Meet the 2026 Indian Motorcycle® Chief® Vintage 125th Anniversary Edition—an old-soul cruiser with a celebratory edge, finished in the unmistakable **125th Anniversary Red with Black Crystal**. It’s the kind of paint that doesn’t just catch sunlight; it *owns* it, turning every fuel stop into a small event and every parking lot into your own personal stage.
At the heart of this Chief Vintage is the **Thunder Stroke 116**—a big, air-cooled **V Twin** that keeps things beautifully simple and brutally satisfying. With **116 cubic inches (1890 cc)** on tap and a punchy **120 ft-lbs of torque at 2,900 rpm**, it’s built for that effortless surge you feel in your chest more than you measure on a chart. The **OHV pushrod** layout and **4-stroke** cadence deliver a classic feel, while **fuel injection** (with a **54 mm** injector size) keeps throttle response crisp and consistent—whether you’re rolling easy through town or stretching a two-lane into the horizon.
This is a true **manual** experience with a **6-speed** transmission, paired to a clean, low-maintenance **belt** final drive. The gearing is set up to make the bike feel eager off the line and relaxed once it’s settled into a cruise—exactly what a proper cruiser should do. And with an **electric starter**, your day begins with a button press and a rumble, not a ritual.
Physically, the bike has that long, confident stance: **96.1 inches** tip to tail with a **64-inch wheelbase**, a **29-degree rake**, and **5.2 inches of trail**. It reads as stable, planted, and ready to track straight when the road opens up. The seat height sits low at **27 inches**, giving the bike a welcoming feel at stoplights and a relaxed posture once you’re rolling. It’s a single-rider setup with a **one-piece vinyl seat**, focused and intentional—built for riders who like their road time uninterrupted.
Under you, suspension keeps things honest and road-ready. Up front is a **46 mm telescopic fork** with **5.2 inches of travel**, backed by a **twin sided swing arm** setup and **two rear shocks** with **pre-load adjustability** and **air adjustability**, offering a useful range for dialing in comfort. With **4.9 inches of ground clearance**, it’s made for cruising first—but it won’t flinch when the pavement gets imperfect.
The rolling stock is equally deliberate: **aluminum wheels** with **tubed** tires, wrapped in **Metzeler CRUISETEC™** rubber—**130/90 B16 (73H)** up front and **150/80 B16** in the rear. Braking is handled by **hydraulic discs** front and rear, both **11.7 inches (298 mm)** in diameter, with a **4-piston front caliper** and **2-piston rear**—smooth control to match the bike’s muscle.
Modern touches are here, too, without spoiling the vibe. **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS** puts navigation within easy reach, and the cockpit keeps you informed with **gauge-based fuel level and temperature warnings**. **LED lighting** sharpens visibility, while **Bluetooth® audio**, **mobile app instrumentation**, and **handlebar steering controls** bring convenience to the ride without asking you to change how you ride.
From the steel fenders to the practical details like **fork guards**, a **belt guard**, and **exhaust guard**, this Chief Vintage is built to look timeless and ride often. And in **125th Anniversary Red with Black Crystal**, it doesn’t just celebrate history—it makes you want to go make some of your own.
