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2026 Indian Motorcycle ChieftainDark Horse

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The 2026 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse

Premium blacked out finishes, sleek fork-mounted fairing and powered by the legendary Thunderstroke 116 with 126 ft-lbs of raw torque.

Starting at $29,999 MSRP

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ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN

Bore x Stroke

4.063 in x 4.449 in (103.2 mm x 113 mm)

Compression Ratio

11.0:1

Displacement

116 cu-in (1,890 cc)

Drive/Driven Clutch

Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist

Electronic Fuel Injection System

Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore

Engine Type

Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116

Exhaust

Split Dual Exhaust w/ Cross-over

Gear Ratio (1st)

9.403 : 1

Gear Ratio (2nd)

6.411 : 1

Gear Ratio (3rd)

4.763 : 1

Gear Ratio (4th)

3.796 : 1

Gear Ratio (5th)

3.243 : 1

Gear Ratio (6th)

2.789 : 1

Peak Torque

126 ft-lbs

Peak Torque RPM

2,900 rpm

Transmission/Final Drive

2.2 : 1

Transmission/Primary Drive

Gear Drive Wet Clutch

DIMENSIONS

Fuel Capacity

5.5 Gallons (20.8 L)

Ground Clearance

5.1 in (130 mm)

GVWR

Lean Angle

31°

Overall Height

48.8 in (1239 mm)

Overall Length

98.2 in (2,506 mm)

Overall Width

42 in (1023 mm)

Rake/Trail

25° / 5.9 in (150 mm)

Seat Height

27 in (686 mm)

Weight (Dry Weight / Running Order)

789 lbs (358 kg) /Â 820 lbsÂ (372 kg)

Wheelbase

65.7 in (1668 mm)

BRAKES

Front Brakes

Dual 300mm floating rotors with 4-piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Single / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper

TIRES/WHEELS

Front Tires

Metzeler Cruisetec® 130/60B19 66H

Front Wheel

10-Spoke Contrast Cut 19 in x 3.5 in

Rear Tires

Metzeler Cruisetec® 180/60R16 80H

Rear Wheel

10-Spoke Contrast Cut 16 in x 5 in

SUSPENSION

Front Fork Tube Diameter

46 mm

Front Suspension

Telescopic Fork

Front Travel

4.7 in (119 mm)

Rear Suspension

Single Shock w/ Air adjust

Rear Travel

4.5 in (114 mm)

FEATURES

Storage

Remote Locking Hard Saddle Bags, Dash Compartment - 18 Gallons Total

Color / Graphics

Black Smoke, Deep Blue Metallic

Factory Warranty

2 Years, Unlimited Miles

Lights

LED Headlamp/Tail/Brake/Turn Signal

Standard Equipment

7" Display powered by RIDE COMMAND with Navigation and Apple CarPlay® integration; Power Windshield; Highway Bars; Vinyl Gunfighter Style Seat; Tire Pressure Monitoring; Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags; Selectable Ride Modes; Rear Cylinder Deactivation; ABS; Cruise Control; Keyless Ignition; 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Bluetooth®, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input, and Weather band; 12V Charging Port

Passenger Accommodations

2-Up Gunfighter Style Seat and Passenger Pegs

TECHNOLOGY

Audio

Includes 2 - 50 watt fairing speakers - 100 watts total.

Gauges

Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer with fuel gauge, range, odometer and current gear. 15 LED telltale indicators; cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation.

STYLE

Design

Blacked-out finishes, streamlined fork-mounted fairing & Remote Locking Saddlebags, LED Lighting

THUNDERSTROKE 116 V-TWIN

Drawing external design inspiration from the rich heritage of Indian Motorcycle’s past, the air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 produces 126 ft-lbs of raw torque for passing power in all 6 gears.

STYLED WITH AN EDGE

Premium black finishes, a sleek fairing, saddlebags, and gunfighter style seat deliver a streamlined, commanding presence. A lowered stance and LED lighting from nose to tail complete the custom-inspired look.

HIGH-OUTPUT SPEAKERS

Hear every note with high-output speakers that deliver up to 400 watts of crystal-clear audio—200 watts of PowerBand Audio integrated into the fairing and another 200 watts from the saddlebags. The dynamic equalizer automatically adjusts for road, wind, and engine noise so you never miss a beat.

AGILE HANDLING AND CONTROL

Low seat height, ergonomically-designed controls, and a lightweight cast aluminum frame come together for responsive handling and agile cornering - providing a confidence inspiring ride for riders across the board.

ADJUSTABLE WINDSHIELD

With the push of a handlebar-mounted button, this windshield will raise or lower to your preferred position for optimal airflow whether on highways or backroads.

SECURE STORAGE

Keep your cargo protected from the elements with 18+ gallons of weatherproof storage in power-locking saddlebags.

RIDE & OWNERSHIP ENHANCEMENTS

Integrated into the dash, the 7" Display, powered by RIDE COMMAND, offers GPS navigation, Apple CarPlay®, Bluetooth® connection, and other ride-enhancing features for effortless cruising. Go beyond the ride and elevate ownership with RIDE COMMAND+ connected technology with features like Account Sync and more.

MAKE CHIEFTAIN YOUR OWN

Game-changing motorcycles deserve parts and accessories that are just as innovative. Explore countless style, comfort and performance options to make Chieftain your own.

2026 Indian Motorcycle ChieftainDark Horse

The 2026 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse

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