Indian Sport Chief
Described as combining "timeless American style with quality performance-oriented componentry," Indian Motorcycle says that its new Sport Chief is "its most aggressive iteration of the iconic Indian Chief, building upon one of the most historic and influential motorcycle namesakes of all time."
Featuring FOX piggyback shocks (that increase travel to four inches and lean angle to 29.5 degrees compared to other Indian Chief models), KYB inverted front forks (as featured on Indian Challenger models) and dual-disc, four-piston, semi-floating caliper, radial-mounted Brembo brakes, "the 2023 Sport Chief raises the bar for American V-twin performance cruisers. 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 the Sport Chief, the 2023 Indian Chief line-up is more diverse than ever, offering a wide range of performance and styling options to meet each rider's unique personality and riding preferences."
"The Sport Chiefs offer superior handling and ride performance and confidence-inspiring stopping power while begging for more aggressive riding. In 2021, we celebrated the 100-year anniversary of Indian Chief with a line-up 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 carefree 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."
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| Ola Stenegärd, Director of Industrial Design for Indian Motorcycle, said: "The Sport Chiefs offer superior handling and ride performance and confidence-inspiring stopping power while begging for more aggressive riding." |
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 line-up."
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.
