Verdict
The Indian Chief Vintage, in many aspects, feels like a time machine that takes you back to the yesteryears. But the modern technology adds to the safety net making it every bit of modern day motorcycle that one can ride. It somehow reminds us of the Avengers because of its diverse characteristics. It has the weight and holds huge power like the Hulk, carries technological advances like the Iron Man, roars like the thundering Thor, is a historic hero like Captain America, grabs attention like Natasha Romanoff and comes with the precision like Hawkeye.
The weight and size may appear intimidating to some but crack up the engine, start riding and you would come to realise that it is a walk in the park. The excessive length and longer turning radius does make you feel uneasy while manoeuvring the motorcycle but you really have to pick this one for a Sunday morning drive out of town. If you want to use this beauty for your daily commute to work, then may god grant you some wisdom. One may also think that the 28.49 lakh INR (ex-showroom) price tag is a little hefty but what you do get in the package is unmatched build quality, authenticate American heritage, finest quality materials and unbelievable attention to detail – in all, the best cruiser motorcycling experience money can buy.
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| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| DRY WEIGHT | 364 KG /379 KG (801 LBS / 835 LBS) |
| DISPLACEMENT | 1811 CC (111 CU IN) |
| ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN | |
| COMPRESSION RATIO | 9.5:1 |
| DRIVE/DRIVEN CLUTCH | WET, MULTI-PLATE |
| EXHAUST | SPLIT DUAL EXHAUST W/ CROSS-OVER |
| FUEL SYSTEM | CLOSED LOOP FUEL INJECTION / 54MM BORE |
| TRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE | 2.2 : 1 |
| TRANSMISSION/PRIMARY DRIVE | GEAR DRIVE WET CLUTCH |
| BORE X STROKE (MM) | 101MM X 113MM (3,976″ X 4,449″) |
| ENGINE TYPE | THUNDER STROKE® 111 |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| PEAK TORQUE (J1349 FT-LBS) | 138.9 NM (102.4 FT-LBS) |
| PEAK TORQUE RPM | 3000 RPM/2600 RPM |
| SUSPENSION | |
| FRONT SUSPENSION | TELESCOPIC FORK/119 MM (4.7 IN) – 46MM CARTRIDGE FORKS WITH DUAL RATE SPRINGS |
| REAR SUSPENSION | SINGLE SHOCK / 94 MM |
| BRAKES | |
| FRONT BRAKES | DUAL / FLOATING ROTOR / 4 PISTON CALIPER DUAL FRONT / 300MM WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES |
| REAR BRAKES | SINGLE / FLOATING ROTOR / 2 PISTON CALIPER / 300MM WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES |
| GEAR RATIO (OVERALL) | |
| 1ST | 9.403 : 1 |
| 2ND | 6.411 : 1 |
| 3RD | 4.763 : 1 |
| 4TH | 3.796 : 1 |
| 5TH | 3.243 : 1 |
| 6TH | 2.789 : 1 |
| TIRES / WHEELS | |
| FRONT TIRES | DUNLOP® AMERICAN ELITE 130/90B16 67H |
| REAR TIRES | DUNLOP® AMERICAN ELITE 180/65B16 81H |
| WHEELS | 60 SPOKE 16 X 3.5″ FRONT AND 16″ X 5″ REAR” |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 20.8 LITRES |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 142 MM |
| OVERALL HEIGHT | 1490 MM |
| OVERALL WIDTH | 1012 MM |
| RAKE/TRAIL | 29° |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 660.4 MM |
| WHEELBASE | 1729.7 MM |
| OVERALL LENGTH | 2634 MM (103.7 IN) |
| GVWR | 1260 LBS |
| TRAIL | 155.0 MM |
| FEATURES | |
| INSTRUMENTATION | ABS; CAST ALUMINUM FRAME WITH INTEGRATED AIR-BOX; CRUISE CONTROL; HIGHWAY BAR; INDIAN SCRIPT TANK BADGE; KEYLESS START; LIGHT BAR; DESERT TAN GENUINE LEATHER SEATS; QUICK RELEASE LEXAN WINDSHIELD; QUICK RELEASE VINTAGE LEATHER SADDLE BAGS; VINTAGE FENDER BADGE |
| STANDARD | |
| STANDARD EQUIPMENT | ABS; CAST ALUMINUM FRAME WITH INTEGRATED AIR-BOX; CRUISE CONTROL; HIGHWAY BAR; INDIAN SCRIPT TANK BADGE; KEYLESS START; LIGHT BAR; GENUINE LEATHER SEATS; QUICK RELEASE LEXAN WINDSHIELD; QUICK RELEASE VINTAGE LEATHER SADDLE BAGS; VINTAGE FENDER BADGE |
Good one Shashank!
I think at that cost i would like to have futuristic windshield too showing my mails, the weather forecast, playing my favorite music and reminding me that i have a shot gun (like Arnold one) in the back and also that police is behind me otherwise i am not buying it!