2018 Indian Chieftain

Indian Chieftain 2018


2018 Indian Chieftain specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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The Indian® Chieftain™ is in touch with its past, but far ahead of its time. It’s the first Indian Motorcycle® ever with a hard fairing, hard saddlebags and unprecedented new comfort and convenience features. It’s like no Indian Motorcycle® ever seen before, yet its style makes clear it has the DNA of a legendary Indian Motorcycle®.

General information
Model name Indian Chieftain
Year of manufacture 2018
Type Custom / cruiser
Rating 3.3  See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Engine details Thunder Stroke® 111 engine
Torque 150.0 Nm (15.3 kgf-m or 110.6 ft.lbs) @ 2100 RPM
Compression 9.5:1
Bore x stroke 101.0 x 113.0 mm (4.0 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel system Injection. Closed Loop Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Exhaust system Split dual exhaust with cross-over
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Cast aluminium
Rake (fork angle) 25.0°
Trail 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Front suspension Telescopic forks with air adjustment
Front wheel travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension Single shock
Rear wheel travel 114 mm (4.5 inches)
Front tire 130/60-B19
Rear tire 180/60-R16
Front brakes Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. 4 piston caliper.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. 2-piston caliper.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Wheels Cast aluminium wheels
Seat Dual leather seat
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 370.0 kg (815.7 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 381.0 kg (840.0 pounds)
Seat height 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1388 mm (54.6 inches)
Overall length 2571 mm (101.2 inches)
Overall width 1000 mm (39.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1668 mm (65.7 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.80 litres (5.50 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Steel Grey
Starter Electric
Instruments Fairing mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer, with fuel gauge, range, odometer and current gear.
Light Tear drop head lamp, spot lights, fender light
Carrying capacity Hard saddle bags.
Factory warranty 2 years
Comments Small windscreen. 7´ Touchscreen. Tire Pressure Monitoring. 100 Watt Stereo with AM/FM Bluetooth and Smartphone Compatible Input.
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