Indian Chieftain Elite suspension setup and specs

Indian Chieftain Elite, 2020: adjustable rear preload, 650 mm (25.6 in) seat height, 119 mm of front suspension travel, 41 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2020. Figures as published by Indian.

2020 Indian Chieftain Elite
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Indian Chieftain Elite

2020 · cruiser · 1890 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel119 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel114 mm (4.5 in)
Fork diameter46 mm (1.8 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo41 psi · 2.8 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up41 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire130/60B19
Rear tire180/60R16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1668 mm (65.7 in)
Rake25°
Trail150 mm (5.9 in)
Seat height650 mm (25.6 in)
Front brakeDual hydraulic disc, 4-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle hydraulic disc, 2-piston caliper

Other Indian Chieftain Elite generations: 2017–2018 · 2023

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