Indian Chief Motorcycles inherit 100 years of classics and innovations.
In the world of motorcycles, the Indian Chief is undoubtedly the most legendary. It has come a long way since its birth for more than 100 years. Now, with the resurrection of this classic car by the Indians, the Chieftain is once again making waves in the market and becoming a sight to behold on roads around the world. On the basis of the Chief, Indian has introduced a more powerful, sporty and advanced Sport Chief, which brings a better driving experience to the rider. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the various upgrades to the Sport Chief, as well as its unique design, performance and details.
From the engine point of view, although Indian already has a high-speed and high-power water-cooled, DOHC twin-cylinder engine, in the Chieftain, a model with a glorious history, Indian has always adhered to the air-cooled V2 engine with a broad temperament. And this time, the Sport Chief has upgraded their "Thunderbolt" engine with an upgraded power heart from the TS111 to the TS116 compared to the standard Chief, with the same 113mm stroke, but the bore has been expanded from 101mm to 1032mm, the cylinder displacement increased by 80ml to 1890ml. As a classic American cruise, the overhead valve train must have. The "Thunderbolt" engine uses an OHN valve train with 2 valves per cylinder, controlled by 3 camshafts through push rods.
As we all know, Harley's air-cooled OHV large twin-cylinder peak power is not large, but it is very individual, especially the characteristics of low speed and strong torque are praised. The Indian is no slouch in comparison, with the Sport Chief already bursting with a maximum torque of 162Nm at a measly 3200r min! Of course, the classic is not synonymous with being outdated, and the TS116 engine absorbs the latest technological achievements to inject unlimited power into the Chief. For example, the throttle in which the rider controls the power distribution is no longer a wire-pulled throttle, but a sleek and modern electronic throttle; V-twin cylinders with wide chests and electronic sequential fuel injection systems; At the intersection of the intake valve and the intake, an abrupt corner is designed to create a strong vortex in the cylinder for faster and more efficient combustion; The helical gear balancer shaft is carefully placed to effectively suppress engine vibration. To mendable things, this V2 engine also features rear cylinder shutdown control technology. We know that in the World Superbike Championship, many manufacturers use this technology in order to optimize the response of the car when cornering with the throttle half-open. However, the introduction of rear cylinder shutdown control technology is another use, the air-cooled large twin cylinder will generate a lot of heat when driving at a slow speed for a long time, affecting the riding comfort, and the Sport Chief will automatically turn off the rear cylinder when the engine running temperature and the temperature around the engine reach the set value when the engine is not turned off and stopped. As soon as the rider twists the throttle, the rear cylinder immediately returns to the ignition state. This reduces the amount of heat dissipated by the engine when it is idling and helps to reduce fuel consumption.
Kick-starting this great power heart couldn't be easier. The Sport Chief is equipped with a keyless start system, which allows riders to press the button on the fuel tank directly to start the "Thunderbolt" engine as long as they have a key in their pocket, so that the 100-year-old desolate chest is blazing, and the 2-1-2 exhaust system immediately gushes out a deep guttural sound of exhaust sound, which makes people suddenly feel the extraordinary power! What should I do if a rider forgets to bring their key? It doesn't matter, the ignition system can be preset with a password, even if you forget to bring the key, you can just enter the security code!
Within the Indian Chief family, the new Sport Chief is a "sporty man" that creates a more enjoyable driving experience for riders. The standard Chief is fitted with a 46mm upright fork at the front, while the Sport Chief is equipped with a 43mm inverted fork with more precise and refined feedback at the front. The steering geometry of the frame is also different, with the Sport Chief having a 28°0 caster'The tow distance is 111mm, which is more aggressive than the standard Chief, and the street-bike-like man-machine angle provides the rider with dynamic handling. At the same time, the Sport Chief is equipped with a better FOX rear shock absorber with an increased travel of 100mm, which increases the minimum ground clearance by 24mm more than the standard Chief, thus providing more cornering space and a larger bending angle. As a classic cruise with historical glory, the style and taste must not be overlooked, and the "Chief" has done an excellent job in this regard. The air-cooled V2 engine has a large radiator carefully arranged, the radiator of the cylinder head protrudes upward, and the radiator on the cylinder block diverges outward, inheriting the traditional style of the Indians; The entire engine is treated in black, from the huge cylinder head to the large radiator, from the crankcase to the exhaust pipe. Retro-style mini-shears Large single round headlamps Fighter-style single-seater Short tail fender ......Every meticulously set detail echoes the great name "Chief"!
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