Indian Chief 1200: history, specs, pictures

The Indian Chief was a v2, four-stroke custom / cruiser motorcycle produced between 1922 and 1948.

EngineEdit

A 83.0mm bore x 113.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1210.0 cubic centimeters.

DriveEdit

The final drive was via chain.

ChassisEdit

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 telescopic while the rear was equiped with a plungertype with coil springs. The wheelbase was 60.63 inches (1540 mm) long.

In MediaEdit

Indian Chief 1200
Manufacturer
Production 1922 - 1948
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 83.0mm x 113.0mm
Fuel System carburetor. linkert
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: plungertype with coil springs
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheelbase 60.63 inches (1540 mm)
Weight
Manuals Service Manual


The Indian Chief was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Indian between 1922 and 1948.

EngineEdit

A 83.0mm bore x 113.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1210.0 cubic centimeters.

ChassisEdit

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 telescopic while the rear was equipped with a plungertype with coil springs. The wheelbase was 60.63 inches (1540 mm) long.

In MediaEdit