The Indian brand is the well-known brand when it comes to its high performing and stylish chassis. This year it has launched the new Indian 2018 Chief Dark Horse Cruisers that have been optimized according to the current needs of customers. The stylish chassis is packed with the powerful engine delivering the massive amount of acceleration and power under all conditions. The chassis is dominated with the Matte-black finish that provides an attractive look while the comfortable seat guarantees to have comfortable riding position and best riding experience all day long. The review of new Indian 2018 Chief Dark Horse Cruisers with its price and specifications are given below.
Indian 2018 Chief Dark Horse Cruisers – Price and Specifications
The new Indian 2018 Chief Dark Horse Cruisers comes with the price of $17, 499 only.
Engine
The new Indian 2018 Chief Dark Horse Cruisers features the powerful engine that has been optimized for better output and more torque than 2018 Indian Scout Bobber Cruiser. This cruiser features the legendary Thunder Stroke 111 V-Twin engine with dual exhaust and keyless ignition. This engine has the ability to deliver the peak torque of 119 ft-lbs and peak torque of 3,000 rpm. The transmission system comprises up of 6-speed has been optimized to deliver an outstanding performance with its gear drive wet clutch.
Chassis
The new Indian 2018 Chief Dark Horse Cruisers features the strong, stylish and attractive chassis. The overall design is being dominated by the Matt-black finishing that offers the breathtaking view. The new cruise control and ABS comes as standard in this bike while the throaty growl always demands another look. This bike has especially been designed by Indian engineers to provide an outstanding handling and controlling experience. This Chief Dark Horse 2018 comes with extra features and accessories that provides an ultimate riding experience of all times. The modern technology contains the cruise control, internally wired handlebars and keyless ignition that ensure to have better performance of all times.
Styling
The new Indian 2018 Chief Dark Horse Cruisers comes with the number of incredible features that ultimately adds up in the provision of better riding experience than the old school 2013 Indian Chief Vintage. This cruiser features the blacked-out design that ensures to have an attractive look. The overall bodywork is dominated by the matte-black paint scheme with an overall blacked-out styling. The blacked-out version of the iconic illuminated headdress gracing its front since 1947. The new 2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse comes with the blacked-out cast aluminum wheels that add up for the better look.
Indian 2018 Chief Dark Horse Cruisers – Technical Specification
Engine & Drivetrain
| Bore x Stroke | 3.976 inches x 4.449 inches (101 mm x 113 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Displacement | 111 cu in (1,811 cc) |
| Drive/Driven Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Electronic Fuel Injection System | Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore |
| Engine Type | Thunder Stroke® 111 |
| 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 |
| Horsepower | N/A |
| Peak Torque | 119 ft-lbs (161.6 Nm) |
| Peak Torque RPM | 3,000 rpm |
| Transmission/Final Drive | 2.2:1 |
| Transmission/Primary Drive | Gear Drive Wet Clutch |
Dimensions
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gallons (20.8 L) |
| GVWR | 1,260 lb (572 kg) |
| Lean Angle | N/A |
| Overall Height | 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) |
| Overall Length | 103.5 inches (2,630 mm) |
| Overall Width | 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) |
| Rake/Trail | 29° / 6.1 inches (155.0 mm) |
| Seat Height | 26 inches (660 mm) |
| Weight (Empty Tank / Full of Fuel) | 745 lbs / 777 lbs (338 kg / 352 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 68.1 inches (1,730 mm) |
Brakes
| Front Brakes | Dual / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper |
Tires / Wheels
| Front Tires | Dunlop® Elite 3 130/90B16 73H |
| Front Wheel | Cast 16 inches x 3.5 inches |
| Rear Tires | Dunlop® American Elite 180/65B16 81H |
| Rear Wheel | Cast 16 inches x 5 inches |
Suspension
| Front Fork Tube Diameter | 46 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Fork – Cartridge Type |
| Front Travel | 4.7 inches (119 mm) |
| Rear Suspension | Single Shock |
| Rear Travel | 3.7 inches (94 mm) |
Features
| Color / Graphics | Thunder Black Smoke |
| Gauges | Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with an odometer, dual trip meters, average fuel economy, digital tachometer, ambient air temperature, fuel range, battery voltage, vehicle trouble code readout, gear position display, real-time clock, heated grip level (if heated grips installed), low engine oil pressure, cruise control set, cruise control enabled and 9 LED telltale indicators, neutral, check engine, high beam, turn signal, ABS and MPH or km/h unit designation |
| Infotainment | N/A |
| Lights | N/A |
| Standard Equipment | ABS, Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box, Cruise Control, Keyless Ignition |
Conclusion
This article is about the review of new Indian 2018 Chief Dark Horse Cruisers and it is covered under www.bikescatalog.com. It features the powerful engine that has the ability to deliver the massive amount of power and acceleration under all conditions. The comfortable seat, handlebars, and footpegs have been carefully positioned to provide an amazing riding position. The suspension system ensures to provide smooth riding while the braking system gives ultimate stopping force of all times. The ABS and cruise controls come as standard so there is a lot of stuff for riders in new Indian 2018 Chief Dark Horse Cruisers.
