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Summary

To help you narrow down your decision, we put together a quick side by side comparison of key highlight specs.

Chief Dark Horse Chief Dark Horse Change Motorcycle
 
Starting at US MSRP
$17,499
 
Engine / HP
Thunderstroke Air Cooled 116 cu in (1890 cc) - 120 ft lbs Torque
 
Gauge
4 in display powered by RIDE COMMAND with Navigation and Connected Services, Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator
 
Passenger Accommodations
Solo Seat, 2-up Accessory Options
 
Storage
Accessory Options
 
Style / Trim
Mid Mount Foot Controls, Drag Handlebars, Slim Headlight Bucket, 19" Machine Highlighted Cast Black Front Wheel, Exposed Rear Shocks, Bobbed Fenders, Blacked-Out Finishes
 
Technology
LED Lighting, Keyless Ignition, Fuel Level Indication, Ride Modes, Cruise Control, 12V Charge Port, ABS, Rear Cylinder Deactivation

 

Full Comparison

Engine & Drivetrain
Engine & Drivetrain
Bore x Stroke
Bore x Stroke
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
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 (162 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 differences within this group
No differences within this group
Dimensions
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity
Fuel Capacity
4.0 gal (15.1 L)
Ground Clearance
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (125 mm)
GVWR
GVWR
1,160 lbs (522 kg) / 1,160 lb (522 kg)
Lean Angle
Lean Angle
28.5°
Overall Height
Overall Height
49.3 in (1,253 cm)
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 (131.5 mm)
Seat Height
Seat Height
26.0 in (662 mm)
Weight (Empty Tank / Full of Fuel)
Weight (Empty Tank / Full of Fuel)
647 lbs (294 kg) / 670 lbs (304 kg) / 647 lbs / 670 lbs (294 kg / 304 kg)
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
64.0 in (1,626 mm)
No differences within this group
No differences within this group
Brakes
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 differences within this group
No differences within this group
Tires / Wheels
Tires / Wheels
Front Tires
Front Tires
Pirelli® Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Front Wheel
Front Wheel
Machine Highlighted Cast Black 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Rear Tires
Pirelli® Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Rear Wheel
Rear Wheel
Machine Highlighted Cast Black 16 in x 5 in
No differences within this group
No differences within this group
Suspension
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 differences within this group
No differences within this group
Features
Features
Color / Graphics
Color / Graphics
Alumina Jade Smoke, Black Smoke, Stealth Gray
Factory Warranty
Factory Warranty
2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Gauges
Gauges
Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, Fuel Gauge, Compass, Ambient Temperature, Gear Indicator
Infotainment
Infotainment
A 4" Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND with GPS Navigation, Customizable Gauge Screens, Bluetooth Connectivity and More; Factory-Installed RIDE COMMAND+ Modem for One-Year FREE with Live Weather and Traffic Overlay, Bike Health, Bike Locator, Intuitive Destination Search and More
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 differences within this group
No differences within this group
Chief Chief Change Motorcycle
 
Starting at US MSRP
$14,999
 
Engine / HP
Thunderstroke Air Cooled 111 cu in (1811 cc) - 108 ft lbs Torque
 
Gauge
Electronic speedometer with odometer; dual tripmeters; digital tachometer; ambient air temperature; fuel range; average fuel economy; battery voltage; gear position display; real-time clock; vehicle trouble code readout; low engine oil pressure; and 9 LED telltale indicators: cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS (if equipped), check engine, MPH or km/h unit designation; electronic fuel gauge with low fuel LED indicator
 
Passenger Accommodations
Solo Seat, 2-up Accessory Options
 
Storage
Accessory Options
 
Style / Trim
Mid Mount Foot Controls, Drag Handlebars, Slim Headlight Bucket, 19" 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 Optional, Rear Cylinder Deactivation

 

Full Comparison

Engine & Drivetrain
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 / 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 (146 Nm)
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 differences within this group
No differences within this group
Dimensions
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity
Fuel Capacity
4.0 gal (15.1 L)
Ground Clearance
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (125 mm)
GVWR
GVWR
1,160 lbs (522 kg) / 1,160 lb (522 kg)
Lean Angle
Lean Angle
28.5°
Overall Height
Overall Height
49.3 in (1,253 cm)
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 (131.5 mm)
Seat Height
Seat Height
26.0 in (662 mm)
Weight (Empty Tank / Full of Fuel)
Weight (Empty Tank / Full of Fuel)
647 lbs (294 kg) / 670 lbs (304 kg) / 647 lbs / 670 lbs (294 kg / 304 kg)
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
64.0 in (1,626 mm)
No differences within this group
No differences within this group
Brakes
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 differences within this group
No differences within this group
Tires / Wheels
Tires / Wheels
Front Tires
Front Tires
Pirelli® Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Front Wheel
Front Wheel
Cast Black 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Rear Tires
Pirelli® Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Rear Wheel
Rear Wheel
Cast Black 16 in x 5 in
No differences within this group
No differences within this group
Suspension
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) / 3.0 in (76 mm)
No differences within this group
No differences within this group
Features
Features
Color / Graphics
Color / Graphics
Black Metallic, Ruby Smoke, White Smoke
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 Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals
Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment
Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation
No differences within this group
No differences within this group