US EditionA MODERN TAKE ON A HISTORIC ICON, INDIAN MOTORCYCLE PAYS HOMAGE TO AN AMERICAN CLASSIC WITH THE NEW CHIEF VINTAGE
Blending 1940s design with modern tech, the Chief Vintage features a Thunderstroke 116 engine and a 4-inch RIDE COMMAND touchscreen, priced from $19,999, Indian Motorcycle said.
- On Jan. 22, 2026, Indian Motorcycle unveiled the 2026 Chief Vintage in Minneapolis, starting at $19,999 and arriving at Indian Motorcycle dealerships in March.
- Drawing on 1940s styling, the Chief Vintage channels Springfield, Mass. production with valanced front fender, lit headdress ornament, Vintage Solo Seat and wire-spoke wheels.
- Powered by the Thunderstroke 116 V‑Twin engine, the Chief Vintage delivers 120 ft-lbs of torque and features a 4-inch Round Touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND with App Enhanced Navigation.
- Launching with Chief Vintage is the Premium Accessories collection featuring Vinyl Saddlebags holding more than five gallons each, Rider floorboards, Passenger Pillion, Highway Bars, and a 17.8-inch Quick Release Low Windshield; Indian warns that modifying exhaust parts can violate federal and state exhaust and noise-emission laws.
- Positioned as a tribute, the Chief Vintage fuses classic design with modern innovation, reflecting Indian Motorcycle, America's First Motorcycle Company, and its new brand stewardship.
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