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Indian Springfield Dark Horse
Starting at $23,999) US MSRP
 
Chieftain Dark Horse
Starting at $28,999) US MSRP
Chief Bobber Dark Horse
Starting at $19,499) US MSRP
Indian Springfield Dark Horse  
 
Starting at US MSRP
$23,999
 
Engine / HP
Thunderstroke Air Cooled 116 cu in (1890cc) - 126 ft-lbs Torque
 
Gauge
Tank Mounted Analog Instrument Cluster
 
Passenger Accommodations
2-Up Gunfighter Style Seat and Passenger Pegs
 
Storage
Remote-locking Slammed Hard Bags - 18 Gallons
 
Style / Trim
Completely Blacked-Out, Mid-Rise Handlebars, and Open Fender with 19 in 10-Spoke Contrast Cut Front Wheel
 
Technology
Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Keyless ignition, Ride modes, Cruise control, ABS, Rear Cylinder Deactivation

 

Full Comparison

ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
Bore x Stroke
Bore x Stroke
4.063 in x 4.449 in (103.2 mm x 113 mm)
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio
11.0 : 1
Displacement
Displacement
116 cu in (1,890 cc)
Drive/Driven Clutch
Drive/Driven Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
Engine Type
Engine Type
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 / Thunderstroke 116
Exhaust
Exhaust
Split Dual Exhaust w/ Cross-over
Gear Ratio (1st)
Gear Ratio (1st)
9.403 : 1
Gear Ratio (2nd)
Gear Ratio (2nd)
6.411 : 1
Gear Ratio (3rd)
Gear Ratio (3rd)
4.763 : 1
Gear Ratio (4th)
Gear Ratio (4th)
3.796 : 1
Gear Ratio (5th)
Gear Ratio (5th)
3.243 : 1
Gear Ratio (6th)
Gear Ratio (6th)
2.789 : 1
Peak Torque
Peak Torque
126 ft-lbs / 126 ft-lbs (171 Nm)
Peak Torque RPM
Peak Torque RPM
2,900 rpm
Transmission/Final Drive
Transmission/Final Drive
2.2 : 1
Transmission/Primary Drive
Transmission/Primary Drive
Gear Drive Wet Clutch
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity
Fuel Capacity
5.5 gal (20.8 L)
Ground Clearance
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
GVWR
GVWR
1,385 lbs (628 kg)
Lean Angle
Lean Angle
31°
Overall Height
Overall Height
48.3 in (1226 mm)
Overall Length
Overall Length
99.3 in (2,522 mm)
Overall Width
Overall Width
38.3 in (972 mm)
Rake/Trail
Rake/Trail
25° / 5.2 in (133 mm)
Seat Height
Seat Height
25.6 in (650 mm)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
758 lbs (344 kg) / 790 lbs (358 kg)
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
67.0 in (1,701 mm)
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
BRAKES
Front Brakes
Front Brakes
Dual / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Rear Brakes
Rear Brakes
Single / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
TIRES / WHEELS
Front Tires
Front Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec 130/60B19 66H
Front Wheel
Front Wheel
10-Spoke Contrast Cut 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Rear Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec 180/60R16 80H
Rear Wheel
Rear Wheel
10-Spoke Contrast Cut 16 in x 5 in
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
SUSPENSION
Front Fork Tube Diameter
Front Fork Tube Diameter
46 mm
Front Suspension
Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
Front Travel
Front Travel
4.7 in (119 mm)
Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension
Single Shock w/ Air adjust
Rear Travel
Rear Travel
4.5 in (114 mm)
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
FEATURES
Color / Graphics
Color / Graphics
Black Smoke, Quartz Gray
Factory Warranty
Factory Warranty
2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Gauges
Gauges
4" Analog Gauge with Speedometer, Indicator Lamps, and Multi-Function Display. 
Infotainment
Infotainment
N/A
Lights
Lights
LED Headlamp/Driving, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signal
Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment
Remote-Locking Hard Saddlebags, Vinyl Rogue Seat; Tire Pressure Monitoring; Light Bar; ABS, Selectable Ride Modes; Cruise Control; Keyless Ignition
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Chieftain Dark Horse Change Model
 
Starting at US MSRP
$28,999
 
Engine / HP
Thunderstroke Air Cooled 116 cu in (1890cc) - 126 ft lbs Torque
 
Gauge
7 in Touchscreen Powered by RIDE COMMAND with Navigation, RIDE COMMAND+ and Apple CarPlay integration; Fairing-mounted Instrument Cluster
 
Passenger Accommodations
2-Up Gunfighter Style Seat and Passenger Pegs
 
Storage
Remote Locking Hard Saddle Bags, Dash Compartment, 18.2 Gallons Total
 
Style / Trim
Blacked-out finishes, streamlined fork-mounted fairing & slammed saddlebags, LED Lighting
 
Technology
Smart Lean Technology, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Power Windscreen, USB Charging Port, Keyless Ignition, Ride Modes, Cruise Control, ABS, Rear Cylinder Deactivation

 

Full Comparison

ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
Bore x Stroke
Bore x Stroke
4.063 in x 4.449 in (103.2 mm x 113 mm) / 4.063" x 4.449" (103.2mm x113mm)
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio
11.0 : 1
Displacement
Displacement
116 cu in (1,890 cc)
Drive/Driven Clutch
Drive/Driven Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
Engine Type
Engine Type
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 / Thunderstroke 116
Exhaust
Exhaust
Split Dual Exhaust w/ Cross-over
Gear Ratio (1st)
Gear Ratio (1st)
9.403 : 1
Gear Ratio (2nd)
Gear Ratio (2nd)
6.411 : 1
Gear Ratio (3rd)
Gear Ratio (3rd)
4.763 : 1
Gear Ratio (4th)
Gear Ratio (4th)
3.796 : 1
Gear Ratio (5th)
Gear Ratio (5th)
3.243 : 1
Gear Ratio (6th)
Gear Ratio (6th)
2.789 : 1
Peak Torque
Peak Torque
126 ft-lbs / 126 ft-lbs (171 Nm)
Peak Torque RPM
Peak Torque RPM
2,900 rpm
Transmission/Final Drive
Transmission/Final Drive
2.2 : 1
Transmission/Primary Drive
Transmission/Primary Drive
Gear Drive Wet Clutch
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity
Fuel Capacity
5.5 gal (20.8 L)
Ground Clearance
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
GVWR
GVWR
1,385 lbs (628 kg)
Lean Angle
Lean Angle
31°
Overall Height
Overall Height
51.6 in (1310 mm) / 51.6 in / 1310 mm
Overall Length
Overall Length
98.7 in (2,506 mm)
Overall Width
Overall Width
40.3 in (1023 mm) / 40.3 in / 1023 mm
Rake/Trail
Rake/Trail
25° / 5.9 in (150 mm)
Seat Height
Seat Height
25.6 in (650 mm)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
791 lbs (359 kg) / 823 lbs  (373 kg)
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
65.7 in (1668 mm)
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
BRAKES
Front Brakes
Front Brakes
Dual / 300mm floating rotor / with 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes
Rear Brakes
Single / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
TIRES / WHEELS
Front Tires
Front Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec 130/60B19 66H
Front Wheel
Front Wheel
10-Spoke Contrast Cut 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Rear Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec 180/60R16 80H
Rear Wheel
Rear Wheel
10-Spoke Contrast Cut 16 in x 5 in
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
SUSPENSION
Front Fork Tube Diameter
Front Fork Tube Diameter
46 mm
Front Suspension
Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
Front Travel
Front Travel
4.7 in (119 mm)
Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension
Single Shock w/ Air adjust
Rear Travel
Rear Travel
4.5 in (114 mm)
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
FEATURES
Color / Graphics
Color / Graphics
Black Smoke, Quartz Gray, Ruby Smoke, Sagebrush Smoke. Icon: Spirit Blue Smoke, Stealth Gray with Graphics, Copper Smoke
Factory Warranty
Factory Warranty
2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Gauges
Gauges
Fairing-Mounted Instrument Cluster with Analog Speedometer and Tachometer; Fuel Gauge, Range, Odometer and Current Gear
Infotainment
Infotainment
7 in display 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. / 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.
Lights
Lights
LED Headlamp/Tail/Brake/Turn Signal
Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment
7 in Touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND with Navigation and Apple CarPlay integration; Power Windshield; Highway Bars; Vinyl Gunfighter Style Seat; Tire Pressure Monitoring; Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags; Selectable Ride Modes; Rear Cylinder Deactivation; ABS; Cruise Control; Keyless Ignition; 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input, and Weatherband; 12V Charging Port / 7 in Touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND with Navigation and Apple CarPlay integration; Power Windshield; Highway Bars; Vinyl Rogue Seat; Tire Pressure Monitoring; Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags; Selectable Ride Modes; Rear Cylinder Deactivation; ABS; Cruise Control; Keyless Ignition; 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Bluetooth®, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input, and Weatherband; 12V Charging Port
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Chief Bobber Dark Horse Change Model
 
Starting at US MSRP
$19,499
 
Engine / HP
Thunderstroke Air Cooled 116 cu in (1890 cc) - 120 ft lbs Torque
 
Gauge
4 in Touchscreen Powered by RIDE COMMAND with Navigation and 1 Year of RIDE COMMAND+
 
Passenger Accommodations
Solo Seat, 2-up Accessory Options
 
Storage
Accessory Options
 
Style / Trim
Blacked-Out Finishes, Forward Mount Foot Controls, Mini-Ape Handlebars, Nacelle and Large Headlight Bucket, Fork Covers, Shock Covers, 16 in Wire Spoke Wheels, Bobbed Fenders
 
Technology
LED Lighting, Keyless Ignition, Fuel Level Indication, Ride Modes, Cruise Control, 12V Charge Port, ABS, Rear Cylinder Deactivation

 

Full Comparison

ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
Bore x Stroke
Bore x Stroke
4.063 in x 4.449 in (103.2 mm x 113 mm)
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio
11.0 : 1
Displacement
Displacement
116 cu in (1,890 cc)
Drive/Driven Clutch
Drive/Driven Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
Engine Type
Engine Type
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 / Thunderstroke 116
Exhaust
Exhaust
Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover
Gear Ratio (1st)
Gear Ratio (1st)
9.403 : 1
Gear Ratio (2nd)
Gear Ratio (2nd)
6.411 : 1
Gear Ratio (3rd)
Gear Ratio (3rd)
4.763 : 1
Gear Ratio (4th)
Gear Ratio (4th)
3.796 : 1
Gear Ratio (5th)
Gear Ratio (5th)
3.243 : 1
Gear Ratio (6th)
Gear Ratio (6th)
2.789 : 1
Peak Torque
Peak Torque
120 ft-lbs
Peak Torque RPM
Peak Torque RPM
2,900 rpm
Transmission/Final Drive
Transmission/Final Drive
2.2 : 1
Transmission/Primary Drive
Transmission/Primary Drive
Gear Drive Wet Clutch
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity
Fuel Capacity
4.0 gal (15.1 L)
Ground Clearance
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (125 mm)
GVWR
GVWR
1,160 lb (522 kg)
Lean Angle
Lean Angle
28.5°
Overall Height
Overall Height
53.1 in (1,349 mm)
Overall Length
Overall Length
90 in (2,286 mm)
Overall Width
Overall Width
36 in (915 mm)
Rake/Trail
Rake/Trail
29° / 5.2 in (132 mm)
Seat Height
Seat Height
26.0 in (660 mm)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
670 lbs (304 kg) / 694 lbs (315 kg)
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
64.0 in (1,626 mm)
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
BRAKES
Front Brakes
Front Brakes
Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Rear Brakes
Rear Brakes
Single / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
TIRES / WHEELS
Front Tires
Front Tires
Pirelli® Night Dragon 130/90B16 67H
Front Wheel
Front Wheel
Wire Spoke 16 in x 3 in
Rear Tires
Rear Tires
Pirelli® Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Rear Wheel
Rear Wheel
Wire Spoke 16 in x 5 in
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
SUSPENSION
Front Fork Tube Diameter
Front Fork Tube Diameter
46 mm
Front Suspension
Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
Front Travel
Front Travel
5.2 in (132 mm)
Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension
Dual Shocks w/adjustable preload
Rear Travel
Rear Travel
3.0 in (75 mm)
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
FEATURES
Color / Graphics
Color / Graphics
Black Smoke, Titanium Smoke, Silver Quartz Smoke. Icon: Copper Smoke
Factory Warranty
Factory Warranty
2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Gauges
Gauges
Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, Fuel Gauge, Compass, Ambient Temperature, Gear Indicator
Infotainment
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.
Lights
Lights
LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals
Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment
ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category

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