1940 Indian Four
Country: USA
Engine: Air-cooled, in-line four-cylinder four stroke
Ignition: Edison Splitdorf magneto
Power Rating: 40hp
Bore x Stroke: 2.75 x 3.25 inches
Displacement: 77.2ci (1,275cc)
Valves: Overhead inlet, side exhaust
Fuel System: Sindle Schebler carburetor
Transmission: 3-speed, hand-shift
Suspension: Front trailing link with leaf spring, rear plunger
Brakes: Front and rear drum
Weight: 568lb.
Top Speed: 90mph
One could say that the classic Indian fours were the Cadillacs of vintage motorcycles as they were smooth and flexible, equally at home trickling through traffic or cruising down the highway. At 77ci these Indians were some of the largest capacity motorcycles on the market. These features made them very popular with law enforcement agencies.