Motorcycle specifications Indian1890 Chieftain Elite 2022 An elitist operation

The Chieftain Elite is the most valued member of its family. A more polished, rarer, more refined model. More precious in 2022 too... While this Indian bagger recently slipped into an ashy, sober spirit, the new edition is more elegant.

This time, the Chieftain is embellished with bronze trim elements, giving it a particularly distinctive look. These are found on the dashboard, the panniers, the fuel tank cap and sides, as well as on the engine, including the air filter, the side covers and the cylinders housing the rocker rods.

it makes an immediate statement. In addition to its true-to-America size, the Chieftain Elite marks its ownership with a special paint scheme. A strong impression of quality emanates from the whole, while allowing the enormous engine to shine through. The style and mechanics explode before the eyes, complementary and detached at the same time. To live up to its status as a heavyweight tourer, it's all about comfort, with cruise control, keyless ignition, tire pressure monitoring, a power-adjustable 'Flare' windscreen and remote luggage locking, among other features. Luggage capacity reaches 68 liters.

the Elite is also distinguished by a series of special parts such as the aluminum 'Select Rider' pilot trays, all-LED lighting including the Pathfinder headlight (alas, not adaptive, except as an option); and to take full advantage of the entertainment offered by the Ride Command with Apple CarPlay, the sound system is boosted to 400 watts.
Almost enough to forget the sound of the majestic Thunderstroke twin? Not really. 1890 cm3 of deep growl in its cylinders. Filled with metal and Americanism, it passes the 17 mkg mark - more exactly 171 Nm for those who prefer this value. The character is modern, with three injection maps (Tour - Standard - Sport). When the going gets tough, the engine can deactivate its rear cylinder at idle.

Back in the range since 2020, the Elite is as strong as ever, and as luxurious as ever. This Indian pushes the range under the sparkle of beautiful dresses, suits and liquorous receptions. In this Phase II, it has changed its suitcases, re-lifted its face in the image of other Indian baggers, adopted 'Precision Machined Elite' rims, boosted the 'Ride Command' with a beefier processor and grabbed the 116 ci generation of the 'Thunder Stroke' engine.

As if to provoke its historic competitor, the emblematic American manufacturer has caught the luxury fever. Is it just a case of teasing Milwaukee in the CVO arena?
Whatever the case, this posh version of the bagger ups the ante and the taste for opulence. This special Elite series takes it into the premium + clan.

Produced in a limited series of 150 units worldwide, this American model wants to be desired. Only 20 are planned for Europe. The Chieftain Elite is one of Indian's most exclusive models. In typical American modesty.

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