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2022 Indian Chief Specs, Recalls and Maintenance

CruiserModel Years 2022 to 2025

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Specs

Engine

Displacement: 1890 cc
Cylinders: 2
Engine: Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 V-twin
Torque: 162 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Belt

Chassis

Wet Weight: 304 kg
Seat Height: 662 mm
Fuel Capacity: 15.1 L
Wheelbase: 1626 mm
Front Suspension: 46mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brake: Single 300mm disc
Rear Brake: Single 300mm disc
Front Tire: 130/60B-19
Rear Tire: 180/65B-16

Factory figures (manufacturer published).

Recalls

Structure: Motorcycle: Kickstand/center Stand22V957000 · 2022-12-30

Summary
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while riding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

Risk
A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-01.

NHTSA Details
Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump22V837000 · 2022-11-12

Summary
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Scout, Scout Bobber Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Icon, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty, Scout Bobber Icon, 2022 Scout Rogue Sixty, Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, Chief Dark Horse, Scout Rogue, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The fuel pump may fail while riding.

Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-06.

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