The base model cruiser in the Indian Motorcycle lineup, the Chief Classic carries the vintage badging and iconic lighted War Bonnet that is still the hallmark of the brand even through the fits, starts and financial turmoil of various owners during the post-WWII years, right up to the turn of the century.
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
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 / 54 mm bore
DRIVETRAIN
Primary DriveGear Drive Wet Clutch
Drive/Driven ClutchWet, Multi-Plate
Final Drive2.2 : 1
PERFORMANCE
Peak Torque119.2 ft-lbs (161.6 Nm)
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 / 3.7 in (94 mm)
CHASSIS
Brakes/FrontDual / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Brakes/RearSingle / 300 mm 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® American Elite 180/65B16 81H
ExhaustSplit dual exhaust w/ cross-over
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase68.1 in (1730 mm)
Seat Height26.0 in (660 mm)
Ground Clearance5.5 in (140 mm)
Overall Height46.3 in (1176 mm)
Overall Length103.5 in (2630 mm)
Overall Width39.4 in (1000 mm)
Rake29°
Trail6.1 in (155.0 mm)
Fuel Capacity5.5 gallons (20.8 liters)
GVWR1260 lbs (573 kg)
Weight (Empty Tank / Full of Fuel)751 lbs / 785 lbs (341 kg / 357 kg)
FEATURES
Color / GraphicsPearl White
STANDARD
Standard EquipmentABS; Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box; Cruise Control; Keyless Start; Light Bar
ELECTRICAL
GaugesTank mounted electronic speedometer with odometer; dual tripmeters; digital tachometer; ambient air temperature; fuel range; average fuel economy; battery voltage; gear position display; real-time clock; vehicle trouble code readout; heated grip level (if heated grips installed); low engine oil pressure; and 9 LED telltale indicators: High Beam, Chassis Fault, Turn signals (separate), ABS, Neutral, TPMS, Check Engine, Sidestand; Tank mounted electronic fuel gauge with low fuel LED indicator