Indian Chief Dark Horse
De Indian Chief Dark Horse werd in 2016 geïntroduceerd als onderdeel van de nieuw leven ingeblazen Chief line-up van Indian Motorcycle en biedt een verduisterde, uitgeklede esthetiek geïnspireerd op de aangepaste bobbercultuur. Hij is voorzien van de Thunder Stroke 111-motor en is ontworpen om rijders aan te spreken die op zoek zijn naar een donkerdere, agressievere styling in vergelijking met de standaard Chief. Het model is een belangrijk onderdeel gebleven van de cruiserreeks van Indian, geprezen om zijn klassieke Amerikaanse V-twin-karakter in combinatie met moderne techniek.
79 hp
Kracht
139 Nm
Koppel
330 kg
Gewicht
185 km/h (estimated; note: factory-limited, real-world figures vary)
Topsnelheid
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Brandstof
Naakt
Lichaam
Wat kopers moeten weten
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.
Generaties en specificaties per jaar
Geïntroduceerd als verduisterde Chief-variant met Thunder Stroke 111-motor, minimaal verchroomd, matte afwerkingen beschikbaar.
Bijgewerkte kleuropties en kleine cosmetische verfijningen; mechanisch overgenomen van Gen 1.
Thunder Stroke 116-motorupgrade, verhoogd koppel, herziene framegeometrie, nieuwe technologische functies toegevoegd.
Volledig opnieuw ontworpen platform, nieuwe PowerPlus 111 vloeistofgekoelde motor, bijgewerkt chassis, moderne rijdertechnologie.
Beoordeling van gebruikte kopers
"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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