The Indian Motorcycle has paid homage to its 120 years legacy by introducing its most exclusive Elite model yet. With only 120 available worldwide, the new 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger has been designed for riders who demand the best and want to stand out from the crowd. Artfully crafted with premium amenities and easy-to-use technology, each Indian Chieftain Elite undergoes a careful paint process that needs more than 24 hours to complete by hand. The overall review of the 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger with its price and specification is given below.
2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger – Features and Price
The Best of the Best
The new 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger comes with premium two-tone paint to 400-watt audio that is limited edition and is fully loaded and unmistakably on a level of its own. The motorcycle comes with a rich history of 120 years of Indian Motorcycles, and only 120 Chieftain Elites are available around the globe.
Hand-Painted Custom Look
The new 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger comes with a hand-painted, two-tuned Thunder Black over Vivid Crystal paint job that makes a custom appearance sure to turn heads.
Heart Thumping Audio
The bagger feature integrated 400-watt speakers in the front fairing and rear saddlebags to deliver surround sound audio with crystal clarity.
Legendary Power
The Chieftain Elite is for those riders who demand nothing but the best. That’s why legendary power, premium style, and superior technology come standard in the Indian Chieftain Elite.
Premium Style
The new 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger comes with premium engine finishing, Rogue two-up seat, Select Rider Floorboards, LED lighting and a tinted flare windshield comes as standard.
Powered by Thunderstroke 116
The new 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger features an award-winning V-twin with 126 ft-lbs of torque and power to spare in every gear.
Design
Thanks to the firm edges, smooth lines, and superior silhouette, the Indian Chieftain Elite is sure to get appearances on and off the road.
Commanding Presence
Thanks to the bold and custom-inspired finishing, the motorcycle was born to draw attention.
Saddlebags
All cargo is protected inside spacious and weatherproof saddlebags and one can store cargo with a simple press of the button or key fob.
Front Wheel
The new open fender showcases a 10-spoke of an accurately machined wheel that completes the custom appearance.
Windshield
With the push of a handlebar-attached button, the tinted flare windshield will raise or lower to the preferred position.
Exclusive Styling
The new 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger undergoes a meticulous paint process that takes more than 24 hours to finish by hand. From the gunmetal flake covered within the paint to the Slate, the Smoke engine completes the premium bagger has a custom feel with extreme detail. The new Indian Chieftain Elite’s streamlined fairing and slammed saddlebags with sharp lines and hard edges offer a commanding presence, while the two-up Rogue seat gives a sleek profile. The lowered suspension and a 19-inches precision machined front wheel under an open front fender add to the motorcycle’s custom-inspired design.
Premium Amenities
The new 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger comes with premium amenities, including complete Pathfinder LED lighting, a tinted flare windshield by push-button power, spacious aluminum select floorboard and an integrated 400-watt powerband audio system with crystal-clear sound quality. The standard features include ABS, tire pressure monitoring, keyless ignition as well as weatherproof and remote locking saddlebags with more than 18 gallons of storage capacity.
7 Inch Ride Command
The new 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger comes with an industry-leading 7 inches Ride Command infotainment system. Thanks to the connected services, riders can view weather and traffic overlays. At the same time, Apply CarPlay delivers a more accessible, customized level of control for music, mobile device information and navigation preferences.
Thunder Stroke 116 Engine
The new 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger is powered by the Indian Motorcycle’s most powerful air-cooled engine that delivers class-leading performance with 126 ft-lbs of torque.
Customizable Riding Experience
The riders can choose between three ride modes on the fly – Standard, Tour, and Sport to tailor the motorcycle to his riding style.
Rear Cylinder Deactivation
The rear cylinder deactivation automatically shuts off the rear cylinder when the motorcycle is stopped to offer both riders and passengers enhanced comfort in slow-moving traffic.
2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger – Price
The new 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger is available at the price of $34,999 only.
2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger – Technical Specifications
Ride Command Infotainment System
| Screen Size | 7 in |
| Premium Audio System | 400-Watt with AM/FM, Bluetooth® and USB input |
| Connected Services include traffic and weather overlays | Apple Carplay® Integration |
| GPS Navigation | Turn-by-turn directions, builtin points of interest |
| Customizable Route Builder | Add up – 100-way points |
Engine
| Type | Thunderstroke 116 |
| Engine Type | 49-degree V-Twin |
| Transmission | 6-speed with constant mesh/foot shift |
| Battery | 12 volts with 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA |
| Bore x Stroke | 4.063 inches x 4.449 inches (103.2mm x 113mm) |
| Charging System | 42amp max output |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air / Oil |
| Displacement | 116 cubic inches / 1890 cc |
| Exhaust | Split dual exhaust having crossover |
| Final Drive | Belt drive, 152 tooth |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gal (20.8 liters) |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection, closed-loop/54 mm bore |
| Oil Capacity | Six qts (5.68 liters) |
| Primary Drive | Gear drive wet clutch |
| Torque | 126 ft-lbs at 2900 rpm (171 Nm at 2900 rpm) |
Suspension
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 46mm diameter with 4.7 inches (119 mm) of travel |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock with 4.5 inches (114 mm) of travel, air adjustable |
Chassis
| Dry Weight | 797 lbs (362 kg) |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 inches (130mm) |
| GVWR | 1,385 lbs (628 kg) |
| Length | 98.7 inches (2506mm) |
| Rake/Trail | 25-degree / 5.9 inches (150mm) |
| Seat Height | 25.6 inches (650mm) |
| Wheelbase | 65.7 inches (1668mm) |
Brakes
| Brake System | All-new Type Individual front and rear control having ABS |
| Front Braking System | Dual 300mm floating rotor having 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Braking System | Single 300mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper |
Wheels and Tires
| Front Tire | Metzeler® Cruisetec® 130/60B19 61H |
| Front Wheel | Precision Machined 19 x 3.5 |
| Rear Tire | Metzeler® Cruisetec® 180/60R16 80H |
| Rear Wheel | Precision Machined 16 x 5.0 |
Color & Msrp
| Thunder Black Vivid Crystal over Carbon Crystal |
Conclusion
In the end, team Bikes Catalog would love to say that the new 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite Bagger is an impressive motorcycle that comes with a lot of remarkable features. Its engine is high performance and is optimized especially to deliver instant throttle response. The overall chassis is stylish that gives a lovely view, while the carefully designed seat ensures careful riding pleasure.
