The Indian Chief Vintage is a motorcycle model produced between 2009 and 2010. It is powered by a four-stroke V-twin engine with a capacity of 1720cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The engine is air-cooled and equipped with closed loop sequential port fuel injection and digital CDI ignition, offering a maximum torque of 100 lb-ft. The transmission is 5-speed with a belt final drive and gear ratio of 1st 10.441:1, 2nd 7.090:1, 3rd 5.172:1, 4th 3.984:1, 5th 3.193:1, and 6th 2.771:1. The frame is made of high-tensile steel with a monoshock suspension, and the front suspension has a diameter of 41mm. The motorcycle features single disc brakes (292mm) with two-piston calipers in the front and one piston calipers in the rear. The front and rear tires are sized 130/90-16 and 150/90-16, respectively. The motorcycle measures 2552.7mm in length, 1028.7mm in width, and 1282.7mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1737mm. The seat height is laden at 660mm and unladen at 706mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 350kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 20.8 liters (5.5 US gallons).
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Indian Chief De Lux
| Year | 2009 – 10 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
