2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse launched

Matte black paintwork and an almost complete lack of chrome give the Indian Chief Dark Horse a distinctly sinister look. The new cruiser also features cast wheels, unique tank graphics, a single vinyl-covered seat and blacked-out components.

It's based on the Chief Classic, and so shares that motorcycle's cast aluminium frame and Thunder Stroke 111 cubic inch (1,811 cc) V-twin engine. However, weight is down by 13 kg (27 lbs) because items such as the driving lights, oil cooler and analogue fuel gauge have all been removed.

Indian Chief Dark Horse (2016) Front Side

Anti-lock brakes, cruise control and keyless start do remain on the standard equipment list, though. Furthermore, buyers will be able to choose from a broad range of accessories, even if adding extra kit seems to go against the stripped-back ethos.

Indian Chief Dark Horse (2016) Rear Side

In the United States, the Chief Dark Horse has a starting price of $16,999 (plus freight and set-up fees). That's $2,000 cheaper than a Chief Classic.

$16,999 equates to around £11,000 at current exchange rates. Unfortunately (and rather unfairly) such a calculation means nothing, as in the UK the Chief Dark Horse costs from £16,499.

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