Indian Chief Vintage (2009)

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The Indian Chief Vintage (2009) is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, V-twin, 2 valve per cylinder engine, and a capacity of 1720 cc / 105 cu-in. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and uses closed loop sequential port fuel injection for induction. The motorcycle has an electric starter and a maximum torque of 100 lb-ft / 135.5 Nm. Transmission is 5-speed and final drive is via belt.

The frame is built with high tensile steel and monoshock design, and the front suspension consists of 41 mm diameter. The motorcycle has a single shock rear suspension and a front brake with a single 292mm disc with 2 piston calipers. The rear brake has a single 292mm disc with 1 piston caliper.

The motorcycle’s dimensions are Length 2552.7 mm / 100.5 in, Width 1028.7 mm / 40.5 in, and Height 1282.7 mm / 50.5 in, with a wheelbase of 1737 mm / 68.4 in. The seat height when Laden is 660 mm / 26.6 in and 706 mm / 27.8 in when Unladen. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 350 kg / 773 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Indian Chief Standard

Year: 2009


Engine: Four stroke, V-twin, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1720 cc / 105 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 3.966 x 4.25 in.
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: Closed loop sequential port fuel injection
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: -Electric
Max Toque: 100 lb-ft / 135.5 Nm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Gear Ratio: 1st 10.441:1 2nd 7.090:1 3rd 5.172:1 4th 3.984:1 5th 3.193:1 6th 2.771:1
Frame: High tensile steel, monoshock
Front Suspension: 41 mm diameter
Front Wheel Travel: 108 mm / 4.2 in

Rear Suspension: Single shock
Rear Wheel Travel: 73 mm / 2.8 in
Front Brakes: Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers
Front Tyre: 130/90-16
Rear Tyre: 150/90-16
Dimensions: Length 2552.7 mm / 100.5 in Width 1028.7 mm / 40.5 in Height 1282.7 mm / 50.5 in
Wheelbase: 1737 mm / 68.4 in
Seat Height: Laden: 660 mm / 26.6 in Unladen: 706 mm / 27.8 in
Dry Weight: 350 kg / 773 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal

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