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Indian Chieftain Thunder Black

Engine & Drivetrain

Bore x Stroke
3.976 in x 4.449 in (101 mm x 113 mm)
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Displacement
111 cu in (1,811 cc)
Drive/Driven Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
Engine Type
Thunderstroke 111
Exhaust
Split Dual Exhaust w/ Cross-over
Gear Ratio (1st)
9.403 : 1
Gear Ratio (2nd)
6.411 : 1
Gear Ratio (3rd)
4.763 : 1
Gear Ratio (4th)
3.796 : 1
Gear Ratio (5th)
3.243 : 1
Gear Ratio (6th)
2.789 : 1
Peak Torque
119.2 ft-lb/ 138.9 N m
Peak Torque RPM
3,000 rpm / 2,600 rpm
Transmission/Final Drive
2.2 : 1
Transmission/Primary Drive
Gear Drive Wet Clutch

Dimensions

Fuel Capacity
5.5 gal (20.8 L)
Ground Clearance
5.6 in (142 mm)
GVWR
1,385 lb (630 kg)
Overall Height
60.2 in (1,529 mm)
Overall Length
101.2 in (2,571 mm)
Overall Width
40.2 in (1,022 mm)
Rake/Trail
25° / 5.9 in (150 mm)
Seat Height (Laden)
26.0 in (660 mm)
Weight (Empty Tank / Full of Fuel)
815 lbs / 848 lbs (370 kg / 385 kg)
Wheelbase
65.7 in (1668 mm)

Brakes

Front Brakes
Dual / Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper Dual Front / 300mm with Anti-Lock Brakes
Rear Brakes
Single / Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper / 300mm with Anti-Lock Brakes

Tires / Wheels

Front Tires
Dunlop® Elite 3 130/90B16 73H
Front Wheel
16 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Dunlop® Elite 3 180/60R16 80H
Rear Wheel
16 x 5.0 in

Suspension

Front Fork Tube Diameter
46 mm
Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork - cartridge forks with dual rate springs
Front Travel
4.7 in (119 mm)
Rear Suspension
Single Shock - pneumatic adjustment
Rear Travel
4.49 in (114 mm)

Features

Color / Graphics
Thunder Black
Gauges
Fairing mounted instrument cluster featuring electronic speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge with odometer, dual tripmeters with distance and time, instantaneous and average fuel economy; fuel range; real-time clock; ambient air temperature; gear position display; front and rear tire pressure; engine hours of operation; engine oil life percentage; average speed; battery voltage; radio information display; vehicle trouble code readout; heated grip level (if heated grips installed); and 15 LED telltale indicators: cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation
Standard Equipment
ABS; Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box; Cruise Control; Driving Lights; Highway Bar; Keyless Start; Power Windshield; Desert Tan Genuine Leather Seats; Remote Locking Hard Saddle Bags; Tire Pressure Monitoring; 100 Watt Stereo with AM/FM Bluetooth and Smartphone Compatible Input