INDIAN Chief Vintage FE (2013-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

Indian was an American motorcycle manufacturer owned by Polaris Inc. It was founded in 1901 and as the Hendee Manufacturing Company in 1987 by George M. Hendee to produce bicycles.

The bicycles were initially badged as "Silver King" and "Silver Queen," but the "American Indian" name was quickly shortened to Indian. From 1898 onwards, Hendee adopted the "Indian" name, which improved product recognition in export markets.

In 2013, the American motorcycle maker introduced the Indian Chief Vintage FE, a vintage-styled motorcycle with a darker appearance that added a touch of originality. It was sold at an MSRP of $37,600.

The bike's visual was characterized by features such as a teardrop headlight with two driving lights on the sides, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, tank-mounted instruments, a two-piece dual leather seat, leather saddlebags, a tall windscreen, a two-into-one chromed exhaust system, and chromed wire-spoke wheels with whitewall tires.

The bike was made around a high-tensile steel frame. It housed a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front with 108 mm of travel and a single shock on the rear with 73 mm wheel travel.

Two 292 mm brake discs on the front and a single 292 mm rotor on the rear achieved braking power. Hydraulic calipers clamped both front and rear discs.

The 2013 Indian Chief Vintage FE was powered by a 1,720cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin powerhouse with a six-speed transmission. The bike delivered 140 Nm (103 lb-ft) to the rear wheel through a low-maintenance final belt drive.