Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2023 Indian Sport Chief: RAISE THE BAR.
Introducing the 2023 Indian Sport Chief…
Indian Motorcycle today unleashed its most aggressive iteration of the iconic Indian Chief with the launch of Sport Chief. Building upon one of the most historic and influential motorcycle namesakes of all time, the 2023 Sport Chief raises the bar for American V-Twin performance cruisers through premium performance-oriented componentry and timeless, American styling.
“Since launching in 2021, the reimagined Indian Chief has garnered incredible feedback from riders all around the world,” said Mike Dougherty, President of Indian Motorcycle. “With the introduction of Sport Chief, the 2023 Indian Chief lineup is more diverse than ever– offering a wide range of performance and styling options to meet each rider’s unique personality and riding preferences.”
2023 Indian Sport Chief Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Suspension
Fox® Piggyback Rear Shocks and KYB® Inverted Front Forks
Ergonomics
6.5-in Machined Risers with Moto Style Bars
Brakes
Brembo® Dual Disc Brakes
Engine Type
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Infotainment
4-inch touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE UNLEASHES NEW SPORT CHIEF, RAISES THE BAR FOR AMERICAN V-TWIN PERFORMANCE CRUISERS
New Sport Chief Combines Timeless American Style with Quality Performance-Oriented Componentry, Including FOX® Piggyback Shocks, KYB® Inverted Front Forks, Dual-Disc Brembo® Brakes and More
When designing Sport Chief, Indian Motorcycle set its sights on performance by utilizing the finest components from proven brands. With KYB® inverted front forks, also featured on Indian Challenger models, Sport Chief offers superior handling and ride performance. The Sport Chief’s dual-disc, four-piston, semi-floating caliper, radial-mounted Brembo® brakes deliver confidence-inspiring stopping power, while piggyback rear FOX® shocks increase travel to four-inches and increases lean angle to 29.5 degrees, compared to other Indian Chief models. The result is an Indian Chief that begs for more aggressive riding and provides the confidence and capability to take the riding experience to another level.
“In 2021, we celebrated the 100-year anniversary of Indian Chief with a lineup that pays homage to the glory days of American motorcycling,” said Ola Stenegärd, Director, Industrial Design for Indian Motorcycle. “With Sport Chief, we wanted to maintain the same care-free attitude and American muscle but elevate it even further with componentry that not only delivers a style and attitude that exudes performance but raises the bar entirely for performance cruisers.”
2023 Indian Sport Chief Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Performance Is Given. Respect Is Earned.
Everything about Sport Chief was purpose built from the factory to perform. With premium performance components known across the two-wheeled industry, Sport Chief proves high standards never go out of style. When it comes to performance capability and aggressive style, Sport Chief pushes American V-Twin performance cruisers to the next level.
Packed with Premium Componentry
Sport Chief is the ultimate performance cruiser in the Indian Motorcycle lineup thanks to proven name brand components: longer Fox® piggyback rear shocks, 46mm KYB® inverted front forks, and dual Brembo® 4 piston calipers with semi-floating 320mm rotors. Confidence comes easy, and head turning style that gets recognized is even easier.
Ride Harder with Confidence
Building the best doesn’t stop at premium suspension and braking components. Putting the rider in the proper position to maximize performance matters too. Thanks to a gunfighter style solo seat with taller bolster, increased 29.5 degree lean angle and mid controls, riders can ride harder and longer with more confidence and comfort.
Custom Style Command Respect
Sport Chief has a performance style to match all of its ride enhancing components. The new quarter fairing sports a 6.5” windscreen for wind protection and an aggressive look. Contrast cut lightweight cast alloy 19-inch front wheel and stout 16-inch rear wheel set the stance and wear sticky Pirelli® Night Dragon tires, providing both style and control.
Credit Where Credit is Due
Raising the bar on performance style means no detail is overlooked. Stylish gloss black 6-inch moto style risers with machine highlights come standard and mean business. Machined triples and moto style handlebars tie it all together, both in custom looks and dialed ergonomics that fit its aggressive style.
Modern Tech Hidden in Plain Sight
The 4-inch touchscreen maintains a classic aesthetic by disguising itself as an analog gauge. It provides turn-by-turn navigation with connected features like weather and traffic overlays, lets you control ride modes, answer and decline calls, and manage your music from any Bluetooth®-connected device.
Big Displacement. Big Power
The ultimate performance cruiser needs proven American muscle at its core. The legendary air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 V-twin produces 120 ft-lbs of raw torque that dominates in all 6 gears, giving you the power to leave everything, and everyone, in your exhaust and a haze of tire smoke.
A Canvas for Customization
We did the hard stuff so riders can make it their own. Sport Chief boasts a classic mechanical design with a simple steel tubed frame, air-cooled V-twin engine, and iconic cruiser styling, making it an invitation to customize. Chopping and bobbing isn’t required thanks to a host of factory Indian Motorcycle accessories that install easily for an even more stylish look and increased performance capability.
All the Features You’d Want Come Standard
There’s nothing standard about the game-changing ride amenities every Sport Chief comes with; 3 ride modes (Sport, Standard, Tour), cruise control, keyless ignition, Bosch® ABS, LED Lighting, and a USB charging port.
Featuring a simplistic steel-tube frame, Sport Chief preserves the Indian Chief’s mechanical styling. At the heart of it all, a blacked-out Thunderstroke 116 motor delivers 120 ft-lbs of torque, while a stylish new Quarter Fairing, along with new moto-style bars with machined triple clamps and six-inch risers set the Sport Chief apart from the rest of the Indian Chief lineup. With mid-mount foot controls and a solo gunfighter seat, riders are in a commanding, yet comfortable, riding position. Sport Chief features sport cast wheels wrapped in Pirelli® Night Dragon tires, a four-gallon fuel tank, bobbed rear fender, dual exhaust, LED lighting, keyless ignition, and three selectable ride modes, including Sport, Standard and Tour.
Ride-enhancing technology comes standard with Indian Motorcycle’s class-leading four-inch touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND. Accessible via handlebar controls or the digital touchscreen display, riders can cycle through multiple interfaces, including two different gauge configurations, bike and ride information, and turn-by-turn navigation with connected features like weather and traffic overlays. If using a wireless helmet communicator, riders can control their music within the RIDE COMMAND system once their phone is paired via Bluetooth® or USB. Riders can also access phone information, including recent calls, contacts, number pad and text message history. When connected, incoming calls will appear and can be accepted or declined directly through the RIDE COMMAND system.
For riders looking to personalize their bike, Indian Motorcycle offers an array of accessories that enhance the bike’s performance, comfort, or adds personal style.
Performance Accessories
For a smoother, more comfortable ride, Indian Chief riders can add Adjustable Piggyback Rear FOX® Shocks. Featuring 24 clicks via easy-to-operate twist knobs, riders can adjust compression and rebound damping to suit their riding preference.
Current Indian Chief, Chief Bobber, and Super Chief riders can upgrade to the Sport Chief’s stock dual exposed FOX® Piggyback Rear Shocks, which provide four inches of travel with increased lean angle and an aftermarket, stylish look that increases stability, and improves comfort and capability for aggressive riding.
The new Chief Pathfinder 5 ¾ inch Adaptive LED Headlight, available in chrome or black, features patented, innovative technology that monitors the bike’s lean angle and delivers optimized illumination of the road ahead. With an industry first adaptive high-beam, lighting performance is superior to that of a standard headlight, projecting light a greater distance and spread in front of the bike.
To improve air flow and add high-performance styling, riders can purchase either the Thunderstroke High Flow Air Intake or Thunderstroke Forward Air Intake.
Style Accessories
Indian Chief riders looking to add personal style can select from a variety of Indian Motorcycle accessories. New 10-inch Moto Handlebar Risers not only add style, but deliver a more comfortable reach. Low and Tall windscreen options are available for the Sport Chief’s Quarter Fairing, while a variety of bags, including a Solo Rack and Rack Bag, Tail Bag, and Bobber Saddlebag, complement the bike’s design.
The Sport Chief’s Quarter Fairing and six-inch Moto Handlebar Risers are available for current Indian Chief, Chief Bobber, and Super Chief riders.
Comfort Accessories
For added comfort and improved ergonomics based off height, riders can add an Extended Reach or Reduced Reach Seat. For two-up riding, Indian Motorcycle offers the Chief Syndicate Seat and a Syndicate Low Profile Passenger Backrest, which complements the Sport Chief’s aggressive design.
2023 Indian Sport Chief – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $18,999 to $19,999 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $22,999 to $24,399 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £19,995 to 20,495 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
11:1
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
5.9 in (149 mm)
GVWR
1,160 lbs (526 kg)
Lean Angle
29.5°
Overall Height
50 in (1270 mm)
Overall Length
90.6 in (2,301 mm)
Overall Width
33.1 in (842 mm)
Rake/Trail
28° / 4.4 in (111 mm)
Seat Height
27.0 in (686 mm)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
665 lbs (302 kg) / 685 lbs (311 kg)
Wheelbase
64.6 in (1640 mm)
Brakes
Front Brakes
Dual Brembo® / 320mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Rear Brakes
Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Tires / Wheels
Front Tires
Pirelli® Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Front Wheel
Sport Cast Black 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Pirelli® Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Rear Wheel
Sport Cast Black 16 in x 5 in
Suspension
Front Fork Tube Diameter
43 mm
Front Suspension
KYB® Inverted Telescopic Fork
Front Travel
5.1 in (130 mm)
Rear Suspension
Dual Fox® Piggyback Shocks
Rear Travel
4.0 in (100 mm)
Features
Color / Graphics
Black Smoke, Ruby Smoke, Stealth Gray Icon: Spirit Blue Smoke
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 Sport Chief – 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
11:1
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
5.9 in (149 mm)
GVWR
1,160 lbs (526 kg)
Lean Angle
29.5°
Overall Height
50 in (1270 mm)
Overall Length
90.6 in (2,301 mm)
Overall Width
33.1 in (842 mm)
Rake/Trail
28° / 4.4 in (111 mm)
Seat Height (Laden)
27.0 in (686 mm)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
665 lbs (302 kg) / 685 lbs (311 kg)
Wheelbase
64.6 in (1640 mm)
Brakes
Front Brakes
Dual Brembo® / 320mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Rear Brakes
Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Tires / Wheels
Front Tires
Pirelli® Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Front Wheel
Sport Cast Black 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Pirelli® Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Rear Wheel
Sport Cast Black 16 in x 5 in
Suspension
Front Fork Tube Diameter
43 mm
Front Suspension
KYB® Inverted Telescopic Fork
Front Travel
5.1 in (130 mm)
Rear Suspension
Dual Fox® Piggyback Shocks
Rear Travel
4.0 in (100 mm)
Features
Color / Graphics
Black Smoke, Ruby Smoke, Stealth Gray Icon: Spirit Blue Smoke
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 Sport Chief – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Engine Type Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Displacement 1890 cc
Bore x Stroke 103.2mm x 113mm
Compression Ratio 11:1
Electronic Fuel Injection System Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm 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 KYB® Inverted Telescopic Fork – 130 mm
Suspension: Rear – Type/Travel Dual Fox® Piggyback Shocks – 100 mm
Chassis
Brakes/Front Dual Brembo® / 320mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Brakes/Rear Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Front Tyres Pirelli® Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Rear Tyres Pirelli® Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Wheels Sport Cast Black 19″ x 3.5″ – Sport Cast Black 16″ x 5″
Exhaust Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover
Dimensions
Wheelbase 1640 mm
Seat Height 686 mm
Ground Clearance 149 mm
Overall Length 2301 mm
Overall Width 842 mm
Overall Height 1270 mm
Lean Angle 29.5°
Rake 28°
Trail 111 mm
Fuel Capacity 15.1L
GVWR 526 kg
Weight (Empty tank / full of fuel) 302 kg / 311 kg
Features
Colour / Graphics Black Smoke, Ruby Smoke, Stealth Gray
Factory Warranty 2 Years, Unlimited Kilometers
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 in 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.
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