Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2023 Indian Chief Dark Horse: A STEP UP IN POWER AND MENACE.
Introducing the 2023 Indian Chief Dark Horse…
Timeless design, legendary past, and unobtrusive modern technology.
Everything you love about the Chief with blacked-out features, more power and more riding technology.
YESTERDAY
1921 marked the debut of the Indian Motorcycle Chief. Designed by the legendary Charles Franklin, the dirt track racer and engineer who also dreamed up the Scout, the Chief had a 61-cubic-inch V-twin, dual cams, a low seat, and graceful lines. It quickly gained fans around the world, helping fuel the post-war era of bike racing and customization in America.
TODAY
100 years later, one of America’s most iconic bikes has been completely reimagined by America’s first motorcycle company. The new Chief is the perfect blend of old and new – a timeless design supplemented with modern technology and performance, with zero compromises. The only people it will disappoint are the ones who hoped to keep it in their rearview.
2023 Indian Chief Dark Horse Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Headlining the 2023 model year news is the introduction of a new FTR mid-range trim, the FTR Sport. Replacing FTR S, the FTR Sport sits just below the premium FTR R Carbon, but above of the FTR and FTR Rally – creating four distinct trim models for riders to choose from.
Designed for riders to cut loose and enjoy the pure sport of motorcycling, the FTR Sport’s bold aesthetics and sporty componentry, including a number plate, chin fairing and seat cowl, take the FTR’s energetic attitude to another level. A totally unique take on American V-twin performance with an unmistakable, muscular style, the FTR truly is an American original.
New for 2023, the FTR Sport and FTR R Carbon are upgraded with a four-inch round touchscreen display powered by RIDE COMMAND, featuring navigation. Three ride modes (Sport, Standard, Rain) provide unique performance experiences for varying preferences and riding conditions, while Lean Angle Sensitive Stability Control and ABS provide confident, predictable handling in all conditions. The FTR R Carbon separates itself as the premium offering with carbon fiber components, premium seat, fully adjustable Öhlins gold front forks and a gold piggyback shock. The FTR Sport touts a new tank panel design and is available in Black Metallic with Indy Red accents and White Lightning with Indy Red and Black Metallic accents. The iconic Indian Script logo tank panels are exclusive to the FTR R Carbon, which is finished with a classy Cloud Silver and Championship Gold pinstriping.
While primary componentry carry-over for FTR and FTR Rally models, all four FTR models now offer a new sport exhaust muffler, and a retuned front braking system, which provides a firmer feel. Indian Motorcycle also moved the speedometer up for easier viewing and added a new clutch for improved feel and performance. With the new tank panel design, as seen on FTR Sport, and the addition of bold, vibrant colors, the refreshed FTR further broadens the appeal of the FTR lineup to more riders. The FTR is available in Metallic Black, contrasted by Lifted Lime branding with matching rear shock, and Stealth Gray, featuring Orange Burst branding, rear shock and wheels. Finally, the FTR Rally features 19- and 18-inch cast wheels wrapped with knobby tires. The FTR Rally is available in new Black Smoke paint, Desert Earth frame, and the iconic Indian Motorcycle Headdress logo emblazed across the tank. Pricing for the FTR lineup begins at $13,499.
For added personalization, Indian Motorcycle is launching nine new FTR accessories. Through a brand partnership with Gilles Tooling, Indian Motorcycle is offering co-branded pieces, including Performance Adjustable Rearsets, and three Billet components: Bar End Weights, an Oil Cap and a Radiator Cap. Performance Adjustable Levers will also be available in spring 2023. In addition, Indian Motorcycle has expanded its carbon fiber offering with three new pieces, including an Exhaust Heat Shield, Frame Guard and a Sprocket Cover. To enhance comfort, Indian Motorcycle has introduced a durable and weather-resistant Comfort+ Seat, which combines comfortable ergonomics with additional padding where needed most.
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ANNOUNCES 2023 MODEL YEAR LINEUP; REVISES FTR LINEUP & DEBUTS INDIAN CHALLENGER ELITE
- FTR Lineup Adds Fresh, Vibrant Colors, While New FTR Sport & FTR R Carbon Upgrade to Four-Inch Round Touchscreen Display with Navigation
- Indian Challenger Elite Delivers the Ultimate in Style & Exclusivity
- New Sapphire Blue Smoke Paint with Black Smoke & Titanium Metallic Smoke Combine Premium Quality with Head-Turning Style
- From Scout to Indian Pursuit, the 2023 Lineup Offers Models & Styles for Any Rider
- New Indian Motorcycle Accessories Further Expand Personalization Options
Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today announced its 2023 model year lineup, featuring the new FTR Sport and Indian Challenger Elite, along with various model updates and new accessories across the line. In addition, the 2023 lineup features a variety of new color options, highlighted by vibrant color schemes for FTR and FTR Sport on newly designed tank covers.
“Fully loaded with models and styles for the widest range of riders, the 2023 lineup is a powerful testament to our team’s relentless effort to build and refine a truly comprehensive product offering over the past nine years,” said Mike Dougherty, President for Indian Motorcycle. “This effort has been focused across the line and within each model lineup, as evidenced by the introduction of the FTR Sport – the addition of which creates four unique FTR offerings, each with its own style and personality.”
For 2023, Indian Motorcycle is introducing an array of functional accessories. First, in partnership with CruzTOOLS®, Indian Motorcycle is launching three accessories, including two tool kits compatible with all models and an axle adapter for FTR models. To add storage to most models, a new All-Weather Vinyl Tailbag attaches to select passenger seats or luggage racks. In addition, a new Syndicate Heated Seat is available for Indian Challenger models, while a Reduced Reach Kickstand is now available for all Indian Challenger and Indian Pursuit models.
For the Chief line, Indian Motorcycle is launching two new bag options. The Chief Fork Bag attaches securely to the front of the handlebars and is perfect for storing smaller items like gloves, glasses, cell phones or water bottles. The new Chief Bobber Saddlebags are water-resistant and add convenient storage without sacrificing style.
For added comfort, Indian Motorcycle is offering Chief riders an upgraded Comfort+ Solo Seat and a two-up Syndicate Seat. The Comfort+ Solo Seat pulls design inspiration from old-school muscle car interiors. The top is more plush than the stock seat and contours to hold the rider securely and comfortably. The new Chief Syndicate Seat complements the bike’s distinct design, while adding comfort and support for both rider and passenger. The Syndicate Seat is made with a durable, weather-resistant black vinyl that won’t fade.
For Chief passengers, Indian Motorcycle is introducing the Low Profile Passenger Backrest, which complements the bike’s style and adds cushioned support to the passenger’s posterior.
Lastly, the new Quick Release Low Profile Trunk for bagger and touring models is expanding its colorway options. The streamlined Low Profile Trunk will now be available in 58 factory colors.
2023 Indian Chief Dark Horse Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
THUNDERSTROKE 116
The air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 produces 162Nm of raw torque for passing power in all 6 gears, giving you the power to leave everything—and everyone—in your exhaust.
HEAD-TURNING DESIGN
Turn heads on every corner with simple, purposeful design showcasing bobbed fenders, exposed rear shocks and a steel welded tube frame. It’s an invitation to make it your own.
4″ RIDE COMMAND TOUCHSCREEN
The 4″ touchscreen maintains a classic aesthetic by disguising itself as an analog gauge. Use it as a speedo and a tach, but it also provides turn-by-turn navigation, controls ride modes, lets you answer and decline calls, and manage your music from any Bluetooth-connected device.
THE BEAUTY IS IN THE DETAILS.
The result of fine American craftsmanship: no detail overlooked.
BLACK, AND MORE BLACK
Dark by design with premium gloss-black finishes from fender to fender.
19″ MACHINED CAST WHEEL
The 19″ machined cast front wheel with ABS adds to the menacing stance and will beg you to roll the throttle.
RIDE WITH CONFIDENCE.
With a low seat height, a solo saddle, and mid-mount foot pegs that keep your feet underneath you, the Chief gives every rider complete control.
MODERN TECHNOLOGY HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT.
More of what you need, less of what you don’t.
FEATURES FOR THE WIN
Off the line, every Chief Dark Horse comes with keyless ignition, USB charging port, cruise control, ABS, and super-sticky Pirelli Night Dragon tires.
LIGHT YOUR WAY
Full LED lighting provides great visibility to the road ahead.
CHOOSE YOUR RIDE
Choose between three ride modes — Tour, Standard, and Sport — for an experience that’s tailored to your riding style.
2023 Indian Chief Dark Horse – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $17499 to $18,499 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $20,599 to $21,599 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £17,495 to 17,995 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Engine & Drivetrain
Bore x Stroke
4.063 in x 4.449 in (103.2 mm x 113 mm)
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Displacement
116 cu in (1,890 cc)
Drive/Driven Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
Engine Type
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Exhaust
Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover
Gear Ratio (1st)
9.403 : 1
Gear Ratio (2nd)
6.411 : 1
Gear Ratio (3rd)
4.763 : 1
Gear Ratio (4th)
3.796 : 1
Gear Ratio (5th)
3.243 : 1
Gear Ratio (6th)
2.789 : 1
Peak Torque
120 ft-lbs
Peak Torque RPM
2,900 rpm
Transmission/Final Drive
2.2 : 1
Transmission/Primary Drive
Gear Drive Wet Clutch
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity
4.0 gal (15.1 L)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (125 mm)
GVWR
1,160 lbs (522 kg)
Lean Angle
28.5°
Overall Height
49.3 in (1,253 cm)
Overall Length
90 in (2,286 mm)
Overall Width
36.3 in (922 mm)
Rake/Trail
29° / 5.2 in (132 mm)
Seat Height
26.0 in (662 mm)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
647 lbs (294 kg) / 670 lbs (304 kg)
Wheelbase
64.0 in (1,626 mm)
Brakes
Front Brakes
Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Rear Brakes
Single / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Tires / Wheels
Front Tires
Pirelli® Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Front Wheel
Machine Highlighted Cast Black 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Pirelli® Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Rear Wheel
Machine Highlighted Cast Black 16 in x 5 in
Suspension
Front Fork Tube Diameter
46 mm
Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
Front Travel
5.2 in (132 mm)
Rear Suspension
Dual Shocks w/adjustable preload
Rear Travel
3.0 in (75 mm)
Features
Color / Graphics
Black Smoke, Sagebrush Smoke, Quartz Gray Icon: Storm Blue
Factory Warranty
2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Gauges
Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator
Infotainment
4 in Touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND. Model year 2023 bikes include a complimentary 1-year trial of RIDE COMMAND+ (after which, fees apply) which includes features like live weather/traffic and intuitive destination search. Touchscreen display includes real-time clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; map/navigation; Bluetooth status for phone and headset; vehicle status (voltage, engine hours, oil change); vehicle info (speed, fuel range, RPM, gear position); current ride data (distance, moving time, stop time, altitude, altitude change); trip meters; ride mode selection; screen brightness; and vehicle trouble code readout.
Lights
LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals
Standard Equipment
ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation
2023 Indian Chief Dark Horse – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Engine & Drivetrain
Bore x Stroke
4.063 in x 4.449 in (103.2 mm x 113 mm)
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Displacement
116 cu in (1,890 cc)
Drive/Driven Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
Engine Type
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Exhaust
Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover
Gear Ratio (1st)
9.403 : 1
Gear Ratio (2nd)
6.411 : 1
Gear Ratio (3rd)
4.763 : 1
Gear Ratio (4th)
3.796 : 1
Gear Ratio (5th)
3.243 : 1
Gear Ratio (6th)
2.789 : 1
Peak Torque
120 ft-lbs
Peak Torque RPM
2,900 rpm
Transmission/Final Drive
2.2 : 1
Transmission/Primary Drive
Gear Drive Wet Clutch
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity
4.0 gal (15.1 L)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (125 mm)
GVWR
1,160 lbs (522 kg)
Lean Angle
28.5°
Overall Height
49.3 in (1,253 cm)
Overall Length
90 in (2,286 mm)
Overall Width
36.3 in (922 mm)
Rake/Trail
29° / 5.2 in (132 mm)
Seat Height (Laden)
26.0 in (662 mm)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
647 lbs (294 kg) / 670 lbs (304 kg)
Wheelbase
64.0 in (1,626 mm)
Brakes
Front Brakes
Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Rear Brakes
Single / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Tires / Wheels
Front Tires
Pirelli® Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Front Wheel
Machine Highlighted Cast Black 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Pirelli® Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Rear Wheel
Machine Highlighted Cast Black 16 in x 5 in
Suspension
Front Fork Tube Diameter
46 mm
Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
Front Travel
5.2 in (132 mm)
Rear Suspension
Dual Shocks w/adjustable preload
Rear Travel
3.0 in (75 mm)
Features
Color / Graphics
Black Smoke, Sagebrush Smoke, Quartz Gray Icon: Storm Blue
Factory Warranty
2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Gauges
Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator
Infotainment
4 in Touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND. Model year 2023 bikes include a complimentary 1-year trial of RIDE COMMAND+ (after which, fees apply) which includes features like live weather/traffic and intuitive destination search. Touchscreen display includes real-time clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; map/navigation; Bluetooth status for phone and headset; vehicle status (voltage, engine hours, oil change); vehicle info (speed, fuel range, RPM, gear position); current ride data (distance, moving time, stop time, altitude, altitude change); trip meters; ride mode selection; screen brightness; and vehicle trouble code readout.
Lights
LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals
Standard Equipment
ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation
2023 Indian Chief Dark Horse – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Engine Type Thunderstroke 116
Displacement 1890 cc
Bore x Stroke 103.2mm x 113mm
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Electronic Fuel Injection System Closed loop fuel Injection / 54mm bore
Performance
Peak Torque RPM 3200 rpm
Peak Torque 162 Nm
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Gear Drive Wet Clutch
Clutch Wet, Multi-Plate
Gear Ratio (Overall)
1st 9.403 : 1
2nd 6.411 : 1
3rd 4.763 : 1
4th 3.796 : 1
5th 3.243 : 1
6th 2.789 : 1
Final Drive 2.2:1
Suspension
Suspension: Front – Type/Travel Telescopic Fork / 132 mm
Suspension: Rear – Type/Travel Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm
Chassis
Brakes/Front Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Calliper
Brakes/Rear Single / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Calliper
Front Tyres Pirelli Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Rear Tyres Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Wheels Machine Highlighted Cast Black 19″ x 3.5″ / 16″ x 5″
Exhaust Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover
Dimensions
Wheelbase 1626 mm
Seat Height 662 mm
Ground Clearance 125 mm
Overall Length 2286 mm
Overall Width 922 mm
Overall Height 1253 mm
Lean Angle 31°
Rake 29°
Trail 131.5 mm
Fuel Capacity 15.1 L
GVWR 522 kg
Weight (Empty tank / full of fuel) 294 kg / 304 kg
Features
Colour / Graphics Black Smoke, Sagebrush Smoke, Quartz Gray
Factory Warranty 2 years
Standard
Standard Equipment ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation
Lights LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals
Electrical
Gauges Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator
Infotainment 4″ Touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND. Touchscreen display includes real-time clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; map/navigation; Bluetooth status for phone and headset; vehicle status (voltage, engine hours, oil change); vehicle info (speed, fuel range, RPM, gear position); current ride data (distance, moving time, stop time, altitude, altitude change); trip meters; ride mode selection; screen brightness; and vehicle trouble code readout.
Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).
