“Since its launch in 2021, the new Indian Chief has garnered incredible feedback from riders around the world,” said Mike Dougherty, President of Indian Motorcycle, during the presentation.
“With the introduction of Sport Chief, the 2023 Indian Chief lineup is more diverse than ever, offering a wide range of options and styling to meet the unique personality and driving preferences of every driver.”
When the Sports Chief, Indian Motorcycle’s engineering team focused on performance by using the best components from name brands. With the KYB inverted front forks, which are also part of the models Indian Challenger, Sports Chief provides superior handling and performance.
Featuring Brembo dual-disc radial brakes, Sport Chief’s four-piston semi-floating calipers deliver confidence-inspiring stopping power, while FOX rear shocks piggy back they increase travel by 10cm and increase lean angle to 29.5 degrees, compared to other Indian Chief models.
The result is an Indian Chief that begs for more aggressive handling and provides the confidence and ability to take the experience to another level.
“In 2021, we celebrate the centennial of Indian Chief with a line that pays homage to the glory days of American motorcycling,” said Ola Stenegärd, Director of Industrial Design for Indian Motorcycle. “With Sport Chief, we wanted to keep the same laid-back attitude and all-American muscle, but elevate it even further with components that not only deliver style and attitude, but completely raise the bar for high-end cruisers,” said Sport Chief. executive.