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Title |
1947 Indian Chief Model 347 |
Collection |
Motorcycle |
Object Name |
Indian |
Model Name |
1947 Indian Chief Model 347 |
Place of Origin |
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA |
Catalog Number |
1947.1.46 |
Description |
1947 Indian Chief Model 347 Engine: side-valve 42 degree V-twin Bore and Stroke: 3 1/4 x 4 7/16 in. Displacement: 73.63 ci Bhp: 40 (est.) Lubrication: dry-sump Ignition: standard, battery: optional, magneto Gearbox: standard, three-speed: optional four-speed or reverse: hand-actuated, sliding gear Clutch: wet Primary Drive: endless four-row chain in cast-aluminum oil bath case Wheelbase: 62 in. Wheels and tires: 4.50 x 18 Suspension: rear, coil compression and rebound; front girder fork Weight: 550 lbs. Seat Height: 29.5 in. Mpg: 35-45 Top Speed: 85 mph Sources: 1. Jerry Hatfield, Illustrated Indian Motorcycle Buyer's Guide (Wisconsin, Motorbooks International, 1989), 83. |