Modern cruisers have changed drastically in recent years. The Indian Motorcycle 2017 Chief Dark Horse is the perfect example. Weighing in at 783 pounds in running order, the 2017 Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse is a performance machine that functions as well as it looks. With 5.5 gallons of fuel storage this bike is a great around-town cruiser with plenty of power on tap. The 2017 Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse Liquid-Cooled 111ci engine and 6-speed transmission are a great combination to get to your destination in the quickest and most exhilarating way possible.
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Engine TypeThunder Stroke® 111
Displacement111 cu in (1811 cc)
Bore x Stroke3.976 in x 4.449 in (101 mm x 113 mm)
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Electronic Fuel Injection SystemClosed loop fuel injection / 54mm bore
DRIVETRAIN
Primary DriveGear Drive Wet Clutch
Drive/Driven ClutchWet, Multi-Plate
Final Drive2.2 : 1
PERFORMANCE
Peak Torque119.2 ft-lbs (161.6 N m)
Peak Torque RPM3000 rpm
GEAR RATIO (OVERALL)
1st9.403 : 1
2nd6.411 : 1
3rd4.763 : 1
4th3.796 : 1
5th3.243 : 1
6th2.789 : 1
SUSPENSION
Suspension: Front - Type/TravelTelescopic Fork / 4.7 in (119 mm)
Front Fork Tube Diameter46 mm
Suspension: Rear - Type/TravelSingle Shock w/ Air adjust / 4.5 in (114mm)
CHASSIS
Brakes/FrontDual / 300mm Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Brakes/RearSingle / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Wheels/FrontCast 16 in x 3.5 in
Wheels/RearCast 16 in x 5 in
Tires/FrontDunlop® Elite 3 130/90B16 73H
Tires/RearDunlop® Elite 3 Multi-Compound 180/60R16 80H
ExhaustSplit dual exhaust w/ cross-over
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase65.7 in (1668 mm)
Seat Height26.0 in (660 mm)
Ground Clearance5.6 in (142 mm)
Overall Height54.6 in (1388 mm)
Overall Length101.2 in (2571 mm)
Overall Width39.4 in (1000 mm)
Rake25°
Trail5.9 in (150.0 mm)
Fuel Capacity5.5 gallons (20.8 liters)
GVWR1385 lbs (630 kgs)
Weight (Empty Tank / Full of Fuel)799 lbs / 831 lbs (362 kg / 377 kg)
FEATURES
Color / GraphicsThunder Black Smoke
STANDARD
Standard EquipmentABS; Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box; Cruise Control; Driving Lights; Keyless Start; Remote Locking Hard Saddle Bags; Power Windshield; Tire Pressure Monitoring; 100 Watt Stereo with AM/FM Bluetooth and Smartphone Compatible Input
ELECTRICAL
GaugesFairing mounted instrument cluster featuring electronic speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge with odometer, dual tripmeters with distance and time, instantaneous and average fuel economy; fuel range; real-time clock; ambient air temperature; gear position display; front and rear tire pressure; engine hours of operation; engine oil life percentage; average speed; battery voltage; radio information display; vehicle trouble code readout; heated grip level (if heated grips installed); and 15 LED telltale indicators: cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation