BS6 Indian Chief Range Teased; India Launch Soon

Indian Motorcycle has teased the BS6 Indian Chief Bobber on its social media handles. Indian Motorcycle hasn't had a new launch in India since the BS6 emission norms came into play from April 2020. But the company says that it will launch the 2022 range of Indian Chief motorcycles and the Indian FTR 1200 range in India by August 2021. The new Indian Chief, Indian Chief Bobber and Indian Super Chief are based on the same new platform and offer slightly different flavours of the classic American V-twin, with each positioned to cater to the tastes of a different rider. All three bikes in the Chief line-up have slightly different ergonomics, but based on the same basic engine and frame.

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(2022 Indian Chief Bobber)

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All three models of the Indian Chief line-up will be powered by a BS6 compliant version of the Indian Thunder Stroke 116 V-twin engine that displaces 1,890 cc, and makes 162 Nm of peak torque. The frame is a classic steel welded tube frame, and all three models will share a 15-litre fuel tank, bobbed rear fender, dual outboard preload-adjustable rear shock absorbers, dual exhaust, LED lighting, keyless ignition Pirelli Night Dragon tyres. The Indian Chief line-up will also get standard cruise control, and three riding modes, sport, standard, or tour.

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(The 2022 Indian Super Chief, like the others, will be powered by the 1,890 cc Thunder Stroke 116 engine)

The Indian Chief is a stripped down, minimalist cruiser. It gets drag handlebars, 19-inch cast wheels and a solo bobber seat. The Chief Bobber gets a mini-ape handlebar, giving it an old-school look, 16-inch wire spoke wheels and fork and shock covers. The Super Chief is the touring oriented motorcycle which gets fitments like quick release windscreen, leather saddlebags, touring seat with a large passenger pad, floorboards and traditional cruiser-style handlebars.