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SPORT CHIEF SPECIFICATIONS

Find specifications below for the 2026 Indian Sport Chief 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
Electronic Fuel Injection System
Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
Engine Type
Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116
Exhaust
Dual exhaust w/ Collector at Catalyst
Gear Ratio (1st)
2.733:1
Gear Ratio (2nd)
1.864:1
Gear Ratio (3rd)
1.385:1
Gear Ratio (4th)
1.103:1
Gear Ratio (5th)
0.943:1
Gear Ratio (6th)
0.811:1
Peak Torque RPM
2,900 rpm
Torque
120 ft-lbs
Transmission/Final Drive
2.2 : 1
Transmission/Primary Drive
Gear Drive Wet Clutch

DIMENSIONS

Fuel Capacity
4.0 Gallons (15.1 L)
Ground Clearance
5.0 in (128 mm)
GVWR
1,160 lbs (526 kg)
Lean Angle
32.0°
Overall Height
46.5 in (1,181 mm)
Overall Length
90.6 in (2,301 mm)
Overall Width
30.5 in (774 mm)
Rake/Trail
28° / 4.4 in (111 mm)
Seat Height
27.0 in (686 mm)
Weight (Dry Weight / Running Order)
665 lbs (302 kg) / 685 lbs (311 kg)
Wheelbase
64.6 in (1640 mm)

BRAKES

Front Brakes
Dual Brembo® / 320mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Rear Brakes
Single / 298mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper

TIRES / WHEELS

Front Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec® 130/60 B19 61H
Front Wheel
Sport Cast Black 19 in x 3.5 in
Rear Tires
Metzeler Cruisetec® 180/65 B16 81H
Rear Wheel
Sport Cast Black 16 in x 5 in

SUSPENSION

Front Fork Tube Diameter
43 mm
Front Suspension
Inverted Telescopic Fork
Front Travel
5.1 in (130 mm)
Rear Suspension
Dual Shocks
Rear Travel
4.0 in (100 mm)

FEATURES

Color / Graphics
Black Smoke, Heavy Metal Smoke, Indy Red
Factory Warranty
2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Lights
LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals
Passenger Accommodations
Solo Gunfighter Style Seat, 2-Up Accessory Options Available
Standard Equipment
ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation
Storage
N/A, Accessory Storage Options Available

TECHNOLOGY

Audio
N/A, Accessory Bluetooth® Speaker Available
Gauge
Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator
RIDE COMMAND
4" Display Factory-Installed with GPS Navigation, Bluetooth® Connectivity, Ride Stats, and More
RIDE COMMAND+
Via Bluetooth® Tethering with Account Sync, Connected Search and More *Requires cellular data.

STYLE

Design
Blacked-Out Finishes, Forward Foot Controls, Moto Style Handlebars and 6 in Machined Risers, Quarter Fairing, 19 in Sport Cast Black Front Wheel, Fox® Piggyback Shocks, KYB® Inverted Forks, Dual Disc Brembo® Brakes, Bobbed Fenders
116 CU-IN
Displacement
120 FT-LBS
Torque
2,900 RPM
Peak Torque RPM
Side view of the 2026 Indian Sport Chief motorcycle with height, width and length dimensions.

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