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Latest revision as of 20:12, 23 November 2019

1941 Indian 841

Indian was commissioned by the U.S. Government to built an initial batch of 1,056 models of this multi-terrain machine. The Government decided to cancel the project so the bikes remained unsold. With the end of hostilities, they were offered to the public priced at $500.00 each.

1941 Indian 841.jpg
Indian 841
Manufacturer
Production 1941 - 1943
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 73.0mm x 89.0mm
Top Speed 70 mph (113 km/h)
Fuel System carburetor. linkert
Transmission Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)
Suspension Front: girder fork coil springs and shock absorber
Rear: plungertype with coil springs
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Weight 240.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 5.0 Gallon (18.93 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Indian 841 was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Indian between 1941 and 1943. It could reach a top speed of 70 mph (113 km/h).

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 73.0mm bore x 89.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 737.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a sidevalves.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a girder fork coil springs and shock absorber while the rear was equipped with a plungertype with coil springs. The 841 was fitted with a 5.0 Gallon (18.93 Liters) fuel tank.