2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse Preview

Blacked-out, mean and ready to make a statement

The name states it all, the 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse comes in what Indian Motorcycle calls Thunder Black Smoke and has an MSRP of $16,999 US.

Darker. Bolder. Badass. There’s no mistaking the Chief Dark Horse. Every square inch of this unpolished, blacked-out machine is designed to make an uncompromising statement. It’s the quickest Chief ever built, forged with one thing in mind—brooding performance and a slightly sinister attitude. Coming with a blacked-out version of the Thunder Stroke 111 V-Twin engine, the bold visuals are backed up with high-resolution Anti-Lock Brakes and standard electronic cruise control.

Accessories include even more black, such as exhaust systems, highway bars, and a passenger seat and pegs, as well as more touring friendly items such as leather saddlebags and a backrest/cargo rack.

2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse Engine - Thunder Stroke 111Courtesy of Indian Motorcycle
Engine THUNDER STROKE 111
Engine Type 49? V-Twin
Transmission 6-speed/constant mesh/foot shift
Battery 12 volts / 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA
Bore x Stroke 3.976” x 4.449” (101 mm x 113 mm)
Charging System 42 amp max output
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Compression Ratio 9.5 : 1
Cooling System Air / Oil
Displacement 111 cu in / 1811 cc
Exhaust Split dual exhaust with crossover
Final Drive Belt drive, 152 tooth
Fuel Capacity 5.5 gal / 20.8 ltr
Fuel System Electronic fuel injection, closed loop/54 mm bore, w/ cruise control
Oil Capacity 5.5 qts / 5.20 ltr
Primary Drive Gear drive wet clutch
Torque 119.2 ft-lbs at 3000rpm / 138.9 N m at 2600 rpm
Chassis
Dry Weight 751 lbs / 341 kg
Ground Clearance 5.5 in / 140 mm
GVWR 1,260 lbs / 573 kg
Length 103.5 in / 2630 mm
Rake/Trail 29° / 6.1 in / 155 mm
Seat Height 26 in / 660 mm
Wheelbase 68.1 in / 1730 mm

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Indian Chief Dark Horse Side ViewCourtesy of Indian Motorcycle
Right side of the 2016 Indian Chief Dark HorseCourtesy of Indian Motorcycle
Left side close up of the 2016 Indian Chief Dark HorseCourtesy of Indian Motorcycle
Indian Chief Dark Horse DashboardCourtesy of Indian Motorcycle
Indian Chief Dark Horse Front FenderCourtesy of Indian Motorcycle
Indian Chief Dark Horse with Black exhaust and high barsCourtesy of Indian Motorcycle
Indian Chief Dark Horse with available aftermarket high barsCourtesy of Indian Motorcycle