Indian Chief Dark Horse
Der Indian Chief Dark Horse wurde 2016 als Teil der wiederbelebten Chief-Reihe von Indian Motorcycle vorgestellt und bietet eine verdunkelte, reduzierte Ästhetik, die von der Custom-Bobber-Kultur inspiriert ist. Es ist mit dem Thunder Stroke 111-Motor ausgestattet und wurde entwickelt, um Fahrer anzusprechen, die im Vergleich zum Standard-Chief ein dunkleres, aggressiveres Design suchen. Das Modell ist nach wie vor ein Kernstück der Cruiser-Reihe von Indian und wird für seinen klassischen amerikanischen V-Twin-Charakter in Kombination mit moderner Technik gelobt.
79 hp
Leistung
139 Nm
Drehmoment
330 kg
Gewicht
185 km/h (estimated; note: factory-limited, real-world figures vary)
Höchstgeschwindigkeit
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Treibstoff
Nackt
Körper
Was Käufer wissen sollten
Thunderstroke Engine Reliability
The 116ci Thunderstroke engine is widely regarded as robust and long-lasting, with many owners reporting 50,000+ miles with minimal issues when properly maintained. Regular oil changes with the correct viscosity are critical to its longevity.
Watch for Heat Issues
The Dark Horse runs notably hot in slow traffic or at stoplights, which some riders find uncomfortable on the inner thighs. Early 2019-2020 models also had reported cam tensioner wear — verify service history before buying used.
Strong Resale Value
Indian motorcycles, especially the blacked-out Dark Horse trim, hold resale value better than many competitors due to strong brand demand and limited production aesthetics. A well-kept used Dark Horse typically retains 75-85% of its value within the first two years.
Generationen und Spezifikationen nach Jahr
Als verdunkelte Chief-Variante mit Thunder Stroke 111-Motor eingeführt, minimalistisch verchromt, matte Oberflächen erhältlich.
Aktualisierte Farboptionen und kleinere kosmetische Verbesserungen; mechanisch aus Generation 1 übernommen.
Thunder Stroke 116-Motor-Upgrade, erhöhtes Drehmoment, überarbeitete Rahmengeometrie, neue Technologiefunktionen hinzugefügt.
Vollständig überarbeitete Plattform, neuer flüssigkeitsgekühlter PowerPlus 111-Motor, aktualisiertes Fahrwerk, moderne Fahrertechnologie.
Bewertung von gebrauchten Käufern
"The most resolved American V-twin you can buy used right now."
$9,000-$16,000 usedThe Chief Dark Horse is a proper bruiser — that 116ci Thunder Stroke motor pulls hard from basically nothing and sounds genuinely menacing with even a mild exhaust swap. Ride one and you understand immediately why people choose Indian over Milwaukee iron. The chassis is tighter, the brakes are more confidence-inspiring, and the whole package feels more resolved than comparable Harleys from the same era. Used examples from 2016-2022 are plentiful and often well-specced by previous owners who spent big on accessories. That said, go in with eyes open. Check the rear cylinder heat management carefully — these motors run hot in traffic and some early owners cooked seals. Electronics on pre-2019 models are rudimentary, so don't expect much rider aids. Parts availability is improving but still trails Harley's ecosystem significantly. Budget for a comfort seat within the first year because the stock unit punishes anything over two hours. Pull the service history hard and inspect front fork seals — they're a known weak point on higher-mileage bikes.
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