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2023 Indian Motorcycle Sport Chief Dark Horse®
2023 Indian Motorcycle Sport Chief Dark Horse®

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle
Indian Motorcycle
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
Sport Chief Dark Horse®
Sport Chief Dark Horse®
Model Code
N23DSDBHAV
N23DSDBHAV
Color
Stealth Grey
Stealth Grey

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Dual Brembo® / 320 mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper

Rear - Single / 300 mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper

ABS

Front - Dual Brembo® / 320 mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper

Rear - Single / 300 mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper

ABS

Wheels

Front - Sport Cast Black 19 x 3.5 in.

Rear - Sport Cast Black 16 x 5 in.

Front - Sport Cast Black 19 x 3.5 in.

Rear - Sport Cast Black 16 x 5 in.

Tires

Front - Pirelli® Night Dragon 130 / 60B19 61H

Rear - Pirelli® Night Dragon 180 / 65 B16 81H

Front - Pirelli® Night Dragon 130 / 60B19 61H

Rear - Pirelli® Night Dragon 180 / 65 B16 81H

Dimensions

Length
Overall - 90.6 in. (2,301 mm)
Overall - 90.6 in. (2,301 mm)
Height
Overall - 50 in. (1,270 mm)
Overall - 50 in. (1,270 mm)
Width
Overall - 33.1 in. (842 mm)
Overall - 33.1 in. (842 mm)
Weight

As Shipped - 665 lb. (302 kg)

Running Order - 685 lb. (311 kg)

GVWR - 1,160 lb. (526 kg)

As Shipped - 665 lb. (302 kg)

Running Order - 685 lb. (311 kg)

GVWR - 1,160 lb. (526 kg)

Ground Clearance

5.9 in. (149 mm)

Lean angle - 29.5°

5.9 in. (149 mm)

Lean angle - 29.5°

Wheelbase
64 in. (1,626 mm)
64 in. (1,626 mm)
Seat Height
27 in. (686 mm)
27 in. (686 mm)

Drivetrain

Primary Drive
Gear Drive Wet Clutch
Gear Drive Wet Clutch
Final Drive
2.2 : 1
2.2 : 1

Electrical

Instrumentation

Gauges - Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator

Gauges - Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator

Lighting
LED Headlight, LED Tail / Brake / Turn Signals
LED Headlight, LED Tail / Brake / Turn Signals

Engine

Engine
Thunderstroke 116
Thunderstroke 116
Cooling
Air
Air
Displacement
1,890 cc (116 ci)
1,890 cc (116 ci)
Bore x Stroke
4.063 x 4.449 in. (103.2 x113 mm)
4.063 x 4.449 in. (103.2 x113 mm)
Compression Ratio
11:1
11:1
Gear Ratio

1st - 9.403 : 1

2nd - 6.411 : 1

3rd - 4.763 : 1

4th - 3.796 : 1

5th - 3.243 : 1

6th - 2.789 : 1

1st - 9.403 : 1

2nd - 6.411 : 1

3rd - 4.763 : 1

4th - 3.796 : 1

5th - 3.243 : 1

6th - 2.789 : 1

Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate
Wet, Multi-Plate
Fuel System
Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
Exhaust
Dual with Crossover
Dual with Crossover
Ignition
Keyless
Keyless
Fuel Capacity
4.0 gal. (15.1 l)
4.0 gal. (15.1 l)
Peak Torque
120 ft. lb. @ 2,900 rpm
120 ft. lb. @ 2,900 rpm

Operational

Front Suspension

KYB® Inverted Telescopic Fork

Travel - 5.1 in. (130 mm)

KYB® Inverted Telescopic Fork

Travel - 5.1 in. (130 mm)

Rear Suspension

Dual Fox® Piggyback Shocks

Travel - 4 in. (100 mm)

Dual Fox® Piggyback Shocks

Travel - 4 in. (100 mm)

Rake
29°
29°
Trail
4.4 in. (111 mm)
4.4 in. (111 mm)
Fork
Front Tube Diameter - 43 mm
Front Tube Diameter - 43 mm

Other

Additional Colors

Black Smoke

Ruby Smoke

Stealth Gray

Black Smoke

Ruby Smoke

Stealth Gray

Includes
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.
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.
Warranty
Factory - 2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Factory - 2 Years, Unlimited Miles

Features

Features

  • 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 in. 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.

Standard Equipment

  • Ride Modes, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation

Features

  • 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 in. 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.

Standard Equipment

  • Ride Modes, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation