All three words in the name of this bike exemplify the kind of machine this is. The Indian Chief->ke3293 Classic is as iconic a line to ever come out of the Indian Motorcycle->ke3292 brand.

Its design is simple in order to take advantage of its no-frills characteristics. Air-brushed pinstripes, a tear drop head lamp, a glass front fender light, a black and polished engine with chrome covers, a solo seat available in black leather, chrome-spoked wheels, traditional black wall tires, and the signature Indian script complete the custom quality paint on each and every Indian Motorcycle, including the Chief Classic.

The classic looks are a sight to behold and although the design is relatively light on details, the Indian Chief Classic more than makes up for in its performance. Thanks to a modern 105 cc Power Plus engine that comes with a full chrome package and a 2-into-1 stainless steel exhaust system, the Chef Classic is the kind of classic cruiser that holds more purpose and function than people think.

Find out more about the Indian Chief Classic after the jump.

2012 Indian Chief Classic

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2012 Indian Chief Classic
  • Transmission: Six Speed
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About Indian Chief Classic

Built of the bare essentials, like a a 105ci PowerPlus engine and a two-into-one stainless steel exhaust system, the Chief Classic is anything but stripped down, providing all you need to cruise the roadways in style and comfort.

Features

Indian Script Tank Design

-Die cast console - color matched

-Two into one stainless steel exhaust system

PowerPlus 105ci Engine

-Closed loop, sequential, port injection with heated oxygen sensors

-Six speed transmission

-Black and polished engine with chrome covers

-5.5 gallon fuel tank

Long Valenced Fenders

-Seat: solo seat available in black leather

-Chrome Spoked Wheels

-Traditional black wall tires

Tank Mounted Speedometer and Controls

-Charging system 42 Amps

-Lamps: Tear drop head lamp, glass front fender light

Specifications

Engine Type

Power Plus, Air-Cooled

Displacement

105 Cubic Inches

Bore x Stroke

3.966" x 4.25"

Compression Ratio

9 to 1

Fuel System

Closed Loop Sequential Port Fuel Injection

Primary Drive

Chain

Gearbox

Six Speed

Frame

High tensile steel

Suspension/Front

Dia. 41 mm/Travel 4.25"

Suspension/Rear

Single shock/Travel 2.90"

Brakes/Front

Dual Caliper w/Floating Rotors

Brakes/Rear

Single Caliper Floating Rotor

Tires/Front

130/90-16 Black

Tires/Rear

150/80-16 Black

Wheels

Wire spoked

Exhaust System

Two into one Stainless Steel

Length

100.5"

Width

40.5"

Height

50.5"

Seat Height

27.25"

Wheelbase

68.4"

Dry Weight

728 lbs

GVWR

1220 lbs

Rake/Trail

34°/5.92"

Instruments

Analog speedometer & multi-function digital display

Charging System

42 Amps

Lamps

Tear drop head lamp, fender light

Standard Equipment

Long Fenders; Solo Seat w/ Passenger Pillion

Color

Thunder Black w/silver script; Indian Red w/gold script


Quotes

Totalmotorcycle ---- "Air-brushed pinstripes and signature Indian script complete the custom quality paint on each and every Indian Motorcycle."

Cycleworld ---- "Polaris Industries bought Indian last April, which hasn’t given the company much time to launch a completely reengineered, all-new line of 2012 Indian motorcycles"