2024 Indian Super Chief & Super Chief Limited

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The Indian Super Chief is the latest addition to the Chief series, which received a full redesign back in 2022. (Indian Motorcycle/)

Overview

For model year 2022, Indian completely redesigned its Chief platform, slimming down the formerly curvy flagship series into three models with purposeful, minimal profiles that still embraced a quintessentially cruiser attitude. The next-gen Indian Chief, Indian Chief Bobber, and Indian Super Chief are all built on the same platform and pack a simple new steel-tube frame with a cast-aluminum rear subframe in a more exposed, open arrangement, and the Super Chief is the light touring-biased expression of that effort. That means it gets a removable touring shield, two-up saddle, floorboards, 9.7 gallons worth of capacity from the leather side bags, and wide handlebars to steer the ship. On the base-model Super Chief, motivation comes courtesy of an air-cooled 49-degree Thunder Stroke 111 V-twin, good for a claimed 108 lb.-ft. of torque and hung on a steel tube frame, with two wire-spoke 16-inch tires on either end and a big LED headlight leading the way. The more premium Super Chief Limited trim swaps in a beefier Thunder Stroke 116 mill, said to produce 120 lb.-ft. of peak torque; both feature three ride modes.

The Indian Super Chief adds saddlebags, floorboards, and a touring shield but keeps bodywork to a minimum for a classic cruiser profile. (Indian Motorcycle/)
On the base model you get the air-cooled Thunder Stroke 111 V-twin, while the Super Chief Limited rolls with a bigger, more powerful Thunder Stroke 116 engine. (Accessorized model shown.) (Indian Motorcycle/)

2024 Indian Super Chief & Super Chief Limited Pricing and Variants

You’ll plunk down $18,999 to claim the Super Chief, but the only color choice is Black Metallic and adding ABS bumps the price up by $950. An upgrade to the Super Chief Limited comes with a bigger and more powerful Thunder Stroke 116 mill, and includes ABS and a 4-inch touchscreen display with Ride Command (with GPS and Bluetooth) as standard equipment. The Limited trim will run you $21,999 and up, depending on your choice of Black Metallic, Ghost White Metallic, Spirit Blue Metallic, or Maroon Metallic Pearl.

The higher-priced Limited also adds more chrome finishes, ABS, and a 4-inch touchscreen with Ride Command as standard equipment. There are also more color choices. (Indian Motorcycle/)

Competition:

• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/harley-davidson/heritage-classic-114/">Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114</a>, $22,499<br/>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/harley-davidson/road-king-special/">Harley-Davidson Road King Special</a>, $24.999<br/>

News and Reviews

• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/indian-super-chief-limited-review/">2024 Indian Super Chief Limited Review</a>
• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/2021-harley-davidson-heritage-classic-114-vs-2022-indian-super-chief-limited/">2021 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114 vs. 2022 Indian Super Chief Limited</a>

2024 Indian Super Chief  / Limited Claimed Specs

MSRP:	$18,999–$21,999
Engine:	Air-cooled 49° V-twin
Displacement:	111ci (1,811cc) / 116ci (1,890cc)
Bore x Stroke:	101.0 x 113.0mm / 103.2 x 113.0mm
Compression ratio:	9.5:1 / 11.0:1
Transmission/Final Drive:	6-speed/belt
Fuel Delivery:	Closed-loop fuel injection w/ 54mm throttle bodies, ride-by-wire
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate
Frame:	Steel tube w/ cast aluminum subframe
Front Suspension:	46mm telescopic fork; 5.2 in. travel
Rear Suspension:	Dual shocks, preload adjustable; 3.0 in. travel
Front Brake:	4-piston radial calipers, 300mm semi-floating disc ; w/ ABS (Limited)
Rear Brake:	2-piston caliper, 300mm floating disc ; w/ ABS (Limited)
Wheels, Front/Rear:	Wire-spoked; 16 x 3.0 in. / 16 x 5 in.
Tires, Front/Rear:	Pirelli Night Dragon; 130/90B-16 / 180/65B-16
Rake/Trail:	29.0°/5.2 in.
Wheelbase:	64.0 in.
Ground Clearance:	4.9 in.
Seat Height:	26.2 in.
Fuel Capacity:	4.0 gal.
Claimed Wet Weight:	739 lb.
Contact:	indianmotorcycle.com

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[Catteeclan]

I fear ice cream sales might be on the up over the water. 

[Buckster]

Ride command, touch screen and a butt warmer.