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Indian 841

Indian 841
Indian 841 at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, Battleground, Birmingham, AL USA
ManufacturerIndian Motocycle Manufacturing Co.
Production1941[1]–1943[2]
1 056 produced[2]
Classmilitary
Engine45 cu. in. (737 cc) 90° air-cooled side-valve V-twin [3][4]
Bore / stroke2.87 in × 3.50 in (73 mm × 89 mm)
Top speed70 mph (113 km/h)[5]
Power25 bhp[3]
TransmissionFour speed, foot shift; shaft drive[2][4]
SuspensionFront: Girder fork with coil springs and shock absorber
Rear: Plunger-type with coil springs[6]
BrakesFront and rear: Drum[6]
Weight528 lbs. (240 kg)[7] (wet)
Fuel capacity5 gal.[7]
RelatedIndian Sport Scout (engine internals)
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The Indian 841 was a motorcycle designed by the Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Co. for desert warfare. It pioneered the drivetrain configuration later popularized by Moto Guzzi, having a longitudinally mounted air-cooled 90-degree V-twin with shaft drive to the rear wheel.

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