- 2022 Indian Challenger and Chieftain Elite unveiled
- Gets ample multimedia and touring-centric features
Indian Motorcycle has taken the wraps off the limited-edition Elite trims of the 2022 Challenger and Chieftain baggers for the international markets. Both motorcycles incorporate a host of add-ons over their standard counterparts.
Besides the visual tweaks, the Elite models have a host of electronics which make them fancier. The Challenger Elite gets electronically adjustable rear suspension allowing preload changes as per the load being carried. It also comprises Indian’s Smart Lean technology for better control while cornering. Moreover, there’s an adaptive LED headlight, optional floorboards, heated grips, and an adjustable windscreen.
That’s not all. With a 400W PowerBand audio system including saddlebag speakers, the owner can have a party even while riding around. Furthermore, ABS, keyless ignition, tyre pressure monitoring, and remote-locking saddlebags are all standard features on the motorcycle. Now, even the Chieftain Elite is almost equally decked up.
The Chieftain Elite incorporates an adaptive LED headlight, tinted windscreen, large footboards, saddlebag LEDs, and a 400W PowerBand audio system, similar to the Challenger. Other common equipment includes a seven-inch TFT display, ABS, keyless ignition, a tire pressure monitoring system, and 68-litre saddlebags.
The engines of both bikes are different though. While the Challenger is propelled by a 122bhp, 1,768cc, V-twin, PowerPlus engine, the Chieftain rides on a bigger, 1,901, Thunderstroke 116 mill. The engine character in both bikes varies depending on the selected riding mode; both bikes get three of them.
