Technical Overview
1916 Indian B Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Indian's sport motorcycle platform, the 1916 Indian B utilizes a 684 cc (41.7 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 70.0 x 89.0 mm (2.8 x 3.5 inches).
Within MotoLibrary's Indian archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1915 to 1916, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 684.0 ccm (41.74 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke 70.0 x 89.0 mm (2.8 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Ignition Magneto
Transmission
Gearbox 3-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 2.5-28
Rear Tyre 2.5-28
Wheels Spoked
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