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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.
| Spec | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
| Specification | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2019 | 2022 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 →
The 2015 Indian Chieftain has a Capacity of 1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches).
The 2015 Indian Chieftain has a Power of 92.0 HP.
The 2015 Indian Chieftain has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
The 2015 Indian Chieftain has a Torque of 138.9 Nm (14.2 kgf-m or 102.4 ft.lbs) @ 2800 RPM.
The 2015 Indian Chieftain has a Dry weight of 370.0 kg (815.7 pounds).
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