Indian Chief (1999-01) vs Yamaha FZ-09 (2014-15) vs Matchless G2 / G2S / G2CS (1958-62)
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| Make: | Indian | Yamaha | Matchless |
| Model: | Chief | FZ-09 | G2 / G2S / G2CS |
| Years: | 1999-01 | 2014-15 | 1958-62 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Single cylinder, 4 stroke |
| Capacity: | 1442 cc / 88 cu-in | 847 cc / 51.6 cu-in | 248.5 cc / 15.2 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 92.3 x 103 mm | 78 x 59.1 mm | 69.85 x 64.84 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.4:1 | 11.5:1 | G2 / G2S: 7.8:1 G2CS: 10.5:1 |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | O"-ring chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock | Swingarm (link suspension) | Swinging-arm, with shocks and coil springs |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | Single 245mm disc | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | 2x 298mm discs | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) (Tubeless) | 3.25 x 17 in. |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) (Tubeless) | 3.25 x 17 in. |
| Seat Height: | 600 mm / 23.6 in | 815 mm / 32.1 in | 760 mm / 30 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.1 US gal | 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal |