Indian Chieftain (2015-16) vs Matchless G3 (1962)
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| Make: | Indian | Matchless |
| Model: | Chieftain | G3 |
| Years: | 2015-16 | 1962 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin, Thunder Stroke™ 111 | Single cylinder, four stroke, OHV |
| Capacity: | 1811 cc / 110.5 cu in | 348 cc / 21.2 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101x 113 mm | 74 x 81 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Exhaust: | System Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over | Single, chrome silencer |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Clutch: | Wet, Multi-Plate | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive: | 2.2 : 1 | Chain |
| Frame: | High tensile steel, monoshock | Tubular cradle, twin downtubes |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, | Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock, | Pivoted rear fork controlled by Girling 3-position spring-and-hydraulic units |
| Front Brakes: | 2x Floating Rotor 4 piston calipers | 178 mm / 7 in. drum, finger adjustment |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Floating Rotor 2 piston calipers | 178 mm / 7 in. drum, finger adjustment |
| Wheels: | 60 Spoke 16 x 3.5" Front and 16" x 5" Rear" | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90B16 67H | 3.25 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/65B16 81H | 3.50 x 19 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1668 mm / 65.7 in | 1436 mm / 56.5 in. |
| Seat Height: | 660 mm / 26.0 in | 775 mm / 30.5 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 165 mm / 6.5 in. |
| Wet Weight: | 385 kg / 848 lbs | 179 kg / 395 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 gal | 19.3 L / 5.1 US gal |