The American manufacturer presents its motorcycle range for 2025 by introducing a new pair of chief models, united by a 1,890 cc air-cooled V-Mat and the same launch price: 24,990 euros

Adriano Bestetti

January 28 – 15:20 – MILAN

Indian motorcyclethe oldest motorcycle manufacturer in the United States has just removed the veils in its 2025 range while throwing two absolute novelties, the Sport Chief RT and the Super Chief Dark Horse. The two models share different elements of their technical architecture and the same launch price as 24,990 eurosbut aim to satisfy two different types of customers. The first, new diamond tip of the Filanti line cruiser Sport Chief, It is a motorcycle full of accessories that aims to offer a luxurious and gritty driving experience; The second squeeze the eye to those who prefer a more relaxed guide and a more classic design, with black finishes that distance it immediately from the other setting Super Chief of the Indian range, the hyper-croma limited.

The same V-Mett 1,890 cc

Both the Sport Chief RT and and the Super Chief Dark Horse are driven by the tested Thunderstroke 116 engine of the American house, a 49th e twin -cylinder e 1,890 cc of displacement with air cooling capable of providing both a maximum torque of 156 Nm at 3,300 rpm (Indian has not formally confirmed its power in this configuration). To modulate the answer, the three “Sport”, “Standard” and “Tour” driving methods are confirmed, while among other elements in the Municipality they include the 6 -speed gearbox With clutch in oil bath, the final belt transmission and the 15.1 liter fuel tank.

The Indian Sport Chief RT

The new Sport Chief RT It is immediately distinguished by the pleasant windshield, but also for the stiff painted side bags painted in color or with a black finish, which add 37 liters of load capacity, and the special 2-up high Bolster saddle with 127 mm of padding, proposed instead as optional For the other models of the Chief family. His equipment they also appear elements premium like the circular display touch screen from 4 ”to high connectivity, able to also provide navigation Turn-by-Turnthe unpublished reserve 152 mm handlebar, which impose a more sporty ergonomy, and 19 ”light alloy wheels in front and 16″ behind, initially coupled with Metzeler Cruisetec tires.

generous equipment

The Sport Chief RT also has cruise controlABS, System KeylessLED lights and a USB charging port. His cycling provides a 43 mm inverted fork of the Kyba pair of adjustable shock absorbers of the Fox at the rear and the pliers Brembo 4 -piston dual to bite the 320 mm front brake discs. In the thick list of official accessories, a new Bluetooth Powerband audio speaker to be placed behind the windshield, i reserve 254 mm handlebar and the adaptive LED lighting Chief Pathfinder for a better night vision. The 695 mm of saddle height, i 312 kg of dry weight and the trio of “Black Smoke”, “Sunset Red Smoke” and “Heavy Metal”.

The Super Chief Dark Horse

The new Super Chief version Dark Horse Instead, it is characterized by a style intentionally devoted to the darker shades compared to the other available set -up, the super chromed limited, even if the dark “black metal” color is also supported by a less intransigent and more military “Moss Green” variant. Also in his equipment The instrumentation sprouts as standard touch screen 4 ”round, the 3 driving modes, cruise controlignition Keyless And the USB port, but the cycling changes significantly, with a 46 mm covered stems fork, 16 ”rays and a braking system with three 300 mm discs. Compared to the sport chief RT, they decrease the pace, from 1,640 to 1,626 mm, and the saddle height, to 665 mm, while the dry weight grows up to 324 kg.

Technical Sport Sport Chief RT 2025

These are the Technical specifications Main of the new Sport Chief RT 2025 released by Indian Motorcycle:

Indian Sport Chief RT – Technical sheet

MOTORThunderstroke 116 air cooled, 1,890 cc
Maximum torque156 Nm at 3,300 rpm
Suspension ant.Inverted telescopic fork / 130 mm running
Post suspension.Double shock absorber / 100 mm running
Brakes Ant.Double Brembo® / Semiflorating Rotore 320 mm / 4 -piston caliper
Post brakes.Single / Floating Rotore 298 mm / 2 -piston caliper
WHEELSSport Cast Black 19 “X 3.5” / Sport Cast Black 16 “x 5”
TiresMetzeler® Cruisetec® 130/60 B19 61h
Metzeler® Cruisetec® 180/65 B16 81h
Steps1,640 mm
Sella height695 mm
Tank capacity15.1 l
Weight (empty / full tank)312 kg / 322 kg
PRICEStarting from € 24,990
(Excluded transport and registration costs)

Indian Super Chief Dark Horse 2025 technical data sheet

And these only the technical specific technical specifications of the New Indian Super Chief Dark Horse 2025 disclosed by the American manufacturer:

Indian Super Chief Dark Horse – Technical sheet

MOTORThunderstroke 116 air cooled, 1,890 cc
Maximum torque156 Nm at 3,300 rpm
Suspension ant.Telescopic fork / 132 mm running
Post suspension.Double shock absorber with adjustable preload / 75 mm running
Brakes Ant.Single Floating Disc Single / 300 mm / 4 -piston caliper
Post brakes.Single / 300 mm floating / pliers with 2 pistons disk
WHEELSWire Wheel 16 “X 3.0” / Wire Wheel 16 “x 5”
TiresMetzeler® Cruisetec® 130/90 B16 73h
Metzeler® Cruisetec® 180/65 B16 81h
Steps1,626 mm
Sella height665 mm
Tank capacity15.1 l
Weight (empty / full tank)324 kg / 335 kg
PRICEStarting from € 24,990
(Excluded transport and registration costs)



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