The new 2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Bagger Bike is another impressive cruiser by Indian that offers perfect performance capabilities. It comes with mighty loud and is loaded with ride-enhancing technology. Following is the full review of 2020 Chieftain Dark Horse with its price and specifications.
2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Bagger Bike – Features and Price
Style
The new 2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Bagger Motorcycle came with sleek fairing, gunfighter style Rogue seat, and slammed saddlebags that deliver streamlined commanding presence.
The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is considered the fastest, most extensive and most customizable system on two wheels. It comes with new turn-by-turn navigation with intuitive destination search capabilities. The Bluetooth connectivity, vehicle information, and connected traffic and weather overlays are its added features that keep the rider up-to-date during the ride. An all-new LED lighting from nose to tail with the lowered stance complete the custom-inspired look.
Performance
The new 2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Bagger Bike is the best combination of superior power and agile handling that delivers a confident and high-performance ride. The new blacked-out Thunder stroke 116 engine provides 126 ft-lb of torque for exceptional ability at low RPM and perfect responsive ride at any speed.
All-new steering geometry and lightweight cast aluminum frame offer perfect handling and agile cornering experience. The strong and perfect designed cast aluminum gives more excellent confidence-inspiring stability and easy handling at all speeds.
Technology
The new 2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Bagger Bike comes with the latest technology that adds customization and comfort during the ride. The high-tech speakers can efficiently deliver 100-watts of crystal-clear audio. They come with a dynamic equalizer that automatically adjusts for road, wind, and engine noise while the Chieftain has PowerBand Audio upgrades.
The Indian Chieftain comes with standard keyless ignition, ABS, and cruise control, including tire pressure monitoring. The flare windshield is easily adjustable with the handlebar-mounted button, which raises or lower the windshield according to rider preference.
2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Bagger Bike – Price
The new 2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Bagger Bike is available at $27,999 only.
2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Bagger Bike – Technical Specifications
Engine & Drivetrain
| Bore x Stroke | 4.063 inches x 4.449 inches (103.2 mm x 113 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 11:1 |
| Displacement | 116 cubic inches |
| Drive/Driven Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate |
| Electronic Fuel Injection System | Closed-loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore |
| Engine Type | Thunderstroke® 116 |
| Exhaust | Split Dual Exhaust w/ Cross-over |
| Gear Ratio (1st) | 9.403: 1 |
| Gear Ratio (2nd) | 6.411: 1 |
| Gear Ratio (3rd) | 4.763: 1 |
| Gear Ratio (4th) | 3.796: 1 |
| Gear Ratio (5th) | 3.243: 1 |
| Gear Ratio (6th) | 2.789: 1 |
| Peak Torque | 126 ft-lb (168 Nm) |
| Peak Torque RPM | 2,900 RPM |
| Transmission/Final Drive | 2.2: 1 |
| Transmission/Primary Drive | Gear Drive Wet Clutch |
Dimensions
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Lean Angle | 31° |
| Overall Height | 54.5 in (1385 mm) |
| Overall Length | 98.7 in (2,506 mm) |
| Overall Width | 39.4 in (1,000 mm) |
| Rake/Trail | 25° / 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Seat Height | 25.6 inches (650 mm) |
| Weight | 798 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 65.7 inches (1668 mm) |
Brakes
| Front Brakes | Dual 300mm floating rotors with 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | A solo disc covering 300 mm Floating Rotor containing 2-Piston Caliper |
Tires / Wheels
| Front Tires | Dunlop® American Elite 130/60B19 61H |
| Front Wheel | Cast 19 inches x 3.5 inches |
| Rear Tires | Dunlop® Elite 3 Multi-Compound 180/60R16 80H |
| Rear Wheel | Cast 16 in x 5 in |
Suspension
| Front Fork Tube Diameter | 46 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Fork |
| Front Travel | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Rear Suspension | Single Shock w/ Air adjust |
| Rear Travel | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Features
| Color / Graphics | Thunder Black Smoke, Ruby Smoke, Titanium Smoke |
| Factory Warranty | 2 Years of Unlimited Miles |
| Gauges | All-New Fairing attached instrument cluster with an analog speedometer & tachometer, including fuel gauge, range, odometer, and current gear. New 15 LED telltale indicators; cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, turn signal, high beam, check engine, ABS, battery, low tire pressure, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure, and MHP or km/h unit designation. |
| Infotainment | Ride Command, including connected services on 2020 model year bikes, contains a complimentary 2-year trial for connected features from the vehicle sales date (after which fees apply). 7″ Ride Command® touchscreen display with a real-time clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; map/navigation containing real-time traffic and weather; Bluetooth status for phone and headset; vehicle status; current ride data; trip meters; ride mode selection; screen brightness; vehicle trouble code readout. |
| Lights | LED Headlamp/Tail/Brake/Turn Signal |
| Standard Equipment | 7″ Ride Command® Touchscreen Display with Navigation; Power Windshield; Highway Bars; Vinyl Rogue Seat; Tire Pressure Monitoring; Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags; Selectable Ride Modes; Rear Cylinder Deactivation; ABS; Cruise Control; Keyless Ignition; 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input, and Weatherband |
Conclusion
In the end, team Bikes Catalog would love to say that the new 2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Bagger Bike is an ideal bike for long journey rides. Its powerful engine provides instant throttle response while the comfortable seat ensures that the rider never feels fatigued during long rides. The handlebars and footpegs have been carefully positioned to ensure maximum rider comfort during the ride.
