Segment: Custom/Cruiser
Production started year: 2024
The Indian Chief was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by the American motorcycle manufacturer between 1922 and 1953 and again from 1999 until the present (2023). The Chief was the Company's larger twin, delivering more power than the more agile Scout model used in competition and sport riding.
In 2023, the American motorcycle introduced its 2024 lineup, which included the Indian Chief Dark Horse, a bike that blends American V-twin style with modern technology and performance.
The Chief Dark Horse's minimalist and mechanical design features a drag-styled handlebar, mid-mounted food controls, a sleek headlight cowl, a single bobber-style seat, and 19-inch cast wheels.
The Indian Chief Dark Horse is available in Sandstone Smoke, Black Smoke, Springfield Blue Smoke, and Sunset Red Metallic color schemes and sold at an MSRP starting at $18,999.
As for the power figures, the 2024 model year Indian Chief Dark Horse has installed a massive 1,890cc four-stroke air-cooled Thunderstroke engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering 163 Nm (120 lb-ft) torque at 2,900 rpm.
A 46 mm telescopic fork with 132 mm travel handles the bike's front suspension, while two adjustable shock absorbers on the rear with 75 mm travel deal with the rear suspension.
As for the braking power, the bike relies on a 300 mm semi-floating disc coupled to a four-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 300 mm disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel.
engine specs | Type: | Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 | Displacement: | 1890 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 4.1x4.4 in OR 104 mm | Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | Horsepower: | / KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 120/2900 lb-ft/RPM OR 163/2900 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed | Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | - |
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chassis specs | Frame: | - | Front Suspension: | Telescopic Fork | Rear Suspension: | Dual Shocks w/adjustable preload | Front Brake: | Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper | Rear Brake: | Single / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 90 in OR 2286 mm | Overall Width: | 36.3 in OR 922 mm | Seat Height: | 26.1 in OR 663 mm | Wheelbase: | 64 in OR 1626 mm | Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in OR 124 mm | Weight: | 549 lbs OR 249 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4 gallons OR 15.1 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | Pirelli Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H | Rear: | Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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