2012 Indian Models

Indian Motorcycles, recently acquired by Polaris, has released images of three new models for 2012. All based on the Chief Chassis, they are distinguished by paint and metal finishes, as well as leather saddlebags on the Chief Vintage. All are powered by the air cooled pushrod Power Plus 105ci engine, which features a closed loop, sequential, port injection with heated oxygen sensors. A six speed transmission is mated to the engine via chain, and a belt drives the rear wheel. 
       The frame is a monoshock unit, and there are dual calipers up front, and a single in the rear, with floating rotors fore and aft. The 16-inch wheels are spoked. All bikes feature a solo saddle with fringe. Air-brushed pinstripes and signature Indian script complete the custom quality paint on each and every Indian Motorcycle.

Chief Classic
The Chief Classic comes with a full chrome engine package. The paint options offered are Thunder Black with Silver Script and Indian Red with Gold Script. 


Styling:

• Chromed teardrop halogen headlamp
• Long fenders
• Die-cast console - color matched
• Black and polished engine with chrome covers
• Chromed spoke wheels
• Traditional black wall tires 
• Two-into-one stainless steel exhaust system
• Indian script tank design

Chief Dark Horse
The Thunder Black Smoke (matte) paint flattens the Chief Dark Horse while the colored headdress tank design stands out from a distance. Smoke Black (matte) rims with blackwall tires give the Chief Dark Horse an old-school feel. Blacked-out engine and chassis make continue the "Dark Horse" theme. Solo black seat features fringe, double stitching and rich thick leather. Color is: Thunder Black Smoke w/colored headdress.


Styling:

• Die-cast console - color matched
• Black engine with chrome covers
• Laced matte-black spoked wheels
• Blacked-out two-into-one stainless steel exhaust system
• Large multi-colored headdress tank design
• Blacked-out fit and finish

Chief Vintage
Based on the 1948 Chief, the 2012 Indian Chief Vintage's two-tone paint schemes, chrome Indian tank badge, and fender light take you back to the era where the Indian Chief ruled the highway.
       Distressed tan leather with fringe covers the solo seat and saddlebags to give the Chief Vintage a distinctive nostalgic look.
       60-spoke chrome wheels with classic whitewall tires complete the vintage appearance.
Colors are: Thunder Black, Indian Red, Willow Green & Ivory Cream, Indian Red & Ivory Cream, Arizona Turquoise & Winter White.


Styling:

• Chromed teardrop halogen headlamp
• Auxilliary driving lamps
• Die-cast console - color matched
• Black and polished engine with chrome covers
• Chromed spoke wheels
• Two-into-one stainless steel exhaust system with three-way catalytic converter and chromed shields 
• Long skirt fenders and dual-tone paint available
• Metal tank badge
• Chrome fender tips
• Engine guards