It features iconic styling like valanced fenders, rich genuine leather saddle, classic tank mounted instrumentation, teardrop fuel tank design and sculpted and lighted front fender war bonnet.
The 2014 Indian Chief Classic comes standard with features including lots of chrome, keyless ignition, ABS, cruise control, throttle-by-wire, true dual exhaust, high-quality chrome laced spoke wheels, brake calliper covers and cast aluminium frame with integrated air intake.
The Indian Chief Classic, like all 2014 Indian Chief models, is powered by the all-new Thunder Stroke 111 engine.
Named for its 111 cubic inch, or 1 819cc engine capacity, the air-cooled V-twin produces 161Nm of torque and a 6-speed overdrive transmission.
The new Indian Chief Vintage is a soft bagger with handcrafted detail including top-quality, quick release soft-sided leather bags, leather fringe, chrome fender tips, vintage chrome badge on the front fender and a quick-release windshield for easy installation and removal.It includes the same premium standard features as the Indian Chief Classic and sports the same design elements.
The first Indian Motorcycle of its kind, the 2014 Indian Chieftain is a progressive machine with advanced features and premium comfort. The Chieftain features a fairing with integrated driving lights and its power windshield is an industry-first for a fork-mounted fairing. Standard features include hard saddlebags featuring remote locks and quick-release anchors, a high output audio system featuring integrated Bluetooth Smartphone connectivity and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
"When we acquired Indian Motorcycle two-and-a-half years ago we set out to capture the heart, soul and legendary heritage of this iconic American brand and then infuse it with unparalleled design, engineering and state-of-the-art technology," said Scott Wine, CEO of Indian Motorcycle parent company Polaris Industries.
To pay tribute to Indian Motorcycle's past, the first 1901 Indian Chiefs to roll off of Indian's assembly line in Spirit Lake, Indiana, will be identified with a limited edition badge.
Numbered between one and 1 901, these rare bikes will reflect the year of Indian's inception by Oscar Hedstrom and George Hendee in their Massachusetts factory.
Indian Motorcycles will be available from Indian and Victory in Sandton and Mad Macs Indian and Victory in Somerset West, Cape Town during the course of the year.
The Indian Chief line-up for 2014.
