Indian Chieftain

The Indian Chieftain combines new, more streamlined styling with an award-winning powerplant for an aggressive look and superior ride.

The restyled Chieftain delivers aggressive style, pairing the impressive power of the Thunder Stroke® 111 V-Twin engine with easy handling and modern technology.

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE UNLEASHES REDESIGNED & UPDATED CHIEFTAIN

Restyled Fairing & Saddlebags, Combined with New Features, Offer Riders a More Streamlined, Aggressive Style

New PowerBand™ Audio Upgrade Package is Loudest Audio System in Indian Motorcycle History

Since its debut in 2013, the Chieftain has consistently won high marks for handling, power and comfort. The Indian Chieftain, Chieftain Dark Horse and Chieftain Limited feature more streamlined, aggressive styling that reflects the bike’s well-established performance capabilities. For those loyal to Indian’s classic designs, the Indian Chieftain Classic will continue to feature its traditional fairing and iconic valanced front fender.

The redesigned Chieftain lineup continues an evolution that started in 2017 with the introduction of the 10-spoke, 19-inch contrast-cut front wheel and open fender on the Chieftain Limited and Chieftain Elite. The response from customers was overwhelmingly positive, paving the way for this lineup expansion.

“As we continue to evolve the Indian Motorcycle brand, we want to expand our lineup with more aggressive style options, while still maintaining the availability of our more classic style options,” said Reid Wilson, Senior Director for Indian Motorcycle. “What’s most important to us is developing motorcycles that meet a wide variety of customer style preferences, and Chieftain’s new look does just that.”

At first glance of the new Chieftain, riders will notice a restyled fairing and saddlebags with sharper lines and harder edges that give the bike a commanding presence and more streamlined look. A trimmed and slimmed fairing, paired with full LED lighting and new fork guards, delivers a streamlined front-end package that’s indicative of the bike’s impressive performance capabilities. The Chieftain’s new, slammed saddlebags with color-matched fender closeouts also provide a sleek and custom-inspired look. While the new Rogue gunfighter seat gives the bike a sleek, low-slung stance, Chieftain maintains its superior handling and comfort with more than four inches of rear suspension travel. New badging on the tank and saddlebags and the iconic Indian headdress on the front fender complete the package.

In addition to the styling and design enhancements, the Chieftain lineup features new ride-enhancing technology for increased performance customization and rider comfort. For a more customized ride experience, riders can now choose between three Ride Modes – Tour, Standard or Sport. The throttle map for each Ride Mode was designed with a specific application in mind, resulting in one bike with three distinct personalities. All Chieftains are also equipped with Rear Cylinder Deactivation for increased rider comfort when the bike is stationary.

Also the Chieftain Dark Horse lineup expands with new paint options, including White Smoke, Bronze Smoke and Thunder Black Smoke. More than just matte-finish body paint, the Chieftain Dark Horse now features premium black ceramic exhaust and gloss black finishes on the primary cover, valve covers, push-rod tubes, cam cover, and saddlebag hinges for a custom, blacked-out look.

Several enhancements have also been made to Indian Motorcycle’s stock audio system to significantly improve sound quality. First, the tweeters have been separated from the mid-range speakers to optimize sound output and clarity. Second, a dynamic equalizer that’s fully customizable now adjusts specific frequencies at different vehicle speeds to provide peak system performance at all times. As speed increases, the equalizer automatically adjusts each frequency to the optimal level to compensate for road, wind and engine noise. The result is crystal-clear, 100-watts of premium audio at all speeds.

In summary, the Chieftain lineup packs a host of new features, including:

A restyled fairing and saddlebags that reflect Chieftain’s performance capabilities
A new Rogue gunfighter seat that enhances the bike’s sleek profile
New front and rear turn signals and full LED lighting
New ride-enhancing technology that provides a customizable ride experience with three Ride Modes and Rear Cylinder Deactivation for improved rider comfort
Enhanced stock, 100-watt premium audio system for crystal-clear sound at all speeds

Also Indian Motorcycle introduces its loudest audio system to date. With PowerBand™ Audio, riders can choose from audio configurations that are up to 50 percent louder than stock audio. The system is engineered with an integrated amp on speaker and does not require additional amps. The premium audio package is fully integrated with Indian Motorcyle® Ride Command® so that when PowerBand™ Audio speakers are installed, Ride Command® automatically recognizes the upgrade and takes the equalizer from five bands to nine bands with additional pre-set options and volume control. Riders can choose from three kits – PowerBand Audio™ (fairing upgrade), PowerBand™ Audio Plus (fairing and saddlebag upgrade) and PowerBand™ Audio Plus with accessory trunk (fairing, saddlebag and accessory trunk upgrade).

Riders can further customize their Chieftain with a variety of accessories, including performance packages from Stage 1, 2 and 3 featuring exhaust, air intakes, cams and the 116 ci big bore kit. Custom fit options like extended and reduced reach seats, mid-rise handlebars and reduced reach handlebars are also available. Color-matched accessories such as Hard Lower Fairings, Saddlebag Audio Lids, a Quick Release Trunk, and for the Chieftain Classic owners, a 10-spoke 19-inch contrast-cut wheel with an open fender can be added to give your bike a custom look.

Aggressive Styling

A bike that looks as aggressive as it performs. Featuring a restyled fairing, slammed saddlebags, a 19″ front wheel and new badging.

All-New Rogue Gunfighter Seat

The Chieftain’s streamlined profile is enhanced by an all-new gunfighter seat.

Modern and Aggressive

LED lighting from nose to tail and a lowered stance complete the custom-inspired look.

You Control The Power

Power is only good when you have it under control. The Chieftain is expertly designed to give you a riding experience unlike any other.

Thunder Stroke 111 V-Twin Engine

The powerful Thunder Stroke 111 engine produces 119 ft-lbs of torque for exceptional power at low RPM and a responsive ride at any speed.

Agile Handling and Control

Combines outstanding steering geometry and a lightweight cast aluminum frame to provide responsive handling and agile cornering.

Lightweight Frame

A strong, expertly designed cast aluminum frame provides confidence-inspiring stability and easy handling at all speeds.

Forward Thinking

The Chieftain comes loaded with the latest technology for an enhanced riding experience.

Premium Audio

High-output speakers in the fairing deliver 100-watts of crystal-clear audio. Featuring a dynamic equalizer that automatically adjusts for road, wind and engine noise.

Modern Amenities

The Chieftain comes standard with keyless ignition, cruise control, and ABS.

Power Windshield

A push-button power windshield allows you to easily change the height. Keep it low for wind in your face or raise it up to cruise in comfort.

Control Your Ride With a 7″ Touchscreen

With an industry-leading, glove compatible 7″ touchscreen, you control every aspect of your ride with an easy-to-use interface, customizable vehicle information screens, and two-finger pinch-to-zoom.

All-New Ride Modes

Now you can choose between three ride modes, Tour, Standard, and Sport, for an experience that’s customized to your riding style.

Enhanced Comfort

Rear Cylinder Deactivation automatically shuts off the rear cylinder when the bike is stopped for enhanced comfort in slow-moving traffic. As soon as you hit the throttle, the rear cylinder seamlessly reactivates for full power.

Bluetooth® Connectivity

Wirelessly connect your phone to the bike’s display with Bluetooth® to enjoy your favorite music on the open road. You can also pair a headset and receive calls and texts.