2016 Indian Chief Vintage | Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide

A truly classic bagger with fringed leather saddlebags and protective windshield (both of which are quickly removed without tools), the 2016 Indian Chief Vintage captures the classic Indian look.

A big part of its visual appeal is the air-cooled Thunder Stroke 111 motor with downdraft exhausts and finned valve covers. With 29 degrees of rake, it has relaxed handling for long-distance touring, and a six-speed transmission to allow the motor to purr along. Standard features include cruise control, ABS, leather seats and bags, keyless ignition, and multi-function instrumentation on the 5.5-gallon fuel tank.

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2016 Indian Chief Vintage 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 brakes: Dual 300mm floating rotors w/ 4-piston calipers
• Rear brakes: 300mm floating rotor w/ 2-piston calipers
• Front tire: Dunlop American Elite; 130/90B16 67H
• 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: 58.7 inches
• Overall width: 39.4. inches
• Overall length: 103.7 inches
• Rake: 29°
• Trail: 6.1 inches
• Seat height: 26.0 inches
• Wheelbase: 68.1 inches
• Wet weight: 835 pounds

2016 Indian Chief Vintage Colors:

• Thunder Black
• Indian Red
• Willow Green/Ivory Cream
• Star Silver/Thunder Black

2016 Indian Chief Vintage Price:

• MSRP from $20,999