Indian Chief Classic suspension setup and specs

Indian Chief Classic, 2014 to 2020: adjustable rear preload, 660 mm (26.0 in) seat height, 119 mm of front suspension travel, 40 psi cold rear tire pressure, 353 kg (778 lb).

Model years covered: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Indian.

2014–2020 Indian Chief Classic
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Indian Chief Classic

2014–2020 · cruiser · 1811 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel119 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel94 mm (3.7 in)
Fork diameter46 mm (1.8 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire130/90B16
Rear tire180/65B16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1730 mm (68.1 in)
Rake29°
Trail155 mm (6.1 in)
Seat height660 mm (26.0 in)
Weight353 kg (778 lb) dry
Front brakeDual disc, 4-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

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