Indian Chieftain vs Indian Roadmaster Black: 5-year value retention (81% vs 80%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Indian Chieftain holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Indian Chieftain comes out ahead, holding about 81% of its value versus 80% for the Indian Roadmaster Black. Over the first five years the Indian Chieftain loses roughly $4,632 while the Indian Roadmaster Black loses about $5,733 — a gap near $1,101.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Indian Chieftain sheds about 10% in year one versus 4% for the Indian Roadmaster Black. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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