2024 Indian Super Chief specifications
Indian · Cruiser
Indian lists a 46 mm telescopic fork with 5.2 in of travel, dual rear shocks with adjustable preload and 3.0 in of travel, a single 300 mm semi-floating front rotor with a four-piston caliper and a 300 mm rear rotor with a two-piston caliper.
Stability comes from a 64.0 in wheelbase and 5.2 in of trail, and the 29 degree head angle sets the turn-in, with 4.9 in underneath. It weighs 739 lb in running order with a 26.2 in seat.
Indian Super Chief
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2024 |
| Engine | Air-cooled Thunderstroke 111 |
| Displacement | 1811cc |
| Bore x stroke | 101x113 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 5.2 in |
| Rear suspension | Dual Shocks w/ Adjustable Preload |
| Rear suspension travel | 3.0 in |
| Front brake | Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper |
| Rear brake | Single / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper |
| Front tire | Pirelli Night Dragon 130/90B16 67H on Wire Spoke 16 in x 3 in |
| Rear tire | Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H on Wire Spoke 16 in x 5 in |
| Seat height | 26.2 in |
| Wet weight (running order) | 739 lb |
| Wheelbase | 64.0 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 29° |
| Trail | 5.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in |
| Starting MSRP | $18,999 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Peak torque | 108 ft-lbs at 3,200 rpm |
| Dry weight | 714 lb |
| Lean angle | 28.5° |
| Standard equipment | Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation |
| Lights | LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals |
| Gauge | 4" Analog Gauge with Speedometer, Indicator Lamps, and Multi-Function Display. |
| Exhaust | Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover |
Super Chief against its rivals
At $18,999 the archived Super Chief costs $3,600 less than the listed Harley Fat Boy at $22,599, $4,000 less than the Breakout at $22,999 and $4,000 more than the Street Bob at $14,999. It weighs 739 lb against 694 lb and 681 lb; these running-order figures make it heavier than both Harleys.
The Super Chief in the Chief line
Indian offers the Chief as the Chief Bobber, the Sport Chief, the Super Chief and touring versions, and the Super Chief is the traditional cruiser of the group. It has the 1,811cc Thunderstroke 111 rather than the 1,890cc 116, and the 46 mm telescopic fork with 5.2 in of travel is the longest front travel of the three.
At 739 lb it is heavier than the Sport Chief (685 lb) and the Chief Bobber (694 lb), and its 26.2 in seat is lower than the Sport Chief's 27.0 in.
This specification concerns the listed 2024 configuration; confirm equipment for a different model year.
Ownership checks
The 3.0 in of rear travel is short, so the seat does much of the work over bumps.
Against the other big cruisers
The $18,999 Super Chief is $1,000 less than the listed Sport Chief at $19,999. Its 739 lb running-order weight is 54 lb greater than the Sport Chief’s 685 lb, and its 26.2-inch seat is 0.8 inch lower than the Sport Chief’s 27.0 inches.
Riders comparing these should weigh the price gap against the extra weight.
Super Chief against the Fat Boy and R 18
Harley's Fat Boy and BMW's R 18 are the closest large cruisers.
Indian Super Chief — specification referenceIndian’s 2024 Super Chief listing specifies the Thunderstroke 111 and a 4-inch analog gauge. Advice about Ride Command touchscreen faults on other Indians does not describe this analog-gauge configuration.
The price and engine here concern Indian’s archived 2024 Super Chief 111, listed at $18,999. Harley’s 2026 Fat Boy lists $22,599 and 694 lb in running order. These are different model years, not two current-year quotes.
Indian · Cruiser
The Indian Super Chief is Indian's air-cooled 1,811cc Thunderstroke 111 cruiser, producing 108 lb-ft at 3,200 rpm with a six-speed transmission, listed here at its 2024 model year. The archived base-price figure used here is $18,999.
What Motoryk reports
Motoryk says the Super Chief is notable for blending retro looks with modern performance, a comfortable long-distance cruiser, and reports that some owners have Ride Command infotainment freezing or glitching, particularly on pre-2021 models. It also links to a gear list covering engine oil, tires, chain, battery and brake pads.
The site's page mixes brand history with the current bike, so treat its engine name with care; Indian lists the 2024 Super Chief as a Thunderstroke 111.
Indian lists a 46 mm telescopic fork with 5.2 in of travel, dual rear shocks with adjustable preload and 3.0 in of travel, a single 300 mm semi-floating front rotor with a four-piston caliper and a 300 mm rear rotor with a two-piston caliper. Stability comes from a 64.0 in wheelbase and 5.2 in of trail, and the 29 degree head angle sets the turn-in, with 4.9 in underneath.
It weighs 739 lb in running order with a 26.2 in seat.
Super Chief against its rivals
Using the archived $18,999 Super Chief base figure, the Harley Fat Boy at $22,599 is $3,600 higher; the Breakout at $22,999 is $4,000 higher; and the Street Bob at $14,999 is $4,000 lower. It weighs 739 lb against 694 lb and 681 lb, and BMW's R 18 weighs 760.5 lb. It is heavier than both Harleys on this list.
The Super Chief in the Chief line
Indian offers the Chief as the Chief Bobber, the Sport Chief, the Super Chief and touring versions, and the Super Chief is the traditional cruiser of the group. It has the 1,811cc Thunderstroke 111 rather than the 1,890cc 116, and the 46 mm telescopic fork with 5.2 in of travel is the longest front travel of the three.
At 739 lb it is heavier than the Sport Chief (685 lb) and the Chief Bobber (694 lb), and its 26.2 in seat is lower than the Sport Chief's 27.0 in. The 2024 listing on this page means a new 2026 model may differ, so check the current year.
Ownership checks
Motoryk's note that the Ride Command system freezes or glitches on some owners' bikes, particularly before 2021, is the practical item to check on a used Indian. Update the software, test the touchscreen and audio at a dealer, and ask about the warranty on the electronics. The rest of the bike is mechanically simple: an air-cooled engine, a six-speed gear-drive gearbox, a 46 mm fork and dual shocks with adjustable preload.
The 3.0 in of rear travel is short, so the seat does much of the work over bumps.
Against the other big cruisers
With the $18,999 Super Chief reference price, the $22,599 Fat Boy requires $3,600 more, while the $19,999 Sport Chief requires another $1,000. At 739 lb it is 45 lb heavier than the Fat Boy's 694 lb and the Chief Bobber's 694 lb, and 54 lb heavier than the Sport Chief's 685 lb. Its 26.2 in seat sits between the Fat Boy's 25.9 in and the Sport Chief's 27.0 in.
Riders comparing these should weigh the price gap against the extra weight.
Super Chief against the Fat Boy and R 18.
Harley's Fat Boy and BMW's R 18 are the closest large cruisers.
- 2024 Indian Super Chief recalls
- The 2 NHTSA campaigns also cover the CHIEF BOBBER , whose page lists them.
2024 Indian Super Chief questions
How much torque does the Indian Super Chief make?
Indian lists 108 lb-ft at 3,200 rpm from the air-cooled 1,811cc Thunderstroke 111, with a six-speed transmission.
Are there infotainment problems on the Indian Super Chief?
Motoryk says some owners report the Ride Command system freezing or glitching, particularly on pre-2021 models. Check the software version on a used bike.