Aggressive style. Unrivaled bagger performance.
The Indian Chieftain combines more streamlined styling with an award-winning powerplant for an aggressive look and superior ride.
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Bike Features
- DESIGNED FOR STYLE. MADE TO PERFORM: The restyled Chieftain delivers aggressive style, pairing the impressive power of the Thunder Stroke® 111 V-Twin engine with easy handling and modern technology.
- AGGRESSIVE STYLING: A bike that looks as aggressive as it performs. Featuring a restyled fairing, slammed saddlebags, a 19 in. front wheel and badging.
- ROGUE GUNFIGHTER SEAT: The Chieftain's streamlined profile is enhanced by an gunfighter seat.
- MODERN AND AGGRESSIVE: LED lighting from nose to tail and a lowered stance complete the custom-inspired look.
- THUNDER STROKE 111 V-TWIN ENGINE: The powerful Thunder Stroke 111 engine produces 119 ft. lb. of torque for exceptional power at low RPM and a responsive ride at any speed.
- AGILE HANDLING AND CONTROL: Combines outstanding steering geometry and a lightweight cast aluminum frame to provide responsive handling and agile cornering.
- LIGHTWEIGHT FRAME: A strong, expertly designed cast aluminum frame provides confidence-inspiring stability and easy handling at all speeds.
- PREMIUM AUDIO: High-output speakers in the fairing deliver 100-watts of crystal-clear audio. Featuring a dynamic equalizer that automatically adjusts for road, wind and engine noise
- MODERN AMENITIES: The Chieftain comes standard with keyless ignition, cruise control, and ABS.
- POWER WINDSHIELD: A push-button power windshield allows you to easily change the height. Keep it low for wind in your face or raise it up to cruise in comfort.
- RIDE MODES: Now you can choose between three ride modes, Tour, Standard, and Sport, for an experience that's customized to your riding style.
- ENHANCED COMFORT: Rear Cylinder Deactivation automatically shuts off the rear cylinder when the bike is stopped for enhanced comfort in slow-moving traffic. As soon as you hit the throttle, the rear cylinder seamlessly reactivates for full power.
- BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY: Wirelessly connect your phone to the bike's display with Bluetooth® to enjoy your favorite music on the open road. You can also pair a headset and receive calls and texts.
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 - Cast 19 x 3.5 in.
Rear - Cast 16 x 5 in.
Tires
Front - Dunlop® American Elite 130/60B19 61H
Rear - Dunlop® Elite 3 Multi-Compound 180/60R16 80H
Dimensions
Length
Overall - 98.7 in. (2,506 mm)
Height
Overall - 54.5 in. (1,385 mm)
Width
Overall - 39.4 in. (1,000 mm)
Weight
Empty tank - 790 lb. (358 kg)
Full tank - 822 lb. (373 kg)
GVWR - 1,385 lb. (628 kg)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in. (130 mm)
Wheelbase
65.7 in. (1,668 mm)
Seat Height
25.6 in. (650 mm)
Drivetrain
Transmission
Gear drive wet clutch
Electrical
Engine
Engine
Thunder Stroke® 111
Displacement
1,811 cc (111 ci.)
Bore x Stroke
101 x 113 mm (3.976 x 4.449 in.)
Torque
Peak - 119 ft. lb. (161.6 Nm) @3,000 rpm
Fuel System
Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
Fuel Capacity
5.5 gal. (20.8 l)
Exhaust
Split dual with cross-over
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, cartridge type; 4.7 in. (120 mm) travel
Front fork tube - 46 mm diameter
Rear - Single shock with air adjust; 4.5 in. (114 mm) travel
Instrumentation
Gauges - Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer with fuel gauge, range, odometer and current gear plus 15 LED indicators
Other
Includes
Infotainment - 7 in. touchscreen display