Indian Springfield specifications
Indian · Bagger
Indian’s Springfield uses the air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 V-twin, a six-speed transmission and a 5.5-gallon tank. It has remote-locking hard saddlebags and a quick-release windshield. The published torque figure is 126 lb-ft at 2,900 rpm, and base MSRP is $23,999.
Indian Springfield
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Bagger |
| Engine | Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 |
| Displacement | 1890cc |
| Bore x stroke | 103.2x113 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel system | Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore |
| Transmission | 6-speed, gear drive wet clutch primary |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork, 46mm |
| Front suspension travel | 4.7 in |
| Rear suspension | Single Shock w/ Air adjust |
| Rear suspension travel | 4.5 in |
| Front brake | Dual / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper |
| Rear brake | Single / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper |
| Front tire | Metzeler Cruisetec 130/80B17 65H on Cast 17 in x 3.5 in |
| Rear tire | Metzeler Cruisetec 180/60R16 80H on Cast 16 in x 5 in |
| Seat height | 26 in |
| Wet weight (running order) | 827 lb |
| Wheelbase | 67.0 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 25° |
| Trail | 5.2 in |
| Fuel capacity | 5.5 gal |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in |
| Peak torque | 126 ft-lbs at 2,900 rpm |
| Dry weight | 795 lb |
| Lean angle | 31° |
| Lights | LED Headlamp/Driving, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signal |
| Gauge | 4" Analog Gauge with Speedometer, Indicator Lamps, and Multi-Function Display |
| Storage | Classic Remote-Locking Hard Saddlebags - 17 Gallons |
| Passenger accommodations | 2-Up Studded Seat, Passenger Floorboards |
| Exhaust | Split Dual Exhaust w/ Cross-over |
| Starting MSRP | $23,999 |
2026 Indian Springfield Dark Horse: equipment and specifications
The Springfield Dark Horse is Indian's blacked-out bagger, with a 1,890cc Thunderstroke V-twin, a cast aluminum frame and three ride modes. Total Motorcycle says its low seat and ergonomic controls make riders comfortable immediately, and Indian asks $24,999.
| Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | Metzeler Cruisetec 130/60B19 66H on Contrast Cut 19 in x 3.5 in |
| Rear tire | Metzeler Cruisetec 180/60R16 80H on Contrast Cut 16 in x 5 in |
| Seat height | 26.5 in |
| Wet weight (running order) | 776 lb |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in |
| Dry weight | 753 lb |
| Gauge | 4 in Analog Gauge with Speedometer, Indicator Lamps, and Multi-Function Display |
| Storage | Remote-locking Hard Bags - 18 Gallons |
| Passenger accommodations | 2-Up Gunfighter Style Seat and Passenger Pegs |
| Starting MSRP | $24,999 |
| Campaign | Filed | Model years | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V108000 | February 20, 2025 | 2025 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| 24V550000 | July 23, 2024 | 2024 | Suspension |
| 23V829000 | December 7, 2023 | 2023-2024 | Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 19V882000 | December 11, 2019 | 2019 | Electrical System |
The Springfield’s detachable windshield and hard saddlebags suit a different touring layout from Indian’s fixed-fairing models. Check the actual windshield, bags and mounting hardware on a used bike.
The Springfield and Springfield Dark Horse can carry different engines and equipment. Identify the full trim name and model year before comparing prices or choosing service parts.
Total MotorcycleZigwheelsTotal MotorcycleIndian · Bagger
The Indian Springfield is an air-cooled 1,890cc Thunderstroke 116 V-twin bagger producing 126 lb-ft at 2,900 rpm with a six-speed transmission and a 5.5 gal tank. It has remote-locking hard saddlebags and a quick-release windshield, and.
What Total Motorcycle says
Total Motorcycle says the low seat height, ergonomic controls and lightweight cast aluminum frame combine for responsive handling and agile cornering, and that riders will be instantly comfortable. The article says the award-winning Thunderstroke delivers exceptional torque, 126 ft-lbs, with three ride modes: Tour, Standard and Sport.
It lists standard equipment including a quick-release windshield, a two-up studded seat, remote-locking hard saddlebags, highway bars, tire pressure monitoring, a light bar, selectable ride modes, ABS, cruise control and keyless ignition.
Indian lists a 46 mm telescopic fork with 4.7 in of travel, a single air-adjustable shock with 4.5 in, dual 300 mm floating front rotors with four-piston calipers and a 300 mm rear rotor. The wheelbase is 67.0 in, the rake 25 degrees, the trail 5.2 in and the ground clearance 5.6 in, on 17-inch cast wheels. It weighs 827 lb in running order and has a 26 in seat.
Springfield against the baggers
At $23,999 the Springfield costs $4,000 more than Kawasaki's Vulcan 1700 Vaquero at $19,999 and weighs 827 lb against 844.5 lb. Against Indian's Roadmaster at $34,999 it is $11,000 cheaper and 92 lb lighter. Harley's Street Glide is $24,999 at 811 lb, $1,000 more than the Springfield. The Springfield sits in the middle of Indian's touring prices.
Wheelbase, size and how it rides
The Springfield's 67.0 in wheelbase is longer than the Roadmaster's 65.7 in and the Challenger's 65.7 in, and its 25 degree rake and 5.2 in of trail are set for stability. It rides on 17-inch cast wheels with a 130/80B17 front tire, has 5.6 in of ground clearance, the most of the Indian baggers listed, and weighs 827 lb in running order.
The 26 in seat is low and the 5.5 gal tank gives touring range. The air-adjustable rear shock has 4.5 in of travel, and the 46 mm fork has 4.7 in.
Choosing between the Springfield, the Challenger and the Roadmaster
Indian sells three big tourers on a shared frame. The Springfield at $23,999 has the air-cooled 116 engine and a windshield-and-bags layout. The Challenger at $27,999 uses the liquid-cooled PowerPlus with 122 hp and a frame-mounted fairing. The Roadmaster at $34,999 adds a large fairing and touring equipment.
The Springfield is $4,000 cheaper than the Challenger and $11,000 cheaper than the Roadmaster, and it has 126 lb-ft of torque at 2,900 rpm, which is a low-rev figure that suits touring. Its hard saddlebags, highway bars and cruise control come standard.
Against the other baggers
The Springfield is listed at $23,999, $4,000 below the Challenger at $27,999 and $11,000 below the Roadmaster at $34,999. It weighs 827 lb in running order, 15 lb less than the Challenger and 92 lb less than the Roadmaster, and its 26 in seat is 0.5 in lower than the Challenger's. Its Dark Horse sibling costs $1,000 more and weighs 51 lb less.
The 5.5 gal tank matches the Roadmaster's, so touring range is the same for less money.
What to look at before buying
Test the Springfield at highway speed to judge the fairing, the wind noise and the vibration. Ask what audio and luggage equipment the price includes, and whether the saddlebags lock. Check the tires and brake pads on a used bike, since 827 lb is hard on them. Sit on it to judge the 26 in seat and the reach to the bars.
Compare the Springfield with the Dark Horse and the Challenger before you buy, and ask what the warranty covers.
What owners say about the Dark Horse
Owner reviews on Zigwheels praise the low seat, the ergonomic controls and the mid-rise bars, and one owner says the bike felt built for long-haul cruising after a ride that mixed highway, city traffic and winding village roads. The hard saddlebags are described as nearly bottomless and sturdy, with remote locking, and roomy enough for overnight trips.
Not every rider finds the seating position as comfortable as expected, so sit on one before you buy. Total Motorcycle adds that the cast aluminum frame and low seat make riders feel at ease at once.
Springfield against the Vulcan 1700 Vaquero and Street Glide.
Kawasaki's Vulcan 1700 Vaquero is the cheaper bagger, and Harley's Street Glide the closest American rival.
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero; 1,700cc; 844.5 lb; 28.7 in; $19,999.
Harley-Davidson Street Glide; 117 cu in; 811 lb; 26.4 in; $24,999.
Older campaigns: 19V776000 (October 29, 2019, model years 2018-2019, electrical system); 18V228000 (April 10, 2018, model years 2018, electrical system); 17V682000 (October 27, 2017, model years 2018, exterior lighting).
2026 Indian Springfield questions
What ride modes does the Indian Springfield have?
Total Motorcycle lists three ride modes, Tour, Standard and Sport, on the Thunderstroke 116, which makes 126 lb-ft of torque.
What comes standard on the Springfield?
Total Motorcycle lists a quick-release windshield, remote-locking hard saddlebags, highway bars, tire pressure monitoring, a light bar, cruise control and keyless ignition.