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I've always thought this was one of the most innovative motorcycles. The Chief 841.

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Transverse engine, shaft drive. WAY AHEAD of its time.

 

I'd really like to see the new Indian do something like this... at least try it out and see if there's a market for it.

 

ETA: Link to Wiki article about the 841

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Kinda BMW'ish, it was probably really smooth??

Anybody have an idea when BMW first introduced this type of a configured engine?

Just who copied who anyways??

 

I'm fairly sure Indian was copying BMW, although they made quite a number of changes from their design.

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