Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2024 Indian Chief Dark Horse: STRIPPED DOWN DESIGN.
Introducing the 2024 Indian Chief Dark Horse…
Turn heads on every corner with simple, purposeful design showcasing bobbed fenders, exposed rear shocks, and a steel welded tube frame. It’s an invitation to make it your own.
2024 Indian Chief Dark Horse Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
ENGINE 116 CU-IN
TORQUE 120 FT-LBS
WEIGHT 670 LBS
PEAK TORQUE 2900 RPM
SEAT HEIGHT 26.0 IN
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ANNOUNCES 2024 MODEL YEAR LINEUP, HIGHLIGHTED BY LIMITED-EDITION FTR x 100% R CARBON, INDIAN CHALLENGER ELITE & REDESIGNED POWERBAND AUDIO
- Exclusive Collab Introduces 400 Co-Branded FTR x 100% R Carbon Motorcycles, Delivering a Raw Slice of Americana
- 2024 Indian Challenger Elite Delivers Ultimate in Style & Exclusivity
- Completely Redesigned PowerBand Audio Raises the Bar for Premium Audio Systems
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – November 7, 2023 – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today announced a brand collaboration with the popular American motocross brand 100%, along with its full 2024 model year lineup. Highlighted by a limited-edition FTR x 100% R Carbon, the 2024 lineup features a new Indian Challenger Elite, a completely redesigned PowerBand Audio system, and updates across the entire Indian Motorcycle lineup.
The 2024 Indian Motorcycle lineup delivers a robust offering of American V-Twin motorcycles unlike anything else on the road. Featuring quality craftsmanship, world-class performance and iconic style, Indian Motorcycle features a wide lineup ranging from the sleek and stylish FTR street bike to its Scout and Chief cruisers, to a diverse range of baggers and touring models, including the Indian Super Chief, Indian Springfield, Chieftain, Indian Challenger and fully loaded Roadmaster and Indian Pursuit models.
“It’s amazing to think how far we’ve come in developing and expanding our lineup of motorcycles, delivering a wide range of new models and trim offerings in a variety of styles to meet the diverse tastes and needs of our global riding community,” said Mike Dougherty, President of Indian Motorcycle. “Riders are choosing Indian Motorcycle. We’re growing share and growing retail volume all over the world. We’ve received incredible rider feedback and continue to refine, enhance, and fine-tune our lineup and accessories based off this feedback.”
2024 Indian Model Year Lineup
In addition to exciting new paint colors, Indian Motorcycle has improved fit and finish on baggers and touring models, as models receive a gloss paint finish across the dash visor, storage door, dash trim and gauge bezel.
2024 Indian Chief Dark Horse Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
THUNDERSTROKE 116
The air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 produces 120 ft-lbs of raw torque for passing power in all 6 gears, giving you the power to leave everything – and everyone -in your exhaust.
INFOTAINMENT
The 4-inch touchscreen maintains a classic aesthetic disguised as an analog gauge. It provides navigation with connected features like weather and traffic overlays, lets you control ride modes, answer and decline calls, and manage your music from any Bluetooth® connected device.
BLACK, AND MORE BLACK
Dark by design with premium gloss-black finishes from fender to fender.
RIDE WITH CONFIDENCE
With a low seat height, a solo saddle, and mid-mount foot pegs that keep your feet underneath you, the Chief Dark Horse gives every rider complete control.
19-INCH MACHINED CAST WHEEL
The 19-inch machined cast front wheel with ABS adds to the menacing stance and will beg you to roll the throttle.
FEATURES FOR THE WIN
Off the line, every Chief Dark Horse comes with keyless ignition, a USB charging port, cruise control, ABS, LED Lighting, and super-sticky Pirelli® Night Dragon tires.
CHOOSE YOUR RIDE
Choose between three ride modes – Tour, Standard, and Sport – for an experience that’s tailored to your riding style.
2024 Indian Chief Dark Horse – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $18,499 to $19,499 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $21,699 to $23,099 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £ See Dealer GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
ENGINE: THUNDERSTROKE 116
Engine Type Air-Cooled 49° V-twin
with Rear Cylinder Deactivation
Displacement 116 cu in / 1890 cc
Bore x Stroke 4.063 in x 4.449 in (103.2mm x 113mm)
Compression Ratio 11.0 : 1
Lubrication System Semi-Dry Sump
Fuel System Closed loop/54 mm bore single throttle body
Fuel Capacity 4 gal (15.1 ltr) not including reserve
Exhaust Dual exhaust with crossover
Peak Torque 120 ft-lbs at 2900 rpm (162 Nm at 2900 rpm)
Primary Drive Gear drive wet clutch
Transmission 6-speed/constant mesh
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Final Drive Belt drive, 146 tooth
Battery 12 volts / 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA
with quick connect charge port
CHASSIS
Chassis Type Steel tube weldment with
cast aluminum rear sub-frame
Wheelbase 64 in (1626 mm)
Rake/Trail 29° / 5.2 in (131.5 mm)
Lean Angle (soft) 28.5°
Seat Height 26 in (662 mm)
Weight (As Shipped) 647 lbs (294 kg)
Ground Clearance 4.9 in (125 mm)
GVWR 1,160 lbs (526 kg)
Length 90 in (2286 mm)
SUSPENSION
Front Suspension Telescopic fork, 46 mm diameter, 5.2 in (132 mm) travel
Rear Suspension Dual gas-charged monotube shocks
with adjustable preload, 3.0 in (75mm) travel
BRAKES
Brake System Type Individual front and rear control with standard ABS
Front Braking System Single 4 piston caliper / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor
Rear Braking System Single 2 piston caliper / 300mm Floating Rotor
WHEELS & TIRES
Front Tire Pirelli® Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Front Wheel Machine Highlighted Cast Black 19″ x 3.5″
Rear Tire Pirelli® Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Rear Wheel Machine Highlighted Cast Black 16″ x 5″
STANDARD FEATURES
Lighting LED Headlights, LED stop/turn/taillights
Gauges 4 Inch Touchscreen Powered By RIDE COMMAND
with Navigation and Bluetooth®
Controls Cruise Control, 3 Selectable Ride Modes,
Keyless Ignition, ABS Standard, USB Charge Port
COLORS & MSRP*
Black Smoke $18,499 USD / $21,699 CAD
Springfield Blue Smoke $18,999 USD / $22,399 CAD
Sunset Red Metallic $18,999 USD / $22,399 CAD
Sandstone Smoke $19,499 USD / $23,099 CAD
*Does not include California emissions. Price subject to change.
Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).
