First ride and impressions of the 2023 Indian Sport Chief

*Rabid Hedgehog is not paid to ride and make reviews by any manufacturer, just a mad man with an opinion.*
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Specs for the 2023 Indian Sport Chief
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Engine & Drivetrain
Engine Thunderstroke 116 CI (1890CC) Air cooled
Bore x Stroke 4.063 in x 4.449 in (103.2 mm x 113 mm)
Compression Ratio 11:1
Peak Torque 120 ft-lbs
Peak Torque RPM 2,900 rpm
Drive/Driven Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Electronic Fuel Injection System Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
Exhaust Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover
Transmission 6 speed sequential manual
Transmission/Final Drive 2.2 : 1
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 Width33.1 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 Travel4.0 in (100 mm)
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.

[@trippontwowheels]

Good to see you again RH!

[@RabidHedgehog]

Thanks!

[@andyedmond248]

G'day from Oz brother. I am seriously looking at this model Chief, so I really appreciate your personal thoughts regarding this bike. I'm 6'1, so I reckon I should be able to fit the bike comfortably enough. Have to wait for these bikes to come to our shores before I can have the opportunity to test one out. Glad I can catch up with you again mate. Great review, cheers brother.

[@NDNRiders]

Love the content. Scott and his family are the best over at Indian okc.

[@Walkwith7]

I'm honestly sold on getting this but I'm more curious whether to do 6 or 10 inch risers

[@curtismager9281]

Im 6'0 and decided on 6 inch risers

[@mikeessary4925]

Good to see an upload from you sir!!

[@drewloney]

Hmmm second bike to go with the Challenger Elite maybe, but throw the Lloydz 126 engine kit on it, real sleeper then with only 680 odd lbs

[@glenninman7949]

Sounds like you are yelling 10:29