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Indian Chieftain Elite

Make Model	Indian Chieftain Elite Limited
Year	2021
Production	100 Units
Engine	Thunder Stroke 116, 49˚ V-Twin
Capacity	1890 cc / 115 cub in
Bore x Stroke	103.2 x 113mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cooling System	Air / Oil cooled
Exhaust	Split dual exhaust with cross-over
Induction	Electronic fuel injection, closed loop, 54 mm bore
Starting	Electric
Max Toque	168 Nm / 126 lb-ft @ 2900 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Belt, 152 tooth
Gear Ratio	1st 9.403 : 1 2nd 6.411 : 1 3rd 4.763 : 1 4th 3.796 : 1 5th 3.243 : 1 6th 2.789 : 1
Final Drive Ratio	2.2:1
Frame	High tensile steel, monoshock
Front Suspension	46mm Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel	119 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Single shock, air adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel	114 mm / 4.5 in
Front Brakes	2 x 300mm Floating rotor 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 300mm floating rotor 2 piston calipers
ABS	Individual front and rear control with ABS
Front Wheel	Cast 19″ x 3.5″
Rear Wheel	Cast 16″ x 5.0″
Front Tyre	130/60B19 61H Dunlop American Elite
Rear Tyre	180/60R16 80H Dunlop Elite 3
Rake	25°
Trail	150 mm / 5.9 in
Dimensions	Length 2506 mm / 98.7 in width 1000 mm / 39.4 in
Wheelbase	1668 mm / 65.7 in
Seat Height	650 mm / 25.6 in
Ground Clearance	130 mm / 5.1 in
Dry Weight	365 kg / 804 lbs
Wet Weight	379 kg / 836 lbs
GVWR	628 kg / 1385 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal

Returning for 2021 with a new contemporary paint job, the Indian Chieftain Elite retains its position as a luxury bagger. Indian describes the new paint as Thunder Black Vivid Crystal over Carbon Crystal. The result is many shades of gray with a healthy dose of gunmetal flake. Fitting in perfectly with the paint is the Slake Smoke finish applied to the Thunderstroke 116 powerplant that puts out 126 ft-lbs of torque at just 2900 rpm.

Getting the paint on the new Chieftain Elite takes 24 hours, and it is done by hand.

“We designed the Chieftain Elite for riders who want to turn heads and stand out without sacrificing performance or comfort,” Vice President of Indian Motorcycle Reid Wilson explained. “The bike’s attention to detail and world-class craftsmanship is second-to-none, while its extreme exclusivity makes it something truly special to own and ride.”

Indian Motorcycle is celebrating its 120th anniversary in 2021, so the new Chieftain Elite will have a limited edition run of just 120 examples.

Premium standard features on the new Elite:

Lowered suspension

Machined cast aluminum 19-inch front wheel

400-watt PowerBand audio system

Ride Command infotainment system w/ Apple CarPlay

Seven-inch electronic dash

Electronically adjustable tinted flair windshield

Pathfinder LED lighting

Remote-locking weatherproof bags w/ 18 gallons of storage

Aluminum floorboards

Tire pressure monitoring

Keyless ignition