2018 Indian Chief®

2018 Indian Chief® pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$18,499
Dealers
Warranty
24
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2018
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Display Name
Chief(R)
Year
2018
Make
Indian
Engine Brand Name
Thunder Stroke(TM) 111
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
119 / 138.9
Torque RPM
3000
Cooling
Air
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Stroke (mm/in)
113 / 4.45
Displacement (cc/ci)
1811 / 111
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Turbocharged
No
Supercharged
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
54
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Gear
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
9.4 / 6.4 / 4.8 / 3.8 / 3.2 / 2.8
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.2
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5
Chromed
Yes
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
65
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) Elite130/90 - 16 73H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) American Elite180/65 - 16 81H
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 46
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.7 / 94
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.62
Width (in/mm)
39.4 / 1000
Height (in/mm)
46.3 / 1176
Wheelbase (in/mm)
68.1 / 1730
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
7.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
745 / 338
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
777 / 352
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
1260 / 572
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.5 / 20.8
Performance
Standard
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
26 / 660
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Belt Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Light Guard
No
Radiator Cover
No
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender Trim
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender Trim
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
1 review
  • 2018 Indian Chief
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 28, 2018

    I traded in my Indian Scout for a Chief and couldn't be any happier. It handles, looks and sounds great. Now I just need the weather to warm up so I can put some miles on this beauty.

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