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Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1937, 1938

INDIAN Four 1937-1938
INDIAN Four (1937-1938)

The 1937 Indian Four was one of the first four-cylinder two-wheelers ever to be produced. This machine is one of the predecessor of the modern-day, big-bore touring motorcycles, and was one of the most comfortable and long-haul oriented machines of its time. It came standard with a hardtail rear suspension, laced wheels, a dual exhaust system, pull-back handlebars and a single seat. Also, this was the first year when Indian introduced a new engine, an upside-down four-cylinder one, that produced a claimed 35 horsepower at 3600 rpm.

INDIAN Four 1937-1938

INDIAN Four 1265

engine specs
Type:air-cooled, four-stroke, exhaust-over-inlet in-line four cylinder
Displacement:1265 cm3
Bore X Stroke:2.7x3.2 in OR 69 mm
Compression Ratio:-
Horsepower:35/3600 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:carburetor
transmission specs
Gearbox:3-speed
Clutch:-
Primary Drive:-
Final Drive:chain
chassis specs
Frame:steel
Front Suspension:leaf-spring fork
Rear Suspension:hardtail
Front Brake:drum
Rear Brake:drum
dimension specs
Overall Length:-
Overall Width:-
Seat Height:-
Wheelbase:-
Ground Clearance:-
Weight:515 lbs OR 234 kg
Fuel Capacity:4 gallons OR 15.1 L
tyres specs
Front:-
Rear:-
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