The Indian 2022 Chief Cruisers’ design highlights what counts most: a bare steel frame, a small and athletic wheelbase, exposed rear shocks, a comfy low seat, and incredible power. The new Chief offers a riding experience where power, simplicity, and attitude reign supreme. It harkens back to the heyday of American V-twins when traveling the open road with good companions and the bare necessities were the stuff of legends. The new Chief Bobber follows. The Chief Bobber pays a stylistic tribute to the legendary post-war period V-twins bobbed and chopped by military veterans and blue-collar rebels keen on defying the rules. With saddlebags and a windscreen, the Indian Motorcycle Super Chief provides a little more adaptability and begs riders for longer distances and more daring getaways.
Indian 2022 Chief Cruisers – Features and Price
Thunderstroke 111
The award-winning Thunderstroke 111 generates 108 lb-ft of raw torque for passing in all six ratios.
Head-Turning Design
A simple, purposeful design including bobbed fenders, exposed rear shocks, and a steel welded tube frame will turn attention at every turn. It is an invitation to personalize it.
An Icon, Remastered
The legacy of Indian Motorcycles is modernly celebrated via block writing.
Ride further with confidence.
The combination of a low seat height and a short wheelbase provides a confident ride at any speed.
Ride With Confidence
With a shallow seat height, a single saddle, and mid-mount foot pegs that keep your feet below you, the Chief provides perfect control to any rider.
19 in Cast Wheel
The 19-inch front wheel contributes to the athletic appearance and begs you to floor the accelerator.
Make It Your Own
The cut fenders and exposed rear shocks urge you to customize the bike, and the frame’s basic design gives you the confidence to do so. Add saddlebags or a windscreen, cams, a vast bore kit, and a slip-on exhaust to the motorcycle. Make the Chief more than simply a fantastic motorcycle. Make it your bike.
Modern technology is hidden in plain sight.
More of what is necessary and less of what is unnecessary.
Features For The Win
Every Chief comes standard with keyless ignition, cruise control, and ultra-aggressive Pirelli® Night Dragon tires.
Light Your Way
Full LED illumination gives excellent forward vision.
Choose Your Ride
Choose Tour, Standard, and Sport riding modes to personalize your experience to your riding preferences.
Indian 2022 Chief Cruisers – Price
The new Indian 2022 Chief Cruisers is available at $14,499 only.
Indian 2022 Chief Cruisers – Technical Specifications
Engine & Drivetrain
| Bore x Stroke | 3.976 inches x 4.449 inches (10mm x 113mm) |
| Compression Ratios | 9.5:1 |
| Displacement | 111 cu in (1,811 ccs) |
| Drive/Driven Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate |
| Electronic Fuel Injection System | Closed-loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore |
| Engine Type | Thunderstroke 111 |
| Exhaust | Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover |
| 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 | 108 ft-lbs (146 Nm) |
| Peak Torque RPM | 3,200rpm |
| Transmission/Final Drive | 2.2: 1 |
| Transmission/Primary Drive | Gear Drive Wet Clutch |
Dimensions
| Fuel Capacity | 4 gallons (15.1 Liters) |
| Ground Clearance | 4.9 inches (125mm) |
| GVWR | 1,160 lb (522 kg) |
| Lean Angle | 28.5° |
| Overall Height | 49.3 in (1,253 cm) |
| Overall Length | 90 in (2,286 mm) |
| Overall Width | 36.3 in (922 mm) |
| Rake/Trail | 29-degree / 5.2 in (131.5 mm) |
| Seat Height | 26 inches (662mm) |
| Weight | 647 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 64 inches (1,626mm) |
Brakes
| Front Brakes | Solo / 300mm Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Solo / 300mm Floating Rotor & 2 Piston Caliper |
Tires / Wheels
| Front Tires | Pirelli® Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H |
| Front Wheel | Cast Black 19 in x 3.5 in |
| Rear Tires | Pirelli® Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H |
| Rear Wheel | Cast Black 16 in x 5 in |
Suspension
| Front Fork Tube Diameter | 46 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Fork |
| Front Travel | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Shocks w/adjustable preload |
| Rear Travel | 3.0 in (75 mm) |
Features
| Color / Graphics | Black Metallic, Ruby Smoke, White Smoke |
| Factory Warranty | 2 Years, Unlimited Miles |
| Gauges | Electronic speedometer with odometer; dual trip meters; digital tachometer; ambient air temperature; fuel range; average fuel economy; battery voltage; gear position display; real-time clock; vehicle trouble code readout; low engine oil pressure; and 9 LED telltale indicators: cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS (if equipped), check engine, and MPH or km/h unit designation; electronic fuel gauge with low fuel indicator |
| Infotainment | N/A |
| Lights | LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals |
| Standard Equipment | Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation |
Conclusion
Power, simplicity, and attitude define the new Indian 2022 Chief Cruisers. It stretches back to the era of American V-twins when open-road cruising with excellent friends was legendary. The chopped fenders and exposed rear shocks encourage customization, and the frame’s simple form encourages it. Keyless ignition, cruise control, and Pirelli® Night Dragon tires come standard on every Chief.
