Indian Motorcycle wants a piece of the heavyweight V-twin cruiser segment and its doing it with the 2022 Super Chief ($19,799 as tested). The Super Chief is part of the American brand’s new four-bike cruiser lineup that employs Indian’s tried-and-true powertrain and redesigned chassis. Read the 2022 Indian Motorcycle Chief First Look Preview article to get up to speed on these improvements. In this video review, we swing a leg over it during its US press introduction in Arizona. Tune-in and see what the Indian Super Chief is like to ride on the open road.
Gear Box
Helmet: Shoei RF-SR
Jacket: Alpinestars Stratos V2 Drystar
Gloves: Alpinestars SMX Z Drystar
Pant: Alpinestars Copper V2
Boots: Alpinestars CR-X Drystar
2022 Indian Chief Technical Specifications and Price
| Price: | $19,799 as tested |
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| Engine: | 111ci V-twin |
| Bore x Stroke: | 3.976 x 4.449 in. (101.0 x 113.0mm) |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Delivery: | Closed-loop fuel injection |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission/Final Drive: | 6-speed/belt final drive |
| Frame: | Tubular steel |
| Front Suspension: | 46mm telescopic; 5.2 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, preload adjustable; 3.0 in. travel |
| Front Brakes: | 4-piston caliper, 300mm floating disc |
| Rear Brake: | 2-piston caliper, 300mm floating disc |
| Wheels, Front/Rear: | Cast black; 19 x 3.5 in. / 16 x 5.0 in. |
| Tires, Front/Rear: | Pirelli Night Dragon; 130/60-19 / 180/65-16 |
| Wheelbase: | 64.0 in. |
| Rake/Trail: | 29.0°/5.2 in. |
| Seat Height: | 26.0 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 4.0 gal. |
| Claimed Curb Weight: | 749 lb. |
| Warranty: | Two-year |
| Available: | April, 2021 |
| Contact: | indianmotorcycle.com |
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com