loses roughly $5,319 while the Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse CLR loses about $6,831 — a gap near $1,512.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse sheds about 4% in year one versus 10% for the Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse CLR. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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