Indian Motorcycle Chief Vintage (2026): A Living American Legend

Chief Vintage is the purest expression of the American cruiser. Designed according to the lines of the original Chief, this motorcycle continues the design language that defined an entire era. From the massive, flowing fenders to the powerful Thunderstroke engine – every detail of the Chief Vintage is created with purpose, precision, and pride. It is a continuation of a story that began 125 years ago, adapted for the modern road conqueror.

History-Inspired Design
Iconic Look: Spoked wheels and deep, flowing fenders made Indian Motorcycle recognizable back in the 1940s – and they still do today.

Modern Balance: The classic silhouette is now paired with handling characteristics that riders of the past could only dream of. Wider tires and a refined chassis provide the motorcycle with a confident and stable ride.

Illuminated Symbol: The Indian head emblem glowing on the front fender has been the Indian Motorcycle calling card since 1947.

Power and Character: Thunderstroke 116
Thunderstroke 116 Engine: Black cylinders and silver heads echo the 1940s production aesthetics. It is an air-cooled engineering masterpiece, developing an impressive 156 Nm of torque.

Vintage Rider Seat: The classic silhouette blends with modern ergonomics. The seating position is upright, relaxed, and designed for long journeys that last well beyond the first tank of fuel.

Sound and Style: The dual exhaust system not only looks solid but also gives the motorcycle a low, powerful sound characteristic of true V-Twin engines.

Smart Technologies
RIDE COMMAND System: The classic 4-inch round display hides the most modern equipment: GPS navigation, Bluetooth® interface for music and calls, and detailed riding statistics.

Ride Modes: Choose between Tour, Standard, or Sport modes to instantly adapt the motorcycle's character to your mood.

Comfort Packages: Keyless ignition, Cruise Control, ABS, and Rear Cylinder Deactivation (reducing heat while idling in traffic) turn every journey into a pleasure.

ENGINE
Engine Type: Air-cooled, twin-cylinder Thunderstroke 116 (V-Twin)
Displacement: 1890 cm³
Maximum Power: 62.4 kW at 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 156 Nm at 3300 rpm
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection (54 mm throttle body)
Exhaust System: Dual exhaust pipes with catalytic converters
Clutch: Multi-plate, wet type

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 1626 mm
Seat Height: 686 mm
Ground Clearance: 125 mm
Weight (full tank): 327 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.1 L
Length x Width x Height: 2441 x 887 x 1175 mm

CHASSIS AND EQUIPMENT
Suspension: Front: Telescopic forks (132 mm travel)
Rear: Dual rear shocks (75 mm travel)
Brakes: Front: Single 298 mm floating brake disc, 4-piston brake caliper (with ABS)
Rear: Single 298 mm floating brake disc, 2-piston brake caliper (with ABS)
Rims: Front: Spoked 16" x 3.0"
Rear: 16" x 3.5"
Tires (front/rear): Metzeler CruiseTec® (130/90 B16 / 150/80 B16)
Lighting: Full LED (front, rear, turn signals)
Display: 4" touchscreen with RIDE COMMAND technology
Colors: Black Metallic and Indian Motorcycle Red

Standard Equipment: ABS braking system, 3 ride modes, Cruise Control, LED headlights and taillights, keyless ignition, USB and 12V charging ports, rear cylinder deactivation function, 4" touchscreen with RIDE COMMAND technology, Bluetooth, navigation, spoked wheels.

This Indian Motorcycle Chief Vintage comes with a 5-year factory warranty with no mileage limitations.