When you think of touring motorcycles…’baggers’…you may be forgiven for thinking that Harley-Davidson, BMW or even a Honda would be the only ways to go. However Indian motorcycles are seeing quite the resurgence in the last couple of years as many motorcycle enthusiasts are looking for more perceived value, modern tech but with that classic styling too. Enter the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse for 2022.
Classic styling, fork mounted fairing with power windscreen, hard saddlebags and propelled with a Thunderstroke 116 cubic inch engine (1890cc) at 171Nm Torque
The Indian Chieftain moody Dark Horse variant will suit riders wishing a similar riding experience to the other American alternative but perhaps with a higher revving performance, improved stock suspension and generally more included in the purchase price than any of its closest rivals.
SPECS
Thunderstroke 116 cubic inch engine/Air Cooled/1890cc
Fuel Injected
Power: 3000RPM/171Nm
Wet Plate Clutch
Telescopic Front Fork Suspension
Single Shock Rear Suspension
Front Brake – Dual 300mm Disc/4 Piston Caliper
Rear Brake – Single 300mm Disc/2 Piston Caliper
Front Tyre – Metzeler Cruistec 130/60B19 66H
Rear Tyre – Metzeler Cruistec 180/60R16 80H
Wheels – 10 Spoke Contrast Cast Front 19inch/Rear 16inch
Exhaust – Split dual exhaust with cross over
Wheelbase 1668mm
Seat height 650mm
Ground Clearance 130mm
Overall Length 2506mm
Overall Width 1023mm
Overall Height 1372mm
Lean Angle 31deg
Rake 25deg
Trail 150mm
Fuel Capacity 20.8 lites
GVWR 628kg
Weight Empty Tank 359kg/Full Fuel 373kg
Colours – Black Smoke, Quartz Gray – Stealth Grey Azure
7” Touchscreen Sat Nav Car Play Power Windshield TPMS, Remote Locking Bags, Ride Modes, Rear Cyl Deactivate, ABS, Cruise Control, Fob, 100w Audio, 12v Charging
Gauges – Speedo/Tacho, fuel gauge, ODO/Trip-Distance/Time, Fuel Economy/Range/Clock/Compass, OAT, Gear Select, TPMS, Engine Hours, Engine Oil Life %, Ave Speed, Batt Volts, Radio Info Display, Vehicle Trouble Code Readout, Heat Grip Level – and so much more
15 LED Lights
Cruise Control enable/set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low eng oil press, MPH/KMh choice
Price Base – £23995 +
My Price: Sissy Bar/Back Pad
Mid Rise Handlebars
LED Lighting – £26,061
Full details and more photos at Indian Motorcycle UK