1st Year of the Indian Prince — most noticeable feature was the tank, nicknamed the “Wedge Tank.”
• Foot pegs (no running boards)
• Round fenders
• Small one‑year‑only battery box
• Cut short chain guard
• 3‑speed transmission
• Automatic oiler (same for 1925–1927, changed in 1928)
Advertised mileage: 90–100 mpg
Advertised speed: 50–55 mph
“Learn to ride in 5 minutes.”
Model L price: $185.00
Model LE (electric): $225.00
Frame (one year only): factory no. 25E4X — part no. V1750X
Front fork (one year only): factory no. 25E13X — part no. V1550X
Domestic and overseas versions differed in included parts.
Used from 1925–1927 and early 1928.
• Single‑cylinder, high‑tension, armature‑type magneto
• One chromium steel magnet, 2¾" high
• Armature tapered shaft, 5/16‑8 thread, shaft height 1.771"
MODEL GH‑1
Splitdorf spec no. 9208
Rotation: L.H.
Impulse Starter: STA
Cam Lobes: 1
Indian version without ground stud.
Oil capacity: 3 quarts
Bore: 2¾"
Stroke: 3 37/64"
Piston displacement: 21.25 cu. in.
Valve diameter: 1⅝", lift 9/32"
Piston: Cast iron, two ⅛" top rings
Piston pin: ⅝"
Connecting rod: Lower end roller bearings
Horsepower: 2½ H.P. (8 H.P. dynamometer test)
Wheels: 26" clincher
Rims: Black finish
Motor sprocket — 15 tooth
Clutch sprocket — 38 tooth
Countershaft sprocket — 19 tooth
Rear wheel sprocket — 43 tooth
High gear ratio: 5.73 to 1
Intermediate: 10.32 to 1
Low: 18.57 to 1
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