Motorcycle specifications Indian1811 SPRINGFIELD Dark Horse 2019 A night between roads

Little by little, the dark spirit took hold of Indian's range. Darkness was first abandoned on the Chief, then spread to the Chieftain. This time, it's the Springfield that blends into the Dark Horse correlation. And it's a good thing it did: no sooner had it been introduced than 2019 brought a host of improvements. Two colors, but we'll get to that later, engine upgrades and styling tweaks. First, we welcome the return of the Sioux head on the front mudguard. The highway bar and removable windscreen have been eliminated. Last but not least, bright black accents have been added to parts of the engine, exhausts and saddlebags.
The twin 1811 had very recently gained a nice ladleful of horsepower. Now it's triple cheese, not American-style. Riding assistance technology has caught up with the manufacturer, who is proud to offer an 'à la carte' Thunderstroke. The rider can now choose between 3 injection mappings to let himself be taken on the road. Tour' mode for cruising, 'Standard' for everyday use, and 'Sport' when you want to get a bit more worked up. More details at the bottom of the page.
And that's not all. Under certain conditions, the rear cylinder can be deactivated, to throw off less heat during stops. A light sleep - on acceleration, everything resumes smoothly. A motorcycle first.

an imposing bagger, this variant is subtly dipped in black. But with a certain conception of the dark, far from taciturn. The Dark Horse alternates between matte black paint and glossy elements. This nocturnal whirlwind takes with it handlebars, forks, mirrors, headlamp covers, dashboard console, footrests, mudguards, crash bars, indicators... almost everything. But the engine has a sense of rebellion and style. Its cylinder head covers and crankcases have also succumbed to black. But the cooling fins and the exhaust line claim a faith in light.
A dark color that would suit Darth Vader perfectly. And not just Darth Vader: another stormtrooper-esque black-and-white color has been added. The mood is the same, as the white bursts into the night.

the Springfield Dark Horse has also opted for a more airy front end. Here, no traditional skirt to protect the 16-inch wheel, but a flared mudguard (in reference to the Indians of the 20s and 30s) overhanging a large 19-inch wheel.

a more ethereal invitation to travel than the big Tourers in the range, with a more welcoming rhythm. It's not so much the engine, which remains the same 1800 as in 3/4 of the firm's models, as the spirit of this bagger/cruiser that will make the difference. Heavy, the Springfield weighs in at a hefty 386 kilos with a full tank, but is clearly slimmer than the manufacturer's larger models. Leading the way is the Roadmaster, the most statuesque Indian-headed production, weighing in at over 400 kilos and looking as wide as the road. The Thunderstroke 111's big torque will then intoxicate you, with the air's delicate or fierce caresses.

if the "Bagger's" instinct for existence makes us think of an almost stripped-down Tourer, focused on the essentials, the Springfield subtly reminds us that technology is abundantly present beneath the nocturnal dress. There's its cast aluminum frame, fuel injection, ABS, cruise control, tire pressure monitoring and keyless start and lock system. Thus adorned, this member of the Dark Horse family (a parallel with Dark Customs?!?) is purposefully heading for a long destiny.

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engine mapping :

- Tour" mode offers progressive acceleration for optimum driving smoothness.
- Standard" mode features responsive throttle control and balanced, progressive power delivery.
- Finally, "Sport" mode offers instant throttle response and aggressive power delivery for even more pronounced acceleration.