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Indian Challenger

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    The Indian Challenger is a custom/cruiser motorcycle that boasts a powerful Liquid-cooled PowerPlus engine with a V2, four-stroke configuration. It produces 122.0 HP (89.1 kW)) and 173.6 Nm (17.7 kgf-m or 128.0 ft.lbs) @ 3800 RPM. The engine has a compression ratio of 11.0:1 and measures 108.0 x 96.5 mm (4.3 x 3.8 inches). The fuel system is Injection with closed loop fuel Injection, 52mm dual bore. The motorcycle has a 6-speed transmission and a belt (final drive). The Indian Challenger has a wet, multi-plate, assist clutch and split dual exhaust with a width resonator. It has an inverted telescopic cartridge fork, 43mm front suspension with 130 mm (5.1 inches) of travel and a Fox single shock with hydraulic adjustment rear suspension with 114 mm (4.5 inches) of travel. The motorcycle has 130/60-B19 front and 180/60-R16 rear tires mounted on sport cast black wheels. The braking system consists of double disc ABS with floating discs, 4-piston caliper, and 320 mm (12.6 inches) front brakes and a single disc ABS with a floating disc, 2-piston caliper, and 298 mm (11.7 inches) rear brakes. The Indian Challenger has a chassis-mounted fairing for incredibly stable handling that also provides wind protection. It has an electric fairing-mounted instrument cluster and LED lighting. The motorcycle comes with hard saddlebags and has a fuel capacity of 22.70 litres (6.00 US gallons). It is available in Black Metallic and Titanium Smoke colors. The Indian Challenger has a weight of 361.0 kg (795.9 pounds) and a maximum weight capacity of 377.0 kg (831.1 pounds). It has a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3380 HP/kg. The seat height is 672 mm (26.5 inches) if adjustable, lowest setting, and the motorcycle has a wheelbase of 2501 mm (98.5 inches), a length of 1668 mm (65.7 inches), a width of 990 mm (39.0 inches), and a height of 137 mm (5.4 inches). The Indian Challenger is equipped with keyless ignition, chassis-mounted fairing, adjustable fairing air flow vents, power windshield, and adjustable air vents. Its lightweight cast-aluminum frame and hydraulically adjustable Fox rear shock deliver curve-hugging precise handling.