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{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Indian FOUR'''
|name            = Indian FOUR
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|manufacturer    = [[Indian]]
|manufacturer    = Indian
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|production      = 1928
|production      = 1928
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|class            = [[Classic]]
|class            = Classic
|engine          = Air-cooled, all-aluminum inline-four
|engine          = Air-cooled, all-aluminum inline-four
|bore_stroke      = 69.9mm x 69.9mm
|bore_stroke      = 69.9mm x 69.9mm
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Latest revision as of 20:44, 23 November 2019


Indian-four-2-1928-1943-1.jpg
Indian FOUR
Manufacturer
Production 1928
Class Classic
Engine
Air-cooled, all-aluminum inline-four
Bore / Stroke 69.9mm x 69.9mm
Fuel System cArburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-Speed

Final Drive: Shaft

Clutch: Wet multi discs
Suspension Front: Trailing link with quarter-leaf springs
Rear: Dual plunger with coil springs
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Weight 225.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Indian FOUR was a Air-cooled, all-aluminum inline-four Classic motorcycle produced by Indian in 1928.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 69.9mm bore x 69.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1265.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi discs.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Trailing link with quarter-leaf springs while the rear was equipped with a Dual plunger with coil springs.

1928 - 1943 Indian FOUR[edit | edit source]

1928 - 1943 Indian FOUR 1928 - 1943 Indian FOUR

In 1927, the right, the name and production facilities were purchased to the Ace Motor Corporation, so, all the products were sold under the Indian Ace name for one year. The Four model had a lot of success and the company tried to develop the engine on that period. The 1936-1937 models were not so popular because of the "upside-down" engine but one year later the company returned to the original configuration that made this bike so appreciated. Unfortunately, the Indian Four ended its career in 1943