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Indian Chieftain GVWR, running order weight and load capacity

Indian lists a GVWR of 1,385 lb and a running order weight of 823 lb for the 2024 Chieftain Limited. Load capacity is 562 lb (255 kg), calculated as GVWR minus running order weight. Indian does not list a payload on the spec page.

Manufacturer
Indian
Model
Chieftain
Type
bagger
Load capacity
562 lb (255 kg), GVWR minus running order weight
GVWR
1,385 lb (628 kg)
Weight in running order
823 lb
Payload
Not listed by Indian
Model years
2023 Chieftain and 2024 Chieftain Limited
Side carriers listed
0

Weights, GVWR and load capacity by model year

Model yearWeight as shippedWeight in running orderGVWRLoad capacity (GVWR minus running order)Luggage volumeSource
2024 (Chieftain Limited)791 lb823 lb1,385 lb562 lb (255 kg)Not listedIndian Motorcycle: 2024 Chieftain Limited specs
2023 (Chieftain)791 lb823 lb1,385 lb562 lb (255 kg)Not listedIndian Motorcycle: 2023 Chieftain specs

Indian lists the 2023 Chieftain and the 2024 Chieftain Limited at 823 lb in running order and a 1,385 lb GVWR. Calculated: 1,385 lb minus 823 lb is 562 lb, the highest load capacity of the 14 models listed. Indian's spec pages do not list a saddlebag volume.

Side carriers

No SW-MOTECH or GIVI side carrier is listed here for the Chieftain.

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