Is Indian as good as Harley?
Unsurprisingly, the Indian offers greater performance than the Street Glide in terms of ride and handling as well, with superior suspension and brakes, and a sportier all-around ride. At the same time, they’re both a blast to ride. For some people, ultimate performance is important, for others, not so much.
What size engine does a Indian Chief motorcycle have?
1,811 to 1,890 cc
Indian Chief/Displacement
How many cc is the Indian Chief Vintage?
From end to end, the beautiful, bright chrome finish elevates the iconic style of the Indian® Chief® Vintage. One of the classic elements of an Indian Motorcycle® is the vintage badging….Indian Chief Vintage.
| Make Model | Indian Chief Vintage |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1811.cc / 111 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 113 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
How well do Indian motorcycles hold their value?
By brand, according to data compiled by the Kelley Blue Book Official Motorcycle Guide, Harley-Davidson motorcycles retained an average of 84% of their value over a five-year period. BMW was not far behind, at 81%, with Indian, Ducati and Triumph trailing slightly at 77%, 73% and 72%.
What makes an Indian Chief?
The Indian Chief is a motorcycle that was built by the Hendee Manufacturing Company and the subsequent Indian Motocycle Company from 1922 to the end of the company’s production in 1953. The Chief was Indian’s “big twin”, a larger, more powerful motorcycle than the more agile Scout used in competition and sport riding.
What is the horsepower of an Indian Chief?
around 74 horsepower
The base Chief is a real American motorcycle that’s built around Indian’s successful 1,811cc Thunderstroke 111 engine, which produces 108 lb-ft of peak torque and around 74 horsepower.
How much HP does Indian Chief Dark Horse have?
The Chief Dark Horse variant draws power from the larger Thunderstroke engine from Indian Motorcycles. It’s an American-made 1,890 cc Thunderstroke 116 V-twin unit that produces 120 lb-ft of torque, and around 79 horsepower.