Back to Bike FinderYears: 2026 · 2025
2026Cruiser
Indian Chief® Base
$14,999
Key specifications
Engine
1811 cc
Weight
294 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
15.0 L
Transmission
Manual, 6 speed, Belt
Seat height
662 mm
Front brakes
Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakes
Hydraulic Disc
Technical details
Source specification data
- Seats
- One
- -
- Grab Rail
- or
- Seat Height (in/mm)
- 26 / 662
- Seat_type
- One-Piece
- Heated_seat
- Optional
- Seat_backrest
- Optional
- Seat_location
- Driver
- Seat_material
- Vinyl
- Number_of_seats
- 1
- Seat_specifications
- Standard
- Detachable_passenger_seat
- Optional
- Brakes
- Anti
- -
- Linked Brake System Front
- to
- Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
- 11.8 / 300
- Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
- 11.8 / 300
- Antilock_brakes
- Standard
- Rear_brake_type
- Hydraulic Disc
- Front_brake_type
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear_brake_diameter_inmm
- 11.8 / 300
- Front_brake_diameter_inmm
- 11.8 / 300
- Linked_brake_system_front_to_rear
- Standard
- Engine
- Thunder Stroke
- ™ 111
- Engine Stroke4
- -
- V
- -
- Compression Ratio9
- .5:1
- Torque (Nm)
- 146
- Bore (mm/in)
- 101 / 3.98
- Stroke (in/mm)
- 4.45 / 113
- Displacement (cc/ci)
- 1811 / 111
- Fuel Injector Size (mm)
- 54
- Torque
- (Nm)
- Valves
- 4
- Cooling
- Air
- Starter
- Electric
- Bore_mmin
- 101 / 3.98
- Cylinders
- 2
- Fuel_type
- Gas
- Torque_nm
- 146
- Torque_rpm
- 3200
- Carburetion
- Standard
- Engine_type
- V Twin
- Stroke_inmm
- 4.45 / 113
- Displacement
- 1811 / 111
- Engine_stroke
- 4-Stroke
- Fuel_injector
- Yes
- Carburetion_type
- Fuel Injected
- Compression_ratio
- 9.5:1
- Displacement_ccci
- 1811 / 111
- Engine_brand_name
- Thunder Stroke™ 111
- Displacement_cc_ci
- 1811 / 111
- Compression_ratio95
- 1
- Valve_configuration
- OHV - Pushrod
- Valves_per_cylinder
- 2
- Fuel_injector_size_mm
- 54
- Engine_displacement_to_weight_cc
- 2.8
- Lights
- TypeLEDHeadlight Mounting BarStandardPassing LampsStandardOther LightsOptionalHeadlight (s)Standard
- Headlight_s
- Standard
- Other_lights
- Optional
- Headlight_mounting_bar
- Standard
- Type
- LED
- Clock
- Standard
- Glass
- Rearview MirrorsStandardWindshieldOptional
- Paint
- Standard
- Mounts
- Saddle Bag MountsOptionalWindshield MountsOptional
- Chromed
- No
- Dealers
- Indian Dealers
- Folding
- No
- Pricing
- P
- $14,999
- Warranty (Months/Condition)
- 24 /
- Reverse
- No
- Exterior
- ConstructionStandardFrameAluminumBody MaterialPlasticFloor BoardsOptionalFoot PegsStandardFoot Peg LocationDriverAdjustableNoHand GripsStandardHandlebarsStandardExterior GuardsStandardBelt GuardYesBrush GuardNoChain GuardNoChassis ProtectorsNoDrive Shaft GuardNoExhaust GuardYesFork GuardsYesHand GuardsNoHeel GuardsNoLight GuardNoSaddle Bag GuardNoTank GuardNoExterior CoversStandardFuel Tank CoverNoRadiator CoverNoFront FenderStandardFront Fender TrimStandardRear FenderStandardTank DividerOptionalStandStandardStand TypeKickOther ExteriorOptional
- Gvwr_lbs
- 1160
- Metallic
- Yes
- Speakers
- Optional
- Steering
- Steering ControlHandlebar
- Decal_kit
- Standard
- Foot_pegs
- Standard
- Satellite
- No
- Adjustable
- No
- Capacities
- Standard
- Carburetor
- No
- Detachable
- No
- Hand_grips
- Standard
- Handlebars
- Standard
- Tachometer
- Standard
- Windshield
- Optional
- Convenience
- Heated Hand GripsOptionalKeyless IgnitionStandardPower OutletStandardCruise ControlStandard
- Performance
- Standard
- Rear_fender
- Standard
- Construction
- Standard
- Floor_boards
- Optional
- Front_fender
- Standard
- Paint_finish
- PaintStandardMetallicYesDecal KitStandard
- Power_outlet
- Standard
- Tank_divider
- Optional
- Passing_lamps
- Standard
- Trip_computer
- Standard
- Trip_odometer
- Standard
- Tube_tubeless
- Tubed
- Air_adjustable
- Yes
- Cruise_control
- Standard
- Identification
- Polaris Industries
- ,
- Inc
- .
- Chief
- ®
- Other_exterior
- Optional
- Parent_company
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Radiator_cover
- No
- Exterior_covers
- Standard
- Fuel_tank_cover
- No
- Steering_damper
- No
- Heel_toe_shifter
- Optional
- Keyless_ignition
- Standard
- Rearview_mirrors
- Standard
- Service_reminder
- Standard
- Steering_control
- Handlebar
- Foot_peg_location
- Driver
- Heated_hand_grips
- Optional
- Windshield_mounts
- Optional
- Chassis_protectors
- No
- Destination_charge
- 725
- Grab_rail_or_strap
- Optional
- Audio_communication
- SatelliteNoSpeakersOptional
- Technical_specifications
- Length (in/mm)
- 90 / 2286
- Width (in/mm)
- 36.3 / 922
- Height (in/mm)
- 49.3 / 1253
- Wheelbase (in/mm)
- 64 / 1626
- Ground Clearance (in/mm)
- 4.9 / 125
- Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
- 647 / 294
- Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
- 670 / 304
- R (lbs)
- 1160
- Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
- 4 / 15.1
- Engine Displacement
- to
- Weight (cc)
- 2.8
- Msrp
- 14,999
- Price
- Standard
- Basic_warranty_miles
- Unlimited
- Warranty_monthscondition
- 24 / Limited
- Storage
- Side Storage MountOptionalFork BagOptionalTail BagOptionalLeather StorageOptionalLockable StorageOptionalRear RackOptionalRear Rack StorageOptionalBag LinersOptionalStorage CoverOptionalCamouflage TrimNoHelmet StorageOptionalSaddle Bag (s)Optional
- Tail_bag
- Optional
- Rear_rack
- Optional
- Bag_liners
- Optional
- Saddle_bag_s
- Optional
- Storage_cover
- Optional
- Helmet_storage
- Optional
- Leather_storage
- Optional
- Lockable_storage
- Optional
- Rear_rack_storage
- Optional
- Saddle_bag_mounts
- Optional
- Side_storage_mount
- Optional
- Frame
- Aluminum
- Stand
- Standard
- Belt_guard
- Yes
- Stand_type
- Kick
- Tank_guard
- No
- Brush_guard
- No
- Chain_guard
- No
- Hand_guards
- No
- Heel_guards
- No
- Light_guard
- No
- Body_material
- Plastic
- Exhaust_guard
- Yes
- Exterior_guards
- Standard
- Saddle_bag_guard
- No
- Fork_bag
- Optional
- Suspension
- Rear Adjustable Shock
- /
- Spring Pre
- -
- Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
- 3.7 / 46
- Front Travel (in/mm)
- 5.2 / 132
- Rear Travel (in/mm)
- 3 / 75
- Fork_guards
- Yes
- Rear_travel_inmm
- 3 / 75
- Front_travel_inmm
- 5.2 / 132
- Rear_suspension_type
- Twin Sided Swing Arm
- Front_suspension_type
- Telescopic Fork
- Rear_suspension_material
- Steel
- Front_suspension_size_inmm
- 3.7 / 46
- Number_rear_shock_absorbers
- 2
- Front_central_suspension_strut
- No
- Rear_adjustable_shock_spring_preload
- Yes
- Overdrive
- No
- Speedometer
- Standard
- Transmission
- TransmissionStandardTransmission TypeManualNumber Of Speeds6OverdriveNoReverseNoFinal Drive Ratio2.2Heel Toe ShifterOptionalPrimary Drive (Rear Wheel)Belt
- Speed_governor
- No
- Number_of_speeds
- 6
- Drive_shaft_guard
- No
- Final_drive_ratio
- 2.2
- Transmission_type
- Manual
- Rear_tire_speed_rating
- H
- Front_tire_speed_rating
- H
- Primary_drive_rear_wheel
- Belt
- Tires
- Standard
- Wheels
- Standard
- Tire_brand
- Metzeler
- Wheels_tires
- Tube
- /
- Front Wheel Width (in)
- 3.5
- Rear Wheel Width (in)
- 5
- C
- ™ 130/60
- C
- ™ 180/65
- Camouflage_trim
- No
- Front_fender_trim
- Standard
- Wheels_composition
- Aluminum
- Rear_tire_full_spec
- Metzeler CRUISETEC™ 180/65 B16 (81H)
- Rear_wheel_diameter
- 16
- Front_tire_full_spec
- Metzeler CRUISETEC™ 130/60 B19 (61H)
- Front_wheel_diameter
- 19
- Generic_type_primary
- Cruiser
- Rear_tire_aspect_ratio
- 65
- Front_tire_aspect_ratio
- 60
- Make
- Indian
- Year
- 2026
- Introduction_year
- 2009
- Manufacturer_country
- USA
- Manufacturer_recommend_minimum_age
- 16
- Display_name
- Chief® Base
- Instrumentation
- Digital InstrumentationStandardClockStandardSpeedometerStandardTachometerStandardTrip OdometerStandardTrip ComputerStandardFuel Level WarningStandardFuel Level Warning TypeGaugeTemperature WarningStandardTemperature Warning TypeGaugeService ReminderStandard
- Fuel_level_warning
- Standard
- Temperature_warning
- Standard
- Digital_instrumentation
- Standard
- Fuel_level_warning_type
- Gauge
- Temperature_warning_type
- Gauge
- Weight
- Standard
- Wheelbase
- (in/mm)
- Dimensions
- Standard
- Wet_weight
- (lbs/kg)
- Width_inmm
- 36.3 / 922
- Height_inmm
- 49.3 / 1253
- Length_inmm
- 90 / 2286
- Seat_height
- (in/mm)
- Fuel_capacity
- (gal/l)
- Wheelbase_inmm
- 64 / 1626
- Rear_tire_width
- 180
- Dry_weight_lbskg
- 647 / 294
- Front_tire_width
- 130
- Seat_height_inmm
- 26 / 662
- Wet_weight_lbskg
- 670 / 304
- Fuel_capacity_gall
- 4 / 15.1
- Rear_wheel_width_in
- 5
- Front_wheel_width_in
- 3.5
- Ground_clearance_inmm
- 4.9 / 125