The latest Indian Chief Vintage positively revels in its throwback styling that takes cues from its hallowed 1940s predecessor – from the extravagant valanced mudguards and single ‘floating’ seat through to the illuminated headdress ornament, this isn’t a bike for anyone wanting to blend into the background! But while owners might enjoy the classic looks, they don’t want classic performance, so a gargantuan air-cooled 1900cc motor delivers 156Nm of torque to propel the 317kg (dry) machine. Other modern tech includes three selectable ride modes and a 4in touchscreen display for navigation, bike information or to control a suitable helmet comms system. The Chief Vintage comes in two retro-inspired colours – Indian red or metallic black – with prices starting from £18,955.
Indian Motorcycle; www.indianmotorcycle.co.uk