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CHIEFTAIN ELITE SPECIFICATIONS

Find specifications below for the 2023 Chieftain Elite Motorcycle. Specs include displacement, engine type, torque, fuel capacity, seat height, wheelbase, height, weight, length, brakes, suspension, gauges, color options and standard equipment.  

Engine & Drivetrain

Bore x Stroke
4.063 in x 4.449 in (103.2 mm x 113 mm)
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Displacement
116 cu in (1,890 cc)
Drive/Driven Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
Engine Type
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Exhaust
Split Dual exhaust w/ Resonator
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
126 ft-lbs
Peak Torque RPM
3,000 rpm
Transmission/Final Drive
2.2 : 1
Transmission/Primary Drive
Gear Drive Wet Clutch

Dimensions

Fuel Capacity
5.5 gal (20.8 L)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
GVWR
1,385 lbs (628 kg)
Lean Angle
31°
Overall Height
54 in (1372 mm)
Overall Length
98.7 in (2,506 mm)
Overall Width
40.3 in (1023 mm)
Rake/Trail
25° / 5.9 in (150 mm)
Seat Height
25.6 in (650 mm)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
797 lbs (362 kg) / 829 lbs (376 kg)
Wheelbase
65.7 in (1668 mm)

Brakes

Front Brakes
Dual / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Rear Brakes
Single / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper

Tires / Wheels

Front Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec 130/60B19 61H
Front Wheel
Precision Machined 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec 180/60R16 80H
Rear Wheel
Precision Machined 16 in x 5 in

Suspension

Front Fork Tube Diameter
46 mm
Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
Front Travel
4.7 in (119 mm)
Rear Suspension
Single Shock w/ Air adjust
Rear Travel
4.5 in (114 mm)

Features

Color / Graphics
Super Graphite Smoke / Black Smoke with Shadow Bronze Accents.
Factory Warranty
2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Gauges
Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer with fuel gauge, range, odometer and current gear. 15 LED telltale indicators; cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation.
Infotainment
7 in touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND: Model year 2023 bikes includes a complimentary 1-year trial for RIDE COMMAND+ (after which fees apply) which includes features like live traffic/weather, intuitive destination search, vehicle health and vehicle locator. 7 in touchscreen display with real-time clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; map/navigation; Bluetooth® status for phone and headset; vehicle status (tire pressure, 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; vehicle trouble code readout; Apple CarPlay® integration.
Lights
LED lighting including Adaptive LED Headlamp, LED Saddlebag lights
Standard Equipment
Premium Bronze Chrome Engine Finishes; Push button adjustable 13.7" Tinted Flare Windshield; Headdress Floorboards; Highway Bars; Gunfighter Style Seat; Tire Pressure Monitoring; Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags; Selectable Ride Modes; Rear Cylinder Deactivation; ABS; Cruise Control; Keyless Ignition; 400 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Bluetooth®, USB, and Weatherband; 12V Charging Port
116 cu in
Engine Size
126 ft-lbs
Torque
400-Watt
Audio

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