Indian Chief Classic

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Indian Chief 1800
Manufacturer
Also called Chief Classic Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Limited, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chief Classic, Chief
Production 2009 - 2017
Class Cruiser
Engine
Four stroke, V-twin, 2 valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Torque 118.75 ft/lbs (161.0 Nm) @ 3000RPM
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
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

The Indian CHIEF CLASSIC was a Thunder Stroke 111, liquid cooled Cruiser motorcycle produced by Indian in 2017. Max torque was 118.75 ft/lbs (161.0 Nm) @ 3000 RPM.


Engine[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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.


2017 Indian CHIEF CLASSIC[edit | edit source]

The House Springfield Classic style meets modern performance and technology in this versatile, smooth-handling cruiser. The stylish, branded Chrome Thunder Stroke High Flow Air Cleaner lets the powerful Thunder Stroke V-Twin inhale more freely for enhanced throttle response.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

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

Specifications[edit | edit source]

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