2016 Indian Chieftain | Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide

The flagship of the bagger line-up, the 2016 Indian Chieftain is powered by the beefy Thunder Stroke 111 motor that provides a muscular peak torque output of 119 ft/lbs.

The fork-mounted fairing (with electronically adjusted windshield) is a styling mix of old and new, while the hard bags have such features as remotely activated locks. A Bluetooth-integrated audio system sits behind the fairing, along with high-info digital instrumentation. Other features include a leather seat, ABS, and cruise control.

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2016 Indian Chieftain Specs:

ENGINE

• Engine type: Thunder Stroke 111
• Bore x stroke: 3.976” x 4.449”
• Displacement: 111 cubic inches (1811cc)
• EFI: Closed loop fuel injection
• Throttle body: 54mm bore
• Exhaust system: Split dual exhaust with crossover
• Peak torque: 119.2 ft/lbs @ 3000 rpm
• Clutch: Wet, multi-plate

CHASSIS

• Front suspension: Telescopic forks w/ 4.7 inches of travel
• Rear suspension: Single shock w/ 4.5 inches of travel
• Front brakes: Dual 300mm floating rotors w/ 4-piston calipers
• Rear brake: 300mm floating rotor w/ 2-piston caliper
• Front tire: Dunlop Elite 3; 130/90B16 73H
• Rear: Dunlop Elite 3 Multi-Compound; 180/60R16 80H
• Front wheel: 16″ x 3.5″
• Rear wheel: 16″ x 5″

DIMENSIONS

• Fuel capacity: 5.5 gallons
• Ground clearance: 5.6 inches
• Overall height: 54.6 inches
• Overall width: 39.4 inches
• Overall length: 101.2 inches
• Rake: 25°
• Trail: 5.9 inches
• Seat height: 26.0 inches
• Wheelbase: 65.7 inches
• Wet weight: 848 pounds

2016 Indian Chieftain Colors:

• Thunder Black
• Indian Red
• Silver Smoke
• Star Silver/Thunder Black

2016 Indian Chieftain Price:

• MSRP From $22,999