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
