2016 Indian Chieftain | Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide
The flagship of the bagger line-up, the 2016 Indian Chieftain is powered by the beefy Thunder Stroke 111 motor that provides a muscular peak torque output of 119 ft/lbs.
The fork-mounted fairing (with electronically adjusted windshield) is a styling mix of old and new, while the hard bags have such features as remotely activated locks. A Bluetooth-integrated audio system sits behind the fairing, along with high-info digital instrumentation. Other features include a leather seat, ABS, and cruise control.
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2016 Indian Chieftain 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/ 4.5 inches of travel
- Front brakes: 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: Dunlop Elite 3 Multi-Compound; 180/60R16 80H
- Front wheel: 16″ x 3.5″
- Rear wheel: 16″ x 5″
DIMENSIONS
- Fuel capacity: 5.5 gallons
- Ground clearance: 5.6 inches
- Overall height: 54.6 inches
- Overall width: 39.4 inches
- Overall length: 101.2 inches
- Rake: 25°
- Trail: 5.9 inches
- Seat height: 26.0 inches
- Wheelbase: 65.7 inches
- Wet weight: 848 pounds
2016 Indian Chieftain Colors:
- Thunder Black
- Indian Red
- Silver Smoke
- Star Silver/Thunder Black
2016 Indian Chieftain Price:
- MSRP From $22,999
