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

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle
Indian Motorcycle
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
Chief Dark Horse®
Chief Dark Horse®
Model Code
N23DMDBHAJ
N23DMDBHAJ
Color
Quartz Gray
Quartz Gray

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Single / 300 mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper

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

ABS

Front - Single / 300 mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper

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

ABS

Wheels

Front - Machine Highlighted Cast Black 19 x 3.5 in.

Rear - Machine Highlighted Cast Black 16 x 5 in.

Front - Machine Highlighted Cast Black 19 x 3.5 in.

Rear - Machine Highlighted 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 in. (2,286 mm)
Overall - 90 in. (2,286 mm)
Height
Overall - 49.3 in. (1,253 mm)
Overall - 49.3 in. (1,253 mm)
Width
Overall - 36.3 in. (922 mm)
Overall - 36.3 in. (922 mm)
Weight

As Shipped - 647 lb. (294 kg)

Running Order - 670 lb. (304 kg)

GVWR - 1,160 lb. (522 kg)

As Shipped - 647 lb. (294 kg)

Running Order - 670 lb. (304 kg)

GVWR - 1,160 lb. (522 kg)

Ground Clearance

4.9 in. (125 mm)

Lean angle - 28.5°

4.9 in. (125 mm)

Lean angle - 28.5°

Wheelbase
64 in. (1,626 mm)
64 in. (1,626 mm)
Seat Height
26 in. (662 mm)
26 in. (662 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

Telescopic Fork

Travel - 5.2 in. (132 mm)

Telescopic Fork

Travel - 5.2 in. (132 mm)

Rear Suspension

Dual Shocks with adjustable preload

Travel - 3 in. (75 mm)

Dual Shocks with adjustable preload

Travel - 3 in. (75 mm)

Rake
29°
29°
Trail
5.2 in. (132 mm)
5.2 in. (132 mm)
Fork
Front Tube Diameter - 46 mm
Front Tube Diameter - 46 mm

Other

Additional Colors

Black Smoke

Sagebrush Smoke

Quartz Gray

Black Smoke

Sagebrush Smoke

Quartz 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

  • THUNDERSTROKE 116: The air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 produces 120 ft-lbs of raw torque for passing power in all 6 gears, giving you the power to leave everything - and everyone -in your exhaust.
  • STRIPPED DOWN 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 IN TOUCHSCREEN POWERED BY RIDE COMMAND: The 4-inch 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 (with live weather and traffic), controls ride modes, lets you answer and decline calls, and manage your music from any Bluetooth-connected device.
  • BLACK, AND MORE BLACK: Dark by design with premium gloss-black finishes from fender to fender.
  • RIDE WITH CONFIDENCE: With a low seat height, a solo saddle, and mid-mount foot pegs that keep your feet underneath you, the Chief Dark Horse gives every rider complete control.
  • 19-IN MACHINED CAST WHEEL: The 19-inch machined cast front wheel with ABS adds to the menacing stance and will beg you to roll the throttle.
  • FEATURES FOR THE WIN: Off the line, every Chief Dark Horse comes with keyless ignition, USB charging port, cruise control, ABS, LED Lighting and sticky Pirelli® Night Dragon tires.
  • CHOOSE YOUR RIDE: Choose between three ride modes - Tour, Standard, and Sport - for an experience that’s tailored to your riding style.

Standard Equipment

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

Features

  • THUNDERSTROKE 116: The air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 produces 120 ft-lbs of raw torque for passing power in all 6 gears, giving you the power to leave everything - and everyone -in your exhaust.
  • STRIPPED DOWN 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 IN TOUCHSCREEN POWERED BY RIDE COMMAND: The 4-inch 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 (with live weather and traffic), controls ride modes, lets you answer and decline calls, and manage your music from any Bluetooth-connected device.
  • BLACK, AND MORE BLACK: Dark by design with premium gloss-black finishes from fender to fender.
  • RIDE WITH CONFIDENCE: With a low seat height, a solo saddle, and mid-mount foot pegs that keep your feet underneath you, the Chief Dark Horse gives every rider complete control.
  • 19-IN MACHINED CAST WHEEL: The 19-inch machined cast front wheel with ABS adds to the menacing stance and will beg you to roll the throttle.
  • FEATURES FOR THE WIN: Off the line, every Chief Dark Horse comes with keyless ignition, USB charging port, cruise control, ABS, LED Lighting and sticky Pirelli® Night Dragon tires.
  • CHOOSE YOUR RIDE: Choose between three ride modes - Tour, Standard, and Sport - for an experience that’s tailored to your riding style.

Standard Equipment

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