2022 Indian Springfield Dark Horse

The 2022 Indian Springfield Dark Horse is a touring-style cruiser known for its blacked-out, custom-inspired styling and powerful Thunderstroke 116 engine. It features a stripped-down look with remote-locking hard saddlebags, mid-rise handlebars, and modern technology like selectable ride modes. 

Engine and performance

Engine: The 2022 model is powered by the air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 engine, a 1,890cc V-twin.

Torque: The engine produces 126 ft-lbs of peak torque at 2,900 rpm, delivering strong, low-end power.

Horsepower: While Indian does not officially reveal horsepower figures, private tests have estimated it to be just over 90 hp.

Throttle response: The ride is grunty and lazy at low revs, but offers serious acceleration off the throttle despite its weight.

Rear cylinder deactivation: For improved comfort in slow-moving traffic, the bike can automatically deactivate the rear cylinder to reduce engine heat. 

Standard features

Saddlebags: The Springfield Dark Horse comes with remote-locking, hard saddlebags for secure storage.

Handlebars: Standard mid-rise handlebars provide a relaxed riding position.

Technology: Keyless ignition, cruise control, and a tire pressure monitoring system come standard.

Ride modes: Riders can choose between three different ride modes—Tour, Standard, and Sport—to adjust throttle response.

Lighting: The bike has a halogen headlamp, driving lights, and LED tail, brake, and turn signals. 

Chassis and suspension

Weight: The bike has a wet weight of 790 pounds (358 kg).

Suspension: It features a telescopic fork front suspension with 4.7 inches of travel and a single rear shock with an air-adjustable preload.

Brakes: The braking system consists of dual 300mm front discs with 4-piston calipers and a single 300mm rear disc with a 2-piston caliper, all with standard ABS.

Wheels: The Dark Horse sports a 19-inch 10-spoke contrast-cut front wheel and a 16-inch 10-spoke contrast-cut rear wheel.

Handling: Despite its size, reviewers have described the Springfield Dark Horse as being surprisingly nimble. 

Available colors

The 2022 Indian Springfield Dark Horse is available in two matte color schemes: 

Black Smoke

Quartz Gray

Comparisons

Indian Springfield Dark Horse vs. Harley-Davidson Road King Special 

Style: Both are "naked touring" bikes with a minimalist fairing-less design.

Engine: While both feature large V-twin engines, some compare the Indian's Thunderstroke 116 engine favorably against Harley's offerings, noting the Indian's strong performance.

Features: The Indian comes standard with modern features such as selectable ride modes and remote-locking bags, which the Road King does not.

Weight: The Indian feels lighter and more nimble, with better low-speed handling