2018 Indian Motorcycle® Chieftain® Dark Horse® ABS Thunder Black Smoke

2018 Indian Motorcycle® Chieftain® Dark Horse® ABS Thunder Black Smoke

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  • Retail Price $23,999.00

Exterior Colors:

  • Year 2018
  • Make Indian Motorcycle®
  • Model Chieftain® Dark Horse®
2018 Indian Motorcycle® Chieftain® Dark Horse® ABS Thunder Black Smoke

2018 Indian Motorcycle® Chieftain® Dark Horse® ABS Thunder Black Smoke

2018 Indian Motorcycle® Chieftain® Dark Horse® ABS Thunder Black Smoke

Dark to the very core

Dripping with matte-black finishes from nose to tail, the Chieftain Dark Horse is a bagger with a dark side. Everything you need to grip the throttle and lead the pack.

Legendary Power. Unmatched Control.

The Chieftain Dark Horse delivers a ride like no other, pairing the legendary power of the Thunder Stroke® 111 V-Twin Engine with unmatched stability, handling, and control.

Features may include:
  • Thunder Stroke 111 V-Twin Engine

Powered by the award-winning Thunder Stroke 111, delivering 119 ft-lbs of torque.

  • Engineered for Handling & Control

Outstanding steering geometry for responsive handling. ABS brakes for full control.

  • Cast Aluminum Frame

Lightweight and exceptionally strong for confidence-inspiring stability and handling.

  • Remote Locking Hard Saddlebags

Protect your cargo in spacious, convenient hard saddlebags with weatherproof seals.

  • Smooth Operation

The Chieftain Dark Horse is equipped with a 6-speed transmission for rapid acceleration and smooth highway cruising.

  • Superior Functionality

Ride Command®, cruise control, push-button power windshield, and internally wired handlebars for a clean look.

  • Blacked-Out Styling

Dripping with matte-black finishes from nose to tail, including a black headlight bezel, this is a bagger with a dark side.

  • Open Front Fender

Open, flared front fender for a custom look and a nod to Indian motorcycles of the ‘20s and ‘30s.

  • 19” Blacked-Out Wheel

The open front fender exposes a 19” blacked-out wheel and dual front brakes, giving the bike a custom-inspired look.

Engine

Engine Type Thunder Stroke® 111
Displacement 111 cu in (1,811 cc)
Stroke 4.449 in (113 mm)
Bore 3.976 in (101 mm)
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Engine Power 100 hp (74.7 kW)
Engine Torque Peak: 119 ft-lbs (161.6 Nm)
Engine Torque (rpm) 3000 rpm
Exhaust Split Dual Exhaust w/ Cross-over

Fuel System

Fuel System Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore

Drivetrain

Primary Drive Gear Drive Wet Clutch
Drive/Driven Clutch Wet, Multi-Plate
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st 9.403 : 1
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd 6.411 : 1
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd 4.763 : 1
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th 3.796 : 1
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th 3.243 : 1
Gear Ratios (overall) 6th 2.789 : 1
Final Drive 2.2 : 1

Suspension

Front Suspension Telescopic Fork - Cartridge Type
Rear Suspension Single Shock w/ Air adjust
Front Travel (in./cm.) 4.7 in (119 mm)
Rear Travel (in./cm.) 4.5 in (114mm)

Brakes

Front Fork Tube Diameter: 46 mm
Front braking system Dual / 300mm Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Rear braking system Single / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
ABS Option Included

Wheels & Tires

Front Wheel Cast 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel Cast 16 in x 5 in
Front Tire Dunlop® American Elite 130/60B19 61H
Rear Tire Dunlop® Elite 3 Multi-Compound 180/60R16 80H

Dimensions

Overall Height 54.6 in (1388 mm)
Overall Length 98.7 in (2506 mm)
Overall Width 39.4 in (1000 mm)
Seat Height 26.0 in (660 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.6 in (142 mm)
Rake/trail 25° / 5.9 in (150 mm)
Wheelbase 65.7 in (1668 mm)

Capacities

Fuel Capacity 5.5 gal (20.8 l)

Weights

GVWR 1385 lb (628 kg)
Dry Weight 802 lbs (364 kg)
Curb Weight 834 lbs (378 kg)

Color

Colors Thunder Black Smoke

Electric

Gauges Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring electronic speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge with odometer, dual tripmeters with distance and time, instantaneous and average fuel economy; fuel range; real-time clock; ambient air temperature; gear position display; front and rear tire pressure; engine hours of operation; engine oil life percentage; average speed; battery voltage; radio information display; vehicle trouble code readout; heated grip level (if heated grips installed); and 15 LED telltale indicators: cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation

Features

Instrumentation Standard: ABS, Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box, Cruise Control, Driving Lights, Keyless Ignition, Remote Locking Hard Saddle Bags, Power Windshield, Tire Pressure Monitoring, 100 Watt Stereo with AM/FM, Bluetooth, Smartphone Compatible Input
Features Ride Command®: 7" Indian Touchscreen including realtime clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; vehicle trouble code readout; Vehicle Status (tire pressure, voltage, engine hours, oil change); Vehicle Info (speed, fuel range, RPM, gear position); Dual Trip Meters (fuel range, miles, average fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy time, average speed); Ride Data (heading, moving time, stop time, altitude, altitude change); Bluetooth connectivity for phone and headset; Map/Navigation

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