Similar to the Dark Horse version of the Chief, Indian has now launched a Dark Horse version of the Chieftain. The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse will live up to its name and be mostly matte black in appearance. The motorcycle will sit below the standard Chieftain variant in the Indian line-up.
Although, mostly black the Chieftain Dark Horse offers a few bits of chrome. Indian says that this American-made V-twin motorcycle conveys an aggressive attitude and that it doesn’t care how dirty it gets.
The motorcycle is powered by the same but blacked-out Thunder Stroke 111 engine, using the same chassis and suspension as the Indian Chieftain. The new Chieftain Dark Horse comes from the factory, outfitted with a solo seat and short, tinted power windscreen, yet maintains its spacious power-locking hard bags, ABS, electronic cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring system, premium stereo with AM/FM Bluetooth and smartphone compatible input, and remote key fob with keyless ignition.
“The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse’s blacked-out styling and powerful Thunder Stroke 111 engine will elevate our rider to the top of the pack,” says Indian Motorcycle Marketing Director Reid Wilson. “Starting with the award-winning Chieftain platform, the Dark Horse series signature matte black paint and raw attitude is an open canvas for customisation that makes it the perfect bike for riders who are ready to ‘Be Legendary,’” he added.
To amplify the Dark Horse family attributes, not only are the fenders, fairing, fuel tank and bags blacked out, the iconic Indian Motorcycle headdress, forks, mirrors, handlebars and switch cubes, turn signals, tank console, engine and airbox cover, lower controls, floorboards and taillight housing are also blacked out.
Of course, Indian Motorcycle also offers a large selection of authentic factory accessories to further individualise your already stealthy ride, including new Blackout series accessory air cleaners, performance cams and slip-on exhausts, as well as the option of a stereo with 100-watt saddlebag speakers.
In terms of pricing, the Chieftain Dark Horse will sit a couple of lakhs below the standard Chieftain and is certain to attract a lot of buyers.
