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The 2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is a cruiser built for riders seeking classic styling with modern conveniences. Known for its blacked-out aesthetic, low seat height, and tech-forward features like Bluetooth audio and tire pressure monitoring, it appeals to cruiser enthusiasts who value both retro appeal and contemporary comfort on long rides.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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| Specification | 2017 | 2019 | 2022 | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1890.0 ccm (115.33 cubic inches) | 1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches) | 1890.0 ccm (115.33 cubic inches) | 1890.0 ccm (115.33 cubic inches) | — |
| Dry weight | 362.0 kg (798.2 pounds) | 361.0 kg (795.9 pounds) | 359.0 kg (791.5 pounds) | 359.0 kg (791.5 pounds) | — |
| Seat height | 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 US gallons) | 20.80 litres (5.50 US gallons) | 20.80 litres (5.50 US gallons) | 5.5 Gallons (20.8 L) |
| Color options | Thunder Black Smoke | Thunder Black Smoke, White Smoke, Bronze Smoke | Black Smoke, Quartz Gray, Ruby Smoke Icon, Dirt Track Smoke, Stealth Gray Azure w/gfx, Blue Slate 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 Motorcycles Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Cheiftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, and Springfield Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be equipped with a European-market, not US-market, halogen headlight assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and replace any incorrect headlight assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-17-03.
Source: NHTSA. View all Indian recalls →
The 2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has a Capacity of 1890.0 ccm (115.33 cubic inches).
The 2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has a Power of 92.0 HP (67.7 kW).
The 2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
The 2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has a Torque of 161.6 Nm (16.5 kgf-m or 119.2 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM.
The 2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has a Dry weight of 362.0 kg (798.1 pounds).
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