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 |
