2021 Indian Springfield Lineup First Look (5 Fast Facts)

There are two motorcycles in the 2021 Indian Springfield lineup, with the standard Springfield focused on longer-distance touring, and the Springfield Dark Horse pulling duty as a big-inch bagger. Let’s remind ourselves what the differences are between the two 2021 Indian Springfield models.

The Springfield is traditional, while the Dark Horse is modern. You get lots of chrome on the standard Springfield, compared to the contemporary blacked-out look on the descriptively named Springfield Dark Horse. You’ll find sleeker bags on the Dark Horse than the standard Springfield.

2021 Indian Springfield Line First Look: MSRP — 2021 Indian Springfield

The 2021 Indian Springfield Dark Horse goes all-in power-wise with the Thunder Stroke 116 motor. The standard Springfield gets by with the Thunder Stroke 111. The 116 has a bit more peak torque at a slightly lower rpm than the 111, though both have plenty of power for confident touring.

There’s a windshield on the Springfield and triple headlights, unlike the open-air urban-oriented Dark Horse with a single headlight. Further, the Dark Horse gets mini-ape hangers, and the standard Springfield has a handlebar with a low, wide bend.

A 19-inch front wheel leads the way on the Springfield Dark Horse. The standard Springfield has a 17-inch front wheel, with both going with the same size 16-incher in the back. The 10-spoke Contrast Cut wheels on the Dark Horse have a much more aggressive look than the standard’s Highlight Machine Tour. Plus, you see more of the front wheel on the standard Springfield, as it has a deeply valanced fender.
For the budget-minded, the standard 2021 Indian Springfield saves a few bucks. You will pay between $500 and $1000 more for the Springfield Dark Horse, depending on what color you like.

2021 Indian Springfield Specs

ENGINE

Type: Thunder Stroke 111 49-degree V-twin
Bore x stroke: 3.976 x 4.449” (101 x 113mm)
Displacement: 111ci (1811cc)
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Maximum torque: 119 ft-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Fueling: Closed-loop EFI w/ 54mm throttle body
Valvetrain: Triple-cam pushrod, 2vpc
Cooling: Air
Exhaust: Split dual w/ crossover
Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh
Primary drive: Gear
Final drive: 152-tooth belt

CHASSIS

Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable 46mm fork; 4.7 inches
Rear suspension: Adjustable air shock; 4.5 inches
Wheels: Highlight Machine Tour
Front wheel: 17 x 3.5
Rear wheel: 16 x 5.0
Tires: Metzeler Cruisetec
Front tire: 130/60 x 17
Rear tire: 180/60 x 16
Front brakes: 300mm floating discs w/ 4-piston calipers
Rear brake: 300mm floating disc w/ 2-piston caliper
ABS: Standard

DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES

Wheelbase: 67 inches
Rake: 25 degrees
Trail: 5.2 inches
Seat height: 26 inches
Fuel capacity 5.5 gallons
Curb weight: NA

COLORS

Maroon Metallic over Crimson Metallic
Thunder Black over Dirt Track Tan

2021 Indian Springfield Price: $21,999 MSRP

2021 Indian Springfield Dark Horse Specs