1935 Indian Chief
Country: United States
Engine: Air-cooled, 42-degree, V-twin four-stroke
Ignition: Battery and coil
Power rating: 40bhp estimated @ 4,000rpm
Bore x stroke: 82.5mm x 112.7mm
Displacement: 1,206cc
Valves: Side
Fuel system: Schebler carburetor
Transmission: 4-speed hand shift
Suspension: Front trailing link with leaf spring, rigid rear
Brakes: Front and rear drum
Weight: 480lb
Top speed: 85mph
The open fender, rigid-frame Indian Chiefs are rarer than the later full-skirted fender models. These rigid-frame Chiefs had superior acceleration than the later models, where relatively light weight and a larger capacity engine were a good combination.