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what a 1946 Indian Chief looks like
will still walk up to this bike and see
the appeal.
So, in short, it's for riders who
are fans of the Indian Motorcycle
brand and history. It's for riders who
want to feel connected to motorcy-
cling's past while still riding a mod-
ern, reliable bike. It's for people who
just want a nice, very stylish cruiser.
What Indian Motorcycle has built
here is one of its most trend-proof
models of the modern era. The
Chief Vintage doesn't lead with its
inverted fork or fancy new calipers.
Instead, it leans fully into classic
Indian styling on a proven modern
platform, blending thoughtful ergo
-
nomics, authentic design, and just
enough hidden tech to stay relevant.
This is a motorcycle for riders
who value identity as much as
performance and want something
that feels intentional, not reactive.
In a market obsessed with what's
next, the Chief Vintage succeeds by
remembering exactly where it came
from, and why that still matters.
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Front-Wheel Travel 5.2 in.
Rear-Wheel Travel 3.0 in.
Front Brake 4-piston caliper, floating
298mm disc, ABS
Rear Brake 2-piston caliper, 298mm
floating disc, ABS
Front Wheel 16 x 3.0 in.
Rear Wheel 16 x 3.5 in.
Front Tire Metzeler Cruisetec
130/90B-16
Rear Tire Metzeler Cruisetec
150/80B-16
Rake 29.0°
Trail 5.2 in.
Wheelbase 64.0 in.
Ground Clearance 4.9 in.
Seat Height 27.0 in.
Fuel Capacity 4.0 gal.
Weight (wet, claimed) 721 lbs.
Colors Indian Motorcycle Red and
Black Metallic
