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Chief
Starting at $14,999) US MSRP
 
Chief Dark Horse
Starting at $18,499) US MSRP
Sport Chief RT
Starting at $22,499) US MSRP
Chief  
 
Starting at US MSRP
$14,999
 
Engine / HP
Air Cooled, Thunderstroke 111 cu-in (1811 cc) - 108 ft-lbs of Torque
 
Gauge
Analog Speedometer, Digital Tachometer, Odometer, Trip Meter, Lamp Fuel Gauge, Fuel Range, Fuel Economy, Gear Position, Clock, Ambient Temp, Battery Voltage
 
Passenger Accommodations
Solo Seat - 2-Up Accessory Options
 
Storage
Accessory Options
 
Style / Trim
Mid Mount Foot Controls, Drag Handlebars, Slim Headlight Bucket, 19 in Cast Black Front Wheel, Exposed Rear Shocks, 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
3.976 in x 4.449 in (101 mm x 113 mm)
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Displacement
Displacement
111 cu-in (1,811 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 111
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
108 ft-lbs
Peak Torque RPM
Peak Torque RPM
3,200 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 Gallons (15.1 L)
Ground Clearance
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (125 mm)
GVWR
GVWR
1,160 lbs (526 kg)
Lean Angle
Lean Angle
28.5°
Overall Height
Overall Height
49.3 in (1,253 mm)
Overall Length
Overall Length
90 in (2,286 mm)
Overall Width
Overall Width
36.3 in (922 mm)
Rake/Trail
Rake/Trail
29° / 5.2 in (132 mm)
Seat Height
Seat Height
26.0 in (660 mm)
Storage
Storage
N/A
Weight (Dry Weight / Running Order)
Weight (Dry Weight / Running Order)
647 lbs (294 kg) / 670 lbs (304 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 / 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® 130/60 B19 61H
Front Wheel
Front Wheel
Cast 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Rear Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec® 180/65 B16 81H
Rear Wheel
Rear Wheel
Cast 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 Metallic
Factory Warranty
Factory Warranty
2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Lights
Lights
LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals
Passenger Accommodations
Passenger Accommodations
Solo Seat, 2-Up Accessory Options Available
Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment
Ride Modes, ABS, Keyless Ignition, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation
Storage
Storage
N/A, Accessory Storage Options Available
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
TECHNOLOGY
Audio
Audio
N/A, Accessory Bluetooth® Speaker Available
Gauge
Gauge
4" Analog Gauge with Speedometer, Indicator Lamps, and Multi-Function Display
RIDE COMMAND
RIDE COMMAND
N/A, Optional Accessory Upgrade
RIDE COMMAND+
RIDE COMMAND+
N/A, Optional Accessory Upgrade
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
STYLE
Design
Design
Mid Mount Foot Controls, Drag Handlebars, Slim Headlight Bucket, 19 in Cast Black Front Wheel, Exposed Rear Shocks, Bobbed Fenders
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Chief Dark Horse Change Model
 
Starting at US MSRP
$18,499
 
Engine / HP
Air Cooled, Thunderstroke 116 cu-in (1890 cc) - 120 ft-lbs of Torque
 
Gauge
4 in Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND; RIDE COMMAND+ Connected Navigation Technology via Bluetooth® Tethering
 
Passenger Accommodations
Solo Seat - 2-Up Accessory Options
 
Storage
Accessory Options
 
Style / Trim
Blacked-Out Finishes, Mid Mount Foot Controls, Drag Handlebars, Slim Headlight Bucket, 19 in Machine Highlighted Cast Black Front Wheel, Exposed Rear Shocks, 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
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 Gallons (15.1 L)
Ground Clearance
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (125 mm)
GVWR
GVWR
1,160 lbs (526 kg)
Lean Angle
Lean Angle
28.5°
Overall Height
Overall Height
49.3 in (1,253 mm)
Overall Length
Overall Length
90 in (2,286 mm)
Overall Width
Overall Width
36.3 in (922 mm)
Rake/Trail
Rake/Trail
29° / 5.2 in (132 mm)
Seat Height
Seat Height
26.0 in (660 mm)
Storage
Storage
N/A
Weight (Dry Weight / Running Order)
Weight (Dry Weight / Running Order)
647 lbs (294 kg) / 670 lbs (304 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
Metzeler Cruisetec® 130/60 B19 61H
Front Wheel
Front Wheel
Machine Highlighted Cast Black 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Rear Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec® 180/65 B16 81H
Rear Wheel
Rear Wheel
Machine Highlighted Cast Black 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, Deep Blue Metallic, Heavy Metal
Factory Warranty
Factory Warranty
2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Lights
Lights
LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals
Passenger Accommodations
Passenger Accommodations
Solo Seat, 2-Up Accessory Options Available
Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment
ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation
Storage
Storage
N/A, Accessory Storage Options Available
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
TECHNOLOGY
Audio
Audio
N/A, Accessory Bluetooth® Speaker Available
Gauge
Gauge
Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, Fuel Gauge, Compass, Ambient Temperature, Gear Indicator
RIDE COMMAND
RIDE COMMAND
4" Display Factory-Installed with GPS Navigation, Bluetooth® Connectivity, Ride Stats, and More
RIDE COMMAND+
RIDE COMMAND+
Via Bluetooth® Tethering with Account Sync, Connected Search and More *Requires cellular data.
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
STYLE
Design
Design
Blacked-Out Finishes, Mid Mount Foot Controls, Drag Handlebars, Slim Headlight Bucket, 19 in Machine Highlighted Cast Black Front Wheel, Exposed Rear Shocks, Bobbed Fenders
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
Sport Chief RT Change Model
 
Starting at US MSRP
$22,499
 
Engine / HP
Air Cooled, Thunderstroke 116 cu-in (1890 cc) - 120 ft-lbs of Torque
 
Gauge
4 in Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND; RIDE COMMAND+ Connected Navigation Technology via Bluetooth® Tethering
 
Passenger Accommodations
Two-Up High Bolster Seat and Passenger Pegs
 
Storage
Locking Rigid Saddlebags - 10 Gallons
 
Style / Trim
Blacked-Out Finishes, Forward Mount Foot Controls, Moto Style Handlebars and 6 in Machined Risers, Quarter Fairing, 19 in Sport Cast Black Front Wheel, 23-Click Adjustable Fox® Piggyback Shocks, KYB® Inverted Forks, Dual Disc Brembo® Brakes, 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
Exhaust
Exhaust
Dual exhaust w/ Collector at Catalyst
Gear Ratio (1st)
Gear Ratio (1st)
9.403 : 1 / 2.733:1
Gear Ratio (2nd)
Gear Ratio (2nd)
6.411 : 1 / 1.864:1
Gear Ratio (3rd)
Gear Ratio (3rd)
4.763 : 1 / 1.385:1
Gear Ratio (4th)
Gear Ratio (4th)
1.103:1
Gear Ratio (5th)
Gear Ratio (5th)
0.943:1
Gear Ratio (6th)
Gear Ratio (6th)
0.811:1
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 Gallons (15.1 L)
Ground Clearance
Ground Clearance
5.0 in (128 mm)
GVWR
GVWR
1,160 lbs (526 kg)
Lean Angle
Lean Angle
32.0°
Overall Height
Overall Height
50 in (1270 mm)
Overall Length
Overall Length
90.6 in (2,301 mm)
Overall Width
Overall Width
34.3 in (872 mm)
Rake/Trail
Rake/Trail
28° / 4.4 in (111 mm)
Seat Height
Seat Height
27.4 in (695 mm)
Storage
Storage
Locking Rigid Saddlebags - 10 Gallons
Weight (Dry Weight / Running Order)
Weight (Dry Weight / Running Order)
691 lbs (314 kg) / 714 lbs (324 kg)
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
64.6 in (1640 mm)
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
BRAKES
Front Brakes
Front Brakes
Dual Brembo® / 320mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Rear Brakes
Rear Brakes
Single / 298mm 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® 130/60 B19 61H
Front Wheel
Front Wheel
Sport Cast Black 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Rear Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec® 180/65 B16 81H
Rear Wheel
Rear Wheel
Sport Cast Black 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
43 mm
Front Suspension
Front Suspension
Inverted Telescopic Fork
Front Travel
Front Travel
5.1 in (130 mm)
Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension
Dual Shocks w/ Adjustable Preload
Rear Travel
Rear Travel
4.0 in (100 mm)
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
FEATURES
Color / Graphics
Color / Graphics
Black Smoke, Storm Blue, Heavy Metal, Vibrant Gold Orange Metallic
Factory Warranty
Factory Warranty
2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Lights
Lights
LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals
Passenger Accommodations
Passenger Accommodations
Two-Up High Bolster Seat and Passenger Pegs
Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment
ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, 90 Watt Audio System with Bluetooth®, Smartphone Compatible Input, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation
Storage
Storage
N/A, Accessory Storage Options Available
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
TECHNOLOGY
Audio
Audio
PowerBand Audio Bluetooth® Speaker, 90 Watts
Gauge
Gauge
Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator
RIDE COMMAND
RIDE COMMAND
4" Display Factory-Installed with GPS Navigation, Bluetooth® Connectivity, Ride Stats, and More
RIDE COMMAND+
RIDE COMMAND+
Via Bluetooth® Tethering with Account Sync, Connected Search and More *Requires cellular data.
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category
STYLE
Design
Design
Blacked-Out Finishes, Locking Rigid Saddlebags, PowerBand Audio, Forward Mount Foot Controls, Moto Style Handlebars and 6 in Machined Risers, Quarter Fairing, 19 in Sport Cast Black Front Wheel, 23-Click Adjustable Fox® Piggyback Shocks, KYB® Inverted Forks, Dual Disc Brembo® Brakes, Bobbed Fenders
No specs differences within this category
No specs differences within this category

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