Polaris India, today unveiled the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, a blacked-out variant of the Chieftain in India, priced at Rs 31.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Powered by the same Thunder Stroke 111 engine, a 49-degree V-twin which makes about 139Nm of torque, as the Chieftain, the new variant also shares the same chassis as its sibling. However, the Chieftain Dark Horse comes from the factory outfitted with a solo seat and short, tinted power windscreen, ABS, electronic cruise control, integrated premium audio system and remote key fob with keyless ignition.

Commenting on the launch of the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, Pankaj Dubey, CEO & Director-Eicher Polaris & Polaris India, said, “The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse blacked-out styling and powerful Thunder Stroke 111 engine will elevate our rider to the top of the pack. Starting with the award-winning Chieftain platform, the Dark Horse series signature matte black paint and raw attitude is an open canvas for customization that makes it the perfect bike for riders who are ready to ‘Be Legendary’. The Indian Chief Dark Horse is already a dream motorcycle for many and Indian Chieftain Dark Horse takes the chief family ahead. It will surely make all heads turn, thanks to the powerful road presence this bike shall offer.”

To amplify the Dark Horse family attributes, not only are the fenders, fairing, fuel tank and bags blacked out, the iconic Indian Motorcycle headdress, forks, mirrors, handlebars and switch cubes, turn signals, tank console, engine and airbox cover, lower controls, floorboards and taillight housing are also blacked out.