Comparison of Indian Chief 1948 and Indian Chief 1947

Attribute	Indian Chief 1948 ×	Indian Chief 1947 ×
General
Production from (year)	1948	1947
Make	Indian	Indian
Model	Indian Chief	Indian Chief
Category	Custom / cruiser	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Fuel system	Carburettor. Linkert	Carburettor. Linkert
Displacement (cm³)	1,210	1,210
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Bore (mm)	83	83
Stroke (mm)	113	113
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic
Rear suspension	Plungertype with coil springs	Plungertype with coil springs
Front brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,540	1,540