Chief Dark Horse

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Chief Dark Horse

Starting at £ 17,495 MSRP

Chief Dark Horse

Chief Dark Horse

Starting at  £ 17,495  MSRP

Colour

Black Smoke
Sagebrush Smoke
Quartz Gray

A step up in power. And menace.

Timeless design, legendary past, and unobtrusive modern technology.

Thunderstroke 116

Thunderstroke 116

The air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 produces 162Nm of raw torque for passing power in all 6 gears, giving you the power to leave everything—and everyone—in your exhaust.

Head-turning Design

Head-turning Design

Turn heads on every corner with simple, purposeful design showcasing bobbed fenders, exposed rear shocks and a steel welded tube frame. It's an invitation to make it your own.

4" Ride Command Touchscreen

4" Ride Command Touchscreen

The 4" touchscreen maintains a classic aesthetic by disguising itself as an analog gauge. Use it as a speedo and a tach, but it also provides turn-by-turn navigation, controls ride modes, lets you answer and decline calls, and manage your music from any Bluetooth-connected device.

The beauty is in the details.

The result of fine American craftsmanship: no detail overlooked.

Black, and more black

Black, and more black

Dark by design with premium gloss-black finishes from fender to fender.

19" Machined Cast Wheel

19" Machined Cast Wheel

The 19" machined cast front wheel with ABS adds to the menacing stance and will beg you to roll the throttle.

Ride with confidence.

Ride with confidence.

With a low seat height, a solo saddle, and mid-mount foot pegs that keep your feet underneath you, the Chief gives every rider complete control.

Modern technology hidden in plain sight.

More of what you need, less of what you don't.

Features for the win

Features for the win

Off the line, every Chief Dark Horse comes with keyless ignition, USB charging port, cruise control, ABS, and super-sticky Pirelli Night Dragon tires.

Light Your Way

Light Your Way

Full LED lighting provides great visibility to the road ahead.

Choose Your Ride

Choose Your Ride

Choose between three ride modes — Tour, Standard, and Sport — for an experience that’s tailored to your riding style.

The story of a legend

1921

1921 marked the debut of the Indian Motorcycle Chief. Designed by the legendary Charles Franklin, the dirt track racer and engineer who also dreamed up the Scout, the Chief had a 61-cubic-inch V-twin, dual cams, a low seat, and graceful lines. Riders loved its reliable power, formidable torque, and agile frame, and the bike quickly gained fans around the world. In the 1940s, the Chief helped fuel the postwar era of bike racing and customization in America.

More than 100 years later…

In 2021, for its’ 100th anniversary, one of America’s most iconic bikes has been completely reimagined by America’s first motorcycle company. The new Chief is the perfect blend of old and new — a timeless design supplemented with modern technology and performance, and zero compromises. It retains its classic compact stance, simple steel frame, and 64-inch wheelbase. With the Chief’s timeless design, dedication to Indian Motorcycle’s legendary past, and unobtrusive modern technology, the only people it will disappoint are the ones who hoped to keep it in their rearview.

Specs

Engine
Engine Type Thunderstroke 116
Displacement 1890 cc
Bore x Stroke 103.2mm x 113mm
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Electronic Fuel Injection System Closed loop fuel Injection / 54mm bore
Performance
Peak Torque RPM 2900 rpm
Peak Torque 162 Nm
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Gear Drive Wet Clutch
Clutch Wet, Multi-Plate
Gear Ratio (Overall)
1st 9.403 : 1
2nd 6.411 : 1
3rd 4.763 : 1
4th 3.796 : 1
5th 3.243 : 1
6th 2.789 : 1
Final Drive 2.2:1
Suspension
Suspension: Front - Type/Travel Telescopic Fork / 132 mm
Suspension: Rear - Type/Travel Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm
Chassis
Brakes/Front Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Calliper
Brakes/Rear Single / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Calliper
Tyres/Front Pirelli Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Tyres/Rear Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Wheels Machine Highlighted Cast Black 19" x 3.5" / 16" x 5"
Exhaust Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover
Dimensions
Wheelbase 1626 mm
Seat Height 662 mm
Ground Clearance 125 mm
Overall Length 2286 mm
Overall Width 922 mm
Overall Height 1253 mm
Lean Angle 28,5°
Rake 29°
Trail 132 mm
Fuel Capacity 15.1 L
GVWR 522 kg
Weight (Empty tank / full of fuel) 294 kg / 304 kg
Features
Colour / Graphics

Black Smoke,Springfield Blue Smoke,Sunset Red Metallic

Factory Warranty 2 years
Standard
Standard Equipment

ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation

Lights LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals
Electrical
Gauges

Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator

Infotainment

4 in Touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND. Touchscreen display includes real-time clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; map/navigation; Bluetooth status for phone and headset; vehicle status (voltage, engine hours, oil change); vehicle info (speed, fuel range, RPM, gear position); current ride data (distance, moving time, stop time, altitude, altitude change); trip meters; ride mode selection; screen brightness; and vehicle trouble code readout.

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