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2018 Indian Chief® Dark Horse

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2018 Indian Chief® Dark Horse

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2018 Indian Chief® Dark Horse Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $17,499.00
Dealers Indian Dealers
Warranty  24
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Finance
Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Thunder Stroke™ 111
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  119 / 161.6
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:  
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 & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)  3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)  5
Chromed  No
Tire Brand  Dunlop®
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® American Elite130/90 - 16 73H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® American Elite180/65 - 16 81H
Brakes:  
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
Suspension:  
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:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
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
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Leather
Seat Location  Driver
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  26 / 660
Number Of Seats  1
Exterior:  
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
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Trip Computer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Service Reminder  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months/Condition)  24 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)  0
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Cruiser
Manufacturer Country  USA
Introduction Year  2016
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
Parent Company  Polaris Industries, Inc.
Display Name  Chief® Dark Horse®
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard
Decal Kit  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Headlight (s)  Standard
Type  Halogen
Glass:  
Folding  Yes
Convenience:  
Keyless Ignition  Standard
Power Outlet  Standard
Cruise Control  Standard
Handlebar Lock  Standard

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