A throwback to the Nineteen Forties and postwar American bikes is the 2026 Indian Chief Classic. Classically styled, the Chief Classic with its flowing valanced fenders and silhouette pay tribute to Indian Bike’s roots in Springfield, Massachusetts, the place the model originated.
Harking again to what’s typically known as the “Golden Age” of American bikes, the Chief Classic additionally celebrates 125 years of Indian Bikes. The heritage appears of the Chief Classic is present in particulars such because the non-machined black cylinders and silver-painted cylinder heads and pushrod tubes.
Completed intentionally, this displays the engineering processes in use within the US on the time. The painted parts and non-machined engine fins pay tribute to the uncooked aluminium finishes discovered on the unique Chief fashions.
That is mixed with a vintage-style solo seat, handlebars and wire spoked wheels to current a traditional Indian Bike with modern-day using necessities. There are two color choices out there for the Chief Classic – Indian Bike Crimson and Black Metallic.
This may be matched with black handlebars and headlight, or chromed variations thereof. Coming commonplace with a traditional solo seat, a passenger pillion seat and backrest pad may be put in as an optionally available accent, together with a full-sized saddle seat if desired.
Additionally optionally available are entrance freeway bars for low-speed tip-over safety and bar decrease closeouts to scale back wind buffeting and defend in opposition to highway particles. There may be additionally a 450 mm tall quick-release windshield for added wind safety.
Energy for the Chief Classic comes from Indian Bike’s Thunderstroke 116 V-twin, displacing 1,890 cc, and producing 156 Nm of torque at 2,900 rpm. The Chief Classic weighs in at 327 kg moist, with 15-litres of gas within the tank, whereas seat top is ready at 686 mm.
