The Indian Motorcycle Company is all set to launch its 2010 model 'Chief Dark Horse', and the operations for the launch have begun in 2009. The assemblage is taking place in the Indian company's plant located in the Kings Mountain of Northern Carolina. As the latest form of the classical Indian Chief, this 2010 Chief with its relatively dark look and matte finish invokes an air of intimidation.
The Chief Dark Horse is to be released in three colors namely the Deep Water Blue, the Indian Red and the Thunder Black. The Thunder Black as noticed in the images, appears like a classy piece of machinery, because the prominent components -the tappet blocks, the headlights, the hand controls, the suspension, the engine components and the exhaust system-are hard to view. The black finish in matte enables a projected view of the chrome parts.
This model also comes with a color Indian head logo on the tank that has received lots of positive response. Many Indian owners would like Indian to provide this logo for every model.
The Chief Dark Horse is not an entry level bike, since it is priced at just under $28,000. Then again, every Chief has a 105 cubic inch PowerPlus V-Twin power train and electronic closed loop sequential port fuel injection. The stainless steel exhaust system includes a 3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensors. Engine cylinders are Nikasil plated.
The 2010 Chiefs are equipped with a six-speed transmission that delivers power through the belt drive. The Brakes are Brembo 4-piston calipers with 11 1/2 inch dual rotors in front. The gas tank is a standard 5.5 gallons. Seats are made of leather.
Initial reactions to this new black Indian motorcycle have been mostly positive. Shorter fenders are available on some Indian motorcycles, and admirers of the Chief Dark Horse have expressed interest in having the option of shorter fenders on this bike. A few Indian enthusiasts have suggested offering it in glossy black as well and seeing which sold best between glossy and matte.
Some of the people who are after purism compare the PowerPlus V-Twin to a 'Harley clone'. In their view, the Indian Company is expected to use a unique technology to launch an engine and drivetrain of semi-unit structure and a 42 degree V, equaling the innate qualities of the early Indian bikes.
By and large, it is common that a new motorcycle model is welcomed by some and put aside by others. It also pertains to the most recent form of the 'black Indian motorcycle' that is, the Indian Chief Dark Horse of 2010.
But there are lots of Indian fans out there who say that this new motorcycle design is the kind of thing they have waited a long time for.
The Chief Dark Horse is to be released in three colors namely the Deep Water Blue, the Indian Red and the Thunder Black. The Thunder Black as noticed in the images, appears like a classy piece of machinery, because the prominent components -the tappet blocks, the headlights, the hand controls, the suspension, the engine components and the exhaust system-are hard to view. The black finish in matte enables a projected view of the chrome parts.
This model also comes with a color Indian head logo on the tank that has received lots of positive response. Many Indian owners would like Indian to provide this logo for every model.
The Chief Dark Horse is not an entry level bike, since it is priced at just under $28,000. Then again, every Chief has a 105 cubic inch PowerPlus V-Twin power train and electronic closed loop sequential port fuel injection. The stainless steel exhaust system includes a 3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensors. Engine cylinders are Nikasil plated.
The 2010 Chiefs are equipped with a six-speed transmission that delivers power through the belt drive. The Brakes are Brembo 4-piston calipers with 11 1/2 inch dual rotors in front. The gas tank is a standard 5.5 gallons. Seats are made of leather.
Initial reactions to this new black Indian motorcycle have been mostly positive. Shorter fenders are available on some Indian motorcycles, and admirers of the Chief Dark Horse have expressed interest in having the option of shorter fenders on this bike. A few Indian enthusiasts have suggested offering it in glossy black as well and seeing which sold best between glossy and matte.
Some of the people who are after purism compare the PowerPlus V-Twin to a 'Harley clone'. In their view, the Indian Company is expected to use a unique technology to launch an engine and drivetrain of semi-unit structure and a 42 degree V, equaling the innate qualities of the early Indian bikes.
By and large, it is common that a new motorcycle model is welcomed by some and put aside by others. It also pertains to the most recent form of the 'black Indian motorcycle' that is, the Indian Chief Dark Horse of 2010.
But there are lots of Indian fans out there who say that this new motorcycle design is the kind of thing they have waited a long time for.
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