2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster

2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2009
Parent Company
Indian
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
Touring
Make
Indian
Display Name
Chief Roadmaster
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2009
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
MSRP
$33,999
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Brand Name
Power Plus
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Air
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque (Nm)
135.6
Bore (mm/in)
100.8 / 3.97
Stroke (in/mm)
4.25 / 108
Displacement (cc/ci)
1720.7 / 105
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
No
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
100.5 / 2552.7
Width (in/mm)
40.5 / 1028.7
Height (in/mm)
50.5 / 1282.7
Wheelbase (in/mm)
68.4 / 1737.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
738 / 334.8
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
773 / 350.6
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
487 / 220.9
GVWR (lbs)
1260
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.5 / 20.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.33
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Board Location
Driver
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
Yes
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Radiator Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender Trim
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.3 / 108
Rear Travel (in/mm)
2.9 / 73
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
Yes
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 - 16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/90 - 16
Brakes
Standard
Brake Brand Name
Brembo®
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.5 / 292.1
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Leather
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Backrest
Standard
Backrest Location
Passenger
Backrest Type
Detachable
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.9 / 708.7
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Hard Side Cases
Standard
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Case Material
Leather
Number Of Side Cases
2
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Leather Storage
Standard
Type
Halogen
Headlight Mounting Bar
Standard
Passing Lamps
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
No
Height
Mid
Power Outlet
Standard
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
Standard
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • 09 INDIAN CHIEF ROADMASTER
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 11, 2011

    BEST BIKE I HAVE EVER OWNED BREMBO BRAKE SYSTEM IS SECOND TO NONE GREAT VALUE GREAT BIKE!!!!

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  • Demo Ride
    By  (I am an Enthusiast) on Jun 29, 2009

    I ride a 26 year old cruiser so I jumped at the chance to test ride the 2009 Chief Roadmaster. Overall the bike is quite a piece of art. Very nice leather options. The tank flows into the seat and nice paint. Closer inspection however revealed some pretty tacky "after thoughts" for a bike costing ...

    The horn is ridiculous. One would expect maybe trumpets or something similar. Not pimped out but something classy. But they stuck on some cheap looking thing from JC Whitney. (no offense Whitney...). They could have at least painted it black to conceal it a bit.

    There is a galvanized bolt sticking out from under the exhaust pipe. This should have either been inserted the other direction, cut down, or made of stainless. This is the same type of bolt holding on my fence gate!

    The wire for the fender mounted Indian head should have been routed rather than just sticking it in the side of that cool fender. This may sound like nit picking but we are talking 30 large!

    Now for the ride: Lots of power from the 105. Lots of vibration too. Buzzy floor boards and buzzy hand grips. The clutch was smooth and easy to grab but that Baker trans clunked into every gear. I was not expecting Gold Wing smooth but at least Harley smooth.

    No self cancelling turn signals? My vintage UJM has that! There are little idiot flashers on each side of the gauge cluster but they were almost impossible to see in day light. The dealer said this was currently being fixed at the factory. There is no tach on the Indian. Not even a digital one. All that power and no way to know where you are in the rev range. Very disappointing.

    The suspension seemed a bit harsh but we were on city streets. Highway cruising should be smoother, except for those nasty vibes. I'm not sure about that skinny rear tire. I was thinking more like a 180, not 150. The handle bars are quite a reach. I'm 5'10 and my shoulders were feeling stretched just after the 20 minutes. The brakes are excellent! Light with lots of bite.

    Overall, if I were in the market for a high end cruiser, Harley would get the first nod. Even for how expensive they may be compared to the metrics, they are a bargain compared to the Indian. Good luck to the dealers in this economy.

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