2016 Indian Chief Classic | Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide

Taking you back to the halcyon days of Indian, the Chief Classic is a naked cruiser with the styling cues you expect from the marque—fully finned top end, laced wheels, valanced fenders, leather seats, a front-fender mounted War Bonnet that lights up, and abundant chrome.

Nods to modern technology include ride-by-wire throttle (all wiring is inside the bars), ABS (with calipers hidden by the fenders), keyless ignition, digital (and analog) instrumentation, a cast aluminum frame, and cruise control. A 29-degree rake gives the Chief Classic a relaxed ride.

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2016 Indian Chief Classic 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/ 3.7 inches of travel
• Front braes: 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 tire: Dunlop American Elite; 180/65B16 81H
• Front wheel: 16″ x 3.5″
• Rear wheel: 16″ x 5″

Dimensions

• Fuel capacity: 5.5 gallons
• Ground clearance: 5.5 inches
• Overall height: 46.3 inches
• Overall width: 39.4. inches
• Overall length: 103.5 inches
• Rake: 29°
• Trail: 6.1 inches
• Seat height: 26.0 inches
• Wheelbase: 68.1 inches
• Wet weight: 785 pounds

2016 Indian Chief Classic Color:

• Pearl White

2016 Indian Chief Classic Price:

• MSRP from $17,999