The Indian Chief is a 1811 cc air-cooled motorcycle with a 6-speed gearbox and a Thunder Stroke 111 engine. BikeDekho and 91Wheels list 85 PS @ 4500 rpm and 150 Nm @ 2900 rpm, disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS, a 20.8 litres fuel tank and a 352 kg kerb weight.
The Indian Chief is a cruiser motorcycle from Indian Motorcycle. It is currently on sale. Cruisers are built for relaxed riding, typically with a low seat, a laid-back posture and an engine that pulls from low revs. With a 1,890 cc engine it sits in the big-bike, 800 cc-plus class.
Power comes from a 1,890 cc twin-cylinder air-cooled fuel-injected engine that makes 85 PS at 4,500 rpm and 150 Nm of torque at 2,900 rpm. Peak torque arrives low in the rev range, at 2,900 rpm, which makes it relaxed to ride in traffic. Its stroke is longer than its bore (101 mm x 113 mm), a long-stroke layout that generally favours low-down pulling power. Divide power by kerb weight and it has about 241 PS per tonne; by that measure, it is lively, with easy overtakes and relaxed highway speeds. The claimed top speed is 185 km/h. It has electric start.
It has a 6-speed manual gearbox with a 1-down, 5-up shift pattern. It uses a wet multi-plate clutch.
It is built around a cast aluminum frame with integrated air box frame. Suspension is by telescopic fork, 119 mm - cartridge type at the front and single shock, 94 mm at the rear. Braking is by a 300 mm disc at the front and a 300 mm disc at the rear, with dual-channel ABS. ABS on both wheels keeps either tyre from locking under hard braking. It rides on 16-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres — 130/90-16 at the front and 180/65-16 at the rear.
The seat is 660 mm off the ground, which is low and makes it easy to put your feet down. It weighs 352 kg ready to ride, which is heavy, so parking and tight U-turns need care. Ground clearance is 140 mm — adequate, though tall speed breakers need care. It is 2,630 mm long, with 1,730 mm between the axles. It carries 20.8 L of fuel.
Equipment includes an analogue and digital instrument console, a halogen headlamp, gear position indicator, daytime running lamps and low oil indicator. Safety equipment includes engine kill switch, hazard light switch and automatic headlamp on.
For the Indian Chief, Mechiee offers a fixed ₹19,999 doorstep service.
It is best suited to relaxed riding and unhurried weekend trips. Its low seat also makes it approachable for shorter and newer riders.
These figures are listed by independent publications; where they overlap, they agree. Exact values can differ slightly by variant and model year.
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Mechiee doorstep service
₹19,999
Mechiee's fixed doorstep service price for this model.
Follow the schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. A regular service is the cheapest way to catch small problems before they become expensive ones.
Engine oil is the single most important consumable to keep fresh. Top up between services if the level drops, and change it on schedule.
With Disc, 300 mm and Disc, 300 mm brakes, check pad or shoe wear, lever and pedal free play, and braking feel at every service.
A clean, correctly tensioned and lubricated chain lasts longer and wastes less power. Check slack regularly, especially after riding in rain or dust.
A clogged air filter or worn spark plug shows up as hard starting, weak throttle response and poorer fuel economy. Both are checked at a regular service and replaced when worn.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point. Have its level and condition checked and change it on the interval in the owner's manual.
This bike runs 130/90-16 / 180/65-16 tyres. Check pressure, tread depth and sidewalls, and replace tyres that are worn or cracked.
Weak starting, dim lights or a flickering console are early signs the battery or charging system needs a look.
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Doorstep service₹19,999
Mechiee mechanics service the Indian Chief at your doorstep across 119 areas of Pune, with bigger jobs handled at a Mechiee Service Center. Pick your area to see local details.
Manufacturer figures for each bike. A dash means the value is not published in our sources.
| Specification | Indian Chief | Indian Chief Bobber | Indian Chieftain | Indian Super Chief Limited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1890 cc | 1890 cc | 1890 cc | 1890 cc |
| Max power | 85 PS @ 4500 rpm | — | — | 88 PS |
| Max torque | 150 Nm @ 2900 rpm | 156 Nm @ 3300 rpm | 173.54 Nm @ 3800 rpm | 162 Nm @ 3200 rpm |
| Claimed mileage | — | — | — | 14 kmpl (claimed, per 91wheels) |
| Gears | 6-speed | — | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Kerb weight | 352 kg | 315 kg | 378 kg | 335 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20.8 L | 15.1 L | 22.7 L | 15.1 L |
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm | Disc, 300 mm | Double Disc, 320 mm | Disc, 300 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 300 mm | Disc, 300 mm | Disc, 298 mm | Disc, 300 mm |
What the technical terms on this page mean.
The Indian Chief has a 1890 cc engine, described as thunder stroke 111.
The Indian Chief is rated at 85 PS @ 4500 rpm maximum power and 150 Nm @ 2900 rpm maximum torque.
The Indian Chief has Disc, 300 mm at the front and Disc, 300 mm at the rear, with Dual Channel ABS.
The Indian Chief runs 130/90-16 at the front and 180/65-16 at the rear on alloy wheels.
Follow the service schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. Between services, keep an eye on engine oil, chain, tyres and battery. With Disc, 300 mm and Disc, 300 mm brakes, brake wear and adjustment are worth checking at every visit.
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