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2015Indian Chieftain

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The 2015 Indian Chieftain is a heavyweight cruiser designed for riders seeking classic styling with modern performance. Known for its commanding presence, authentic Indian heritage appeal, and comfortable leather seat, it excels at long-distance cruising with its 20.8-liter fuel capacity and stable 1,646mm wheelbase. Dual 300mm disc brakes with ABS provide confident stopping power.

Capacity
1811.0 ccm
Engine
V -Twin twin, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
370.0 kg
Seat height
692 mm
Power
92.0 HP

What’s new for the 2015 Indian Chieftain

vs the 2014
Spec20142015
Torque 161.36 Nm (16.5 kgf-m or 119.0 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM 138.9 Nm (14.2 kgf-m or 102.4 ft.lbs) @ 2800 RPM
Weight 370 kg (815.7 pounds) 370.0 kg (815.7 pounds)
Seat height 660 mm (26.0 inches) 692 mm (27.2 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.80 litres (5.49 US gallons)
Front suspension Dia. 41 mm/Travel 4.25 Telescopic forks
Rear suspension Single shock/Travel 2.90 Single shock
Wheelbase 1,646 mm (64.8 inches) 1646 mm (64.8 inches)
Compression 9.0:1 9.5:1
Other years 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 51Agility 26Comfort 88Off-road 5Touring 92Road manners 78
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering40%
City riding35%
Daily riding55%
Touring95%
Two-up90%
Track10%
Best for
It's built for long-distance highway touring in style, with strong torque, weather protection, and integrated luggage for two-up travel.
Built for
It has the character of a big, torque-rich American cruiser: relaxed, commanding, and effortless at speed rather than eager to be flicked around corners.
Not ideal for
It's not for riders seeking a light, nimble machine for tight cornering, off-road use, or quick urban commuting.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 692mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2015 Indian Chieftain, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
1811.0 ccm
Power
92.0 HP
Torque
138.9 Nm (14.2 kgf-m) @ 2800 RPM
Engine type
V -Twin twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.2486 HP/kg
Bore x stroke
113.0 x 108.0 mm
Compression
9.5:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Belt
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1646 mm
Overall length
2553 mm
Seat height
692 mm
Dry weight
370.0 kg
Wet weight
385.0 kg
Fuel capacity
20.80 litres
Carrying capacity
Hard saddle bags.
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Aluminium
Front suspension
Telescopic forks
Rear suspension
Single shock
Front wheel travel
119 mm
Rear wheel travel
114 mm
Rake (fork angle)
25.0°
Trail
150 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Double disc. ABS. Floating discs.
Front brakes diameter
300 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. ABS. Floating disc.
Rear brakes diameter
300 mm
Front tyre
130/90-16
Rear tyre
150/80-16
Other
Color options
Black, Red, Blue/Grey, Red/grey, Red/Black
Warranty
24
Comments
Windscreen. 100 Watt Stereo with AM/FM Bluetooth and Smartphone Compatible Input

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 201420152017201920222024
Capacity 1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches) 1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches) 1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches) 1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches) 1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches) 1890.0 ccm (115.33 cubic inches)
Dry weight 370 kg (815.7 pounds) 370.0 kg (815.7 pounds) 376.0 kg (828.9 pounds) 376 kg (828.9 pounds) 359.0 kg (791.5 pounds) 359.0 kg (791.5 pounds)
Seat height 660 mm (26.0 inches) 692 mm (27.2 inches) 660 mm (26.0 inches) 650 mm (25.6 inches) 650 mm (25.6 inches) 650 mm (25.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.80 litres (5.50 gallons) 20.80 litres (5.50 gallons) 20.80 litres (5.50 US gallons) 20.80 litres (5.50 US gallons) 20.80 litres (5.50 US gallons)
Color options Thunder Black, Indian Motorcycle® Red, Springfield Blue Black, Red, Blue/Grey, Red/grey, Red/Black Black, Red, Silver, Silver/Black, Red/Black Steel Gray Black Metallic Black Smoke, Quartz Gray, Ruby Smoke, Sagebrush Smoke, Spirit Blue Smoke, Stealth Gray with Graphics, Copper Smok

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 6 open recalls
SUSPENSION:REARJul 2024 · 24V550000

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2024 Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. Please refer to the recall report for a complete list of model names. The rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.

Risk: A rear suspension pushrod that buckles may pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to bottom out under load. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear suspension pushrod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-07.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORDec 2023 · 23V829000

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and 2024 Roadmaster Elite motorcycles. The crankshaft position sensor may have been routed improperly, which can result in an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute, or replace the crankshaft position sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-07.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREAug 2022 · 22V635000

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.

Risk: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOct 2019 · 19V776000

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.

Risk: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEMJun 2016 · 16V446000

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage, Springfield, and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.

Risk: Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.

Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-02.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERNov 2015 · 15V721000

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and 2016 Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured January 2, 2015, to October 23, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.

Risk: A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-04.

Source: NHTSA. View all Indian recalls →

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Indian Chieftain?

The 2015 Indian Chieftain has a Capacity of 1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Indian Chieftain have?

The 2015 Indian Chieftain has a Power of 92.0 HP.

How many gears does the Indian Chieftain have?

The 2015 Indian Chieftain has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the Indian Chieftain?

The 2015 Indian Chieftain has a Torque of 138.9 Nm (14.2 kgf-m or 102.4 ft.lbs) @ 2800 RPM.

How much does the Indian Chieftain weigh?

The 2015 Indian Chieftain has a Dry weight of 370.0 kg (815.7 pounds).

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