Indian Chief Classic

Indian Chief 1800
Manufacturer	Indian
Also called	Chief Classic Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Limited, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chief Classic, Chief
Production	2009 - 10
Engine	Four stroke, V-twin, 2 valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Ignition	Digital CDI
Transmission	5 Speed
Frame	High tensile steel, monoshock
Suspension	Front: 41 mm diameter Rear: Single shock
Brakes	Front: Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers Rear: Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers
Front Tire	130/90-16
Rear Tire	150/90-16
Wheelbase	1737 mm / 68.3 in
Seat Height	680.8 mm / 27.2 in
Weight	330 kg / 728 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	20.8 Liters / 5.5 Gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, V-twin, 2 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.0:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 150/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a 41 mm diameter while the rear was equipped with a Single shock. The Chief Classic was fitted with a 20.8 Liters / 5.5 Gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 330 kg / 728 lbs. The wheelbase was 1737 mm / 68.3 in long.

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Overview

Indian Chief Classic

The new Classic is the entry level Chief and is the only Chief model available with short fenders. It features the Indian script tank logo and is available in standard Indian Red or Thunder Black. Optional colors are also available in Dark Water Blue or Starlight Silver. The price starts at $25,999.

All Chiefs feature a 105 cubic inch PowerPlus V-Twin powertrain with electronic closed loop sequential port fuel injection. Engine cylinders are Nikasil plated and the stainless stell exhaust system is an integrated 3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensors.

A six-speed Baker transmission delivers power through the belt drive. Stopping is achieved via Brembo 4-piston calipers, with 11.5" dual rotors up front. Standard 5.5-gallon tank helps extend cruising range. Seats are all-leather and built to exacting specifications.

Model Features

Styling Chromed tear drop Halogen Headlamp Short fenders Die cast console - color matched Black and polished engine with chrome covers Chromed spoke wheels Available billet wheels Traditional black wall tires Two into one stainless steel exhaust system with three way catalytic converter installed and chromed shields Leather & fringe options available Powertrain Air cooled, pushrod, Power Plus 105ci engine Closed loop, sequential, port injection with heated oxygen sensors Six speed transmission

Chassis Seat: solo seat available in black and tan leather 5.5 gallon fuel tank Brembo brake system with dual floating rotors and 4 piston calipers in the front and single floating rotor and two piston caliper in the rear. Two accessory 12 V outlets Indian Script tank design

Electrical Tank mounted analog speedometer and multi function digital display Charging system 42 Amps Lamps: Tear drop head lamp, glass front fender light There are no electrical relays in the system

Make Model	Indian Chief Classic
Year	2009 - 10
Engine Type	Four stroke, V-twin, 2 valve per cylinder.
Displacement	1720 cc / 105 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	3.966 x 4.25 in.
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	9.0:1
Induction	Closed loop sequential port fuel injection
Ignition	Digital CDI
Starting
Max Toque	100 lb-ft / 135.5 Nm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Belt
Gear Ratio	1st 10.441:1 2nd 7.090:1 3rd 5.172:1 4th 3.984:1 5th 3.193:1 6th 2.771:1
Frame	High tensile steel, monoshock
Front Suspension	41 mm diameter
Front Wheel Travel	108 mm / 4.2 in
Rear Suspension	Single shock
Rear Wheel Travel	73 mm / 2.8 in
Front Brakes	Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers
Front Tire	130/90-16
Rear Tire	150/90-16
Trail	150 mm / 5.9 in
Dimensions	Length 2552 mm / 100.5 in Width 1028 mm / 40.5 in Height 1282 mm / 50.5 in
Wheelbase	1737 mm / 68.3 in
Seat Height	680.8 mm / 27.2 in
Dry Weight	330 kg / 728 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20.8 Liters / 5.5 Gal