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No bike can make you a leader. But this one certainly sends a message. Powered by our formidable Thunder Stroke® 111 engine, and packed with features to keep everything - and everyone - in check. Like a power windshield. 100W premium audio system. Remote-locking saddlebags. And poised, confident handling. You've already earned the bragging rights. Own them. Be legendary.
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Features
- REMOTE-LOCKABLE HARD SADDLEBAGS: Your cargo is cargo protected inside convenient, spacious hard saddlebags with weatherproof seals. You can even lock them remotely using a console-mounted button, or viea the bike’s key fob.
- HERITAGE INSPIRED POWERPLANT: Designed from the ground up, the Thunder Stroke 111 is a powerful engine offering premium performance, as well as legendary features inspired by the Power Plus motor of the 1940s. Multi-directional finned valve covers. Downward firing exahaust. Large, parallel push-rod tubes. Organic, asymmetric fin styling. Right-hand drive. Classic 2/3 head-to-cylinder neck down.
- OUTSTANDING STEERING GEOMETRY: The steering geometry of the Indian Chieftain was engineered to deliver light, responsive handling, whether ridden solo with no cargo or two-up with full saddlebags.
- DESIGN INSPIRATION: To design this fairing, our team looked for inspiration outside of the motorcycle industry. They landed on the sleek and powerful streamliner locomotives of the 1950s. With these classically styled machines as their guide, a new icon for Indian Motorcycle was born.
- ABS BRAKING: With ABS braking, you’ll ride with confidence, knowing you can brake under control in any situation.
- CHROME HEADDRESS: The most powerful icon in motorcycling. Since 1947, the illuminated headdress has graced the front of fender of nearly every Indian Motorcycle, guiding the way from legend to legend.
- PUSH-BUTTON HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE WINSHIELD: With a push of a handlebar-mounted button, this windshield can quickly raise or lower electronically. Lower it to enjoy the cooling airflow. Or raise it to block out wind and rain.
- KEYLESS IGNITION: Never fumble for your key again. With the proximity fob in your pocket, just climb on, press the start button and ride away. Misplace your fob? Simply enter your personal security code and go.
- CRUISE CRONTROL: With automotive-quality ABS braking, you’ll ride with confidence, knowing you can brake under control in any situation.
- 119 FT-LBS OF TORQUE: The Thunder Stroke 111 produces 119 ft-lbs of torque with extraordinary power at low RPM, so you can accelerate hard with power to spare in ever gear
- PREMIUM CONCERT AUDIO: Built into the fairing is a 100-watt audio system. Delivering premium-quality sound from dual high-output speakers. Smartphones and other audio sources can be connected via cable or Bluetooth.
- THE INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RIDE COMMAND SYSTEM: Pinch. Swipe. Tap. All without removing your gloves. Through this industry-leading seven-inch display, you can get turn-by-turn directions. Quickly find points of interest. Play Bluetooth audio. Check vehicle information and status, plue a whole lot more. And thanks to split-screen technology, you can easily customize the display to focus on the details that matter to you most.
- INTERNALLY WIRED HANDLEBARS: This high-profile area features all-chrome hand controls. Plus, all of the wiring is routed inside the handlebars for a clean, premium-quality look.
- CAST ALUMINUM FRAME: This cast aluminum frame is lightweight yet exceptionally strong, providing excellent low-speed handling, and confidence-inspiring stability on the highway.
- CHROME HIGHWAY BAR: These chrome highway bars provide premium-quality shine. You can also accessorize them with stylish wraps or comfortable footrests
General Information
Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Brakes
Front - Dual, 300 mm floating rotor, 4-piston caliper
Rear - Single, 300 mm floating rotor, 2-piston caliper
Wheels
Front - 16 x 3.5 in. cast
Rear - 16 x 5 in. cast
Tires
Front Dunlop® Elite 3 130/90B16 73HRear - Dunlop® Elite 3 Multi-Compound 180/60R16 80H
Dimensions
Length
Overall - 101.2 in. (2,571 mm)
Height
Overall - 54.6 in. (1,388 mm)
Width
Overall - 39.4 in. (1,000 mm)
Weight
Empty Tanks - 828 lbs. (376 kg)
Full tank - 860 lbs. (391 kg)
GVWR - 1,385 lbs. (630 kg)
Ground Clearance
5.6 in. (142 mm)
Wheelbase
65.7 in. (1,668 mm)
Seat Height
26 in. (660 mm)
Drivetrain
Engine
Engine
Thunder Stroke® 111
Displacement
111 ci (1,811cc)
Bore x Stroke
3.976 x 4.449 in. (101 x 113 mm)
Torque
Peak - 119.2 ft. lbs. (161.6 Nm)
Peak torque - 3,000 rpm
Fuel System
Closed loop fuel injection; 54 mm bore
Fuel Capacity
5.5 gal. (20.8 l)
Exhaust
Split dual with crossover
Gear Ratio
1st - 9.403:1
2nd - 6.411:1
3rd - 4.763:1
4th - 3.796:1
5th - 3.243:1
6th - 2.789:1
Operational
Suspension
Front - Telescopic fork 46 mm; 4.7 in. (119 mm) travel Rear - Single shock with air adjust; 4.5 in. (114 mm) travel
Other
Additional Colors
Thunder Black, White Smoke, Star Silver over Thunder Black, Wildfire Red over Thunder Black