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Big Twins
Indian Motorcycle has finally confirmed the
'Challenger' Big Twin as an additional new
2020 model. The bike had been one of the
most widely teased open secrets of the year,
having been in the planning at Indian for
some time under the 'Raptor' codename,
and especially following patent and trade
mark filings, its debut at the company's
August dealer meeting in Las Vegas, and a
not so subtle 'ghost' appearance behind a
picture of the new anniversary edition Scout
in its MY 2020 photography.
Indian Motorcycle
PowerPlus Engine
Specifications
Engine Displacement: 108
cubic inches (1,769 cc)
Power: 122 hp at 5,500 rpm
Torque: 128 ft-lbs at 3,800 rpm
There are three models of
Challenger, this is the Dark Horse.
Maximum Engine Speed:
6,500 rpm
Architecture: 60-degree V-twin,
liquid-cooled powerplant
Crankcase: Unit design
featuring a high capacity
semi-dry sump oil system
Timing System: Overhead
camshafts and four valves
per cylinder
Fuel System: Electronic fuel
injection, 52 mm dual bore
throttle bodies
Compression Ratio: 11:1
Transmission: Six-speed with
true overdrive, constant mesh
Clutch: Assist clutch
Challenger
PowerPlus 108 ci DOHC 60 degree
water-cooled V-twin
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