Review Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse (2026)

163 Nm, 662 mm Seat Height, 91 dB(A)—the Most Uncompromising American Bobber Experience

Thunderstroke 116, air-cooled V-twin, 1,890 cc, 90 hp, 163 Nm at 2,900 rpm, six-speed, belt drive, rear-cylinder deactivation. 315 kg ready to ride, 662 mm seat height, 125 mm ground clearance. 16-inch wire-spoke wheels, Metzeler Cruisetec tires. 132 mm front suspension travel, 75 mm rear. 4-inch RIDE COMMAND touchscreen, navigation, Bluetooth, three riding modes, keyless ignition, cruise control, ABS. 9 dB(A), Tyrol-compliant. Solo seat standard.

As of: April 17, 2026 | Model: Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse (2026; continuing model; Bobber/Cruiser; Category A license) | Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle, Minnetonka, MN, USA; subsidiary of Polaris Industries | Price in Germany: €21,790 plus additional charges | Stationary noise: 91 dB(A), EU type approval; Tyrol-compliant, below the 95 dB(A) limit | Warranty: 5 years, unlimited mileage, Indian standard

What the Name Says: Bobber, Dark Horse, Chief

Indian Motorcycle is the oldest American motorcycle brand in series production, founded in 1901. The Chief has been the brand’s flagship since the 1920s. The Dark Horse suffix stands for the glossy black finish philosophy: metallic components that would normally be polished or chrome-plated are blacked-out instead. Fork, shock covers, headlight nacelle, wheels. The Bobber suffix describes the body style: bobbed fenders, minimalist solo seat, low seat height, mini-ape handlebar, and forward-mounted foot controls.

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