INDIAN CHIEF FULL
No plastic boxes full of relays, or oil coolers hiding behind the front forks. There’s no untidy wiring or cable trunking. What’s most impressive about the styling though is just how clean the bike is. That might not sound like much in today’s power-focused world, but it’s on the money compared to the competition.Įach bike sits the engine in a classic, twin-downtube steel frame with cast lugs and a bobbed rear fender – just like the early custom machines from the 1940s and 50s. Indian (like another certain American bike maker) don’t release the power figures for their big, air-cooled machines but we’d expect a peak figure around 90bhp. Related articles on MCNĪt the heart of each model is the 116ci (1890cc) Thunder Stroke engine, which puts out 126lb.ft of torque at just 3000rpm. And for the first time there are three models of Chief (Chief, Chief Bobber and Super Chief) each with their own finish but all sharing similar roots. Gone are the leather tassels and swooping fenders of old, replaced with the stripped-back style of a classic American bobber. Indian Motorcycle unveil radically pared-back next-generation Chiefįirst published on 9 February, 2021 by Jordan GibbonsĮxactly 100 years since it was first released, Indian Motorcycle have unveiled a brand-new version of the Chief. Even if it isn’t to your taste, you have to commend the quality of the work.įancy something like this yourself? The standard Chief arrives this spring starting from £15,795 – after that the sky’s the limit. Gone are the understated classic blacks and blues of the standard model, replaced by an outrageous multi-colour paintjob by Airtrix. No custom bike is complete without custom controls, which come from San Diego Customs and Kraus Motor Co. The bike now rolls on a set of custom San Diego Customs wheels shod with Dunlop American Elite tyres to help unleash all the performance of the big twin, which has been maximised by a Fab 28 custom exhaust.Ĭharacteristic of the classic West Coast style, the Chief has been fitted with an Arlen Ness fairing. The standard brakes are replaced with Beringer calipers and master cylinders which clamp down on the Galfer discs. Gone is the retro looking suspension, replaced with jacked-up Fox piggyback shocks as well as GP Suspension forks lengthened with Altered Industry extenders, which should give it a bit of extra ground clearance for carving up the twisties while exaggerating the laid-back stance. Hart’s focus was on performance as well as style. Related articles on MCNĪlthough it looks far from a stock machine, the engine and frame are untouched, which demonstrates the ease of customisation of the new platform.
INDIAN CHIEF PRO
Up from the Chief is the Chief Bobber, at £17,695, which swaps in 16in wire wheels, foot-forward controls and shrouded suspension for a moodier bobber look.įor people who fancy travelling further afield there’s the classic-styled Super Chief Limited, which adds semi-rigid panniers, a removable screen and a more relaxed riding position for £19,995.Īll the bikes in the range will be appearing at your local dealer this month, with Covid secure viewings available by appointment.įirst 2021 Indian Chief custom boasts show and goįirst published on 18 February, 2021 by Jordan GibbonsĮx-motorcross pro Carey Hart has customised the new Indian Chief to stunning effect, turning it from a mild-mannered cruiser into a wild-eyed West Coast brawler. At £15,795 the Chief is the entry level model in the range and is ideal for those who look at a cruiser and see a blank canvas. There are three models of Chief coming to the UK. The highlight addition is the Ride Command satnav built into the new TFT dash. The Chief has been completely redesigned for 2021, with an updated Euro5 1890cc engine placed in a brand-new everything else. Harley-Davidson Pan America - the story so far.Indian’s fully revamped Chief range has arrived in the UK and you’ll be able to get your hands on them in the next few weeks.