The Chief Vintage Sturgis, SD Edition is more than a tribute, it’s a statement of origin. What would become the world’s most iconic motorcycle rally was born in Sturgis, South Dakota, with a rider, a race, and an Indian Motorcycle. Now, 125 years since founding, Indian honor that historic place and time with this limited-edition, built to celebrate the Indian Motorcycles and riders at the core of the world’s largest motorcycle event.
Built in extremely limited numbers, every detail honors the origins of a rally that became a legend. Exclusive two-tone Indian Motorcycle Red and Cream paint, multi-color headdress tank badge, serialized numbering, a #56 side cover plate, and an espresso brown floating saddle evoke the timeless silhouettes that first rolled into Sturgis, SD nearly a century ago.
Key Specifications
| Engine Type | Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 |
| Engine Capacity | 116 cu inches / 1890 cc |
| Max Power | n/a |
| Max Torque | 120 ft-lb / 162.7 Nm @ 2900 rpm |
| Top Speed | n/a |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 4.0 US Gallons / 15.1 L |
| Weight (Wet/Kerb) | 721 lbs / 327 kg |
| Seat Height | 27 inches / 686 mm |
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
| Model | Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis SD Edition |
| Year | 2026 |
Engine
| Engine Type | Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 |
| Displacement | 116 cu inches / 1890 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 4.063 inches x 4.449 inches 103.2 mm x 113 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0 : 1 |
| Number of Cylinders | 2 |
| Max Horsepower | n/a |
| Max Torque | 120 ft-lb / 162.7 Nm @ 2900 rpm |
| Ø throttle valve | 54 mm |
| Fuel-mixture System | Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore |
| Exhaust System | Dual exhaust w/ Collector at Catalyst |
Performance
| Top Speed | n/a |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h, 0-60 mph) | n/a |
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed |
| Primary Drive Ratio | Gear Drive Wet Clutch |
| Gear Ratios | 1st gear – 9.403 : 1 2nd gear – 6.411 : 1 3rd gear – 4.763 : 1 4th gear – 3.796 : 1 5th gear – 3.243 : 1 6th gear – 2.789 : 1 |
| Final Drive | 2.2 : 1 |
Electrical & Electronics System
| Headlight Type | LED Headlight |
| Taillight Type | tail/brake light, turn signals, license plate light and indicator lights |
| Instrumentation | Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, Fuel Gauge, Compass, Ambient Temperature, Gear Indicator |
| Connectivity | 4″ Display Factory-Installed with GPS Navigation, Bluetooth® Connectivity, Ride Stats, and More |
| Riding Modes | Standard |
| ABS | Standard |
Chassis & Suspension
| Front Suspension | 46 mm Telescopic Fork |
| Front Suspension Travel | 5.2 inches / 132 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Shocks |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 3.0 inches / 75 mm |
| Rake | 29° |
| Trail | 5.2 inches / 131.5 mm |
| Lean Angle | 28.5° |
Wheels & Brakes
| Wheels | Wire Wheel |
| Front Wheel/Rim Size | 16 x 3.0 inches |
| Front Tire Size | Metzeler Cruisetec® 130/90 B16 73H |
| Rear Wheel/Rim Size | 16 x 3.5 inches |
| Rear Tire Size | Metzeler Cruisetec® 150/80B16 |
| Front Brakes | Single / 298mm Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single / 298mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper |
| ABS | Standard |
Dimension & Weights
| Overall Length | 96.1 inches / 2441 mm |
| Overall Width | 40.5 inches / 1029 mm |
| Overall Height | 48.5 inches / 1232 mm |
| Seat Height | 27 inches / 686 mm |
| Wheelbase | 64 inches / 1626 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 4.9 inches / 125 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 4.0 US Gallons / 15.1 L |
| Wet (kerb/curb) Weight | 721 lbs / 327 kg |
| Dry Weight | 698 lbs / 317 kg |
| Max Load Capacity | 439 lbs / 199.1 kg |
Features
- Factory Warranty
- 2 Years, Unlimited Miles
- Passenger Accommodations
- Solo Seat, 2-up Accessory Options
- Storage
- N/A, Optional Storage Accessories
- Audio
- N/A, Accessory Bluetooth® Speaker Available
- RIDE COMMAND+
- Via Bluetooth® Tethering with Account Sync, Connected Search and More
- Design
- Valanced Fenders with Lit Headdress, Turbo Silver Engine Finishes, Vintage Floating Seat, Vintage Handlebars, Wire Wheels, and Floorboards.
- Multi-color headdress tank badge.
- Serialized numbering.
- A #56 side cover plate.
- Espresso brown floating saddle.
Indian Chief Vintage Sturgis SD Edition (2026) Color Options
- Exclusive two-tone Indian Motorcycle Red and Cream paint
