Indian Chieftain suspension setup and specs
Indian Chieftain, 2014 to 2016: adjustable rear preload, 660 mm (26.0 in) seat height, 119 mm of front suspension travel, 41 psi cold rear tire pressure.
Indian Chieftain
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Fork diameter | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, solo | 41 psi · 2.8 bar |
| Front, two up | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, two up | 41 psi · 2.8 bar |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 180/60-16 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1668 mm (65.7 in) |
| Rake | 25° |
| Trail | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Seat height | 660 mm (26.0 in) |
| Front brake | Dual hydraulic disc, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single hydraulic disc, 2-piston caliper |
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Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.
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