A proven Thunder Stroke 111 engine of the motorcycle fills in a maximum torque volume of 119 ft-lbs. The massive engine gets an aggressive look with the all premium black primary paint coat. The split dual exhaust with a cross over lets in maximum air flow in and out of the vehicle. Smooth and balanced ride is offered by installing a front telescopic fork 4.7 in (119mm)-46mm cartridge forks with dual rate springs and a rear single shock 3.7 in mechanical preload 94mm suspension system of the motorcycle. Braking system of the motorcycle comes with a front dual floating rotor with 4 piston caliper dual front 300mm with anti-lock brakes and a rear single floating rotor 2 piston caliper with 300mm anti-lock braking system. The brake calipers even comes with a fairing cover panel which provides cover from external damping. The huge tank of the Indian Chief Black Horse offers a fuel capacity of 20.8 litres. Standard options comes in a list starting from the ABS kit to the cruise control option of the motorcycle. The built in key less ignition of the motorcycle is yet another heart pumping feature which make it unique from every angle. Stylish, elegant and functional, the iconic fenders, standard since 1940, enhance the flowing styling lines of every Indian Motorcycle. They also provide protection, effectively blocking road spray and gravel kicked up by the tires.
Single 300mm Disc, Floating Rotor, 2 Piston caliper
Chassis and Suspension
Frame
Aluminum Frame With Integrated Air-Box
Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork/119mm - 46mm Cartridge Forks With Dual Rate Springs
Rear Suspension
Single Shock 94mm
Tyres
Front Tyre
DUNLOP® AMERICAN ELITE 3 130/90B16 73H
Rear Tyre
DUNLOP® AMERICAN ELITE 180/65B16 81H
Dimensions
Length
2630mm
Width
1025mm
Height
1176mm
Wheelbase
1730 mm
Weight
573kg
Ground Clearance
140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.8 litres
First Impression Review
An unstoppable force at the need of an hour is what the Indian Cheif Darkhorse is all about. An 1811 cc Thunder Stroke 111 engine in its heart, the Indian Cheif Darkhorse is an uncompromising motorcycle in its sheer force and passion. This is a motorcycle that one could take on the highways and forgets about anything that may come in the fast lane.
The unpolished metallic matte-black design combines with uncompromising power is what makes the Cheif Darkhorse a sinister-looking machine. The Thunder Stroke 111 engine produce a maximum peak torque of 150 Nm @ 2900 rpm. The engine comes with a Closed loop fuel injection system and is mated to a six-speed gearbox.
The Suspension system at the front comes with Telescopic Fork with 119 mm while the rear suspension comes with Single Shock with 94 mm travel. The braking system of the bike comes with a Dual /300mm Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper while the rear brakes are of Single / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper. The exhaust system is a Split Dual Exhaust w/ Cross-over. Technologies like ABS; Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box; Cruise Control and Keyless Ignition are incorporated in the new Cheif Dark Horse. The overall dry weight of the Cheif Dark Horse comes at 338 kg.
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