Chief Dark Horse
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THUNDERSTROKE 116
The air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 produces 162Nm of raw torque for passing power in all 6 gears, giving you the power to leave everything—and everyone—in your exhaust.
HEAD-TURNING DESIGN
Turn heads on every corner with simple, purposeful design showcasing bobbed fenders, exposed rear shocks and a steel welded tube frame. It's an invitation to make it your own.
4" RIDE COMMAND TOUCHSCREEN
The 4" touchscreen maintains a classic aesthetic by disguising itself as an analog gauge. Use it as a speedo and a tach, but it also provides turn-by-turn navigation, controls ride modes, lets you answer and decline calls, and manage your music from any Bluetooth-connected device.
BLACK, AND MORE BLACK
Dark by design with premium gloss-black finishes from fender to fender.
Ride With Confidence
With a low seat height, a solo saddle, and mid-mount foot pegs that keep your feet underneath you, the Chief gives every rider complete control.
19" Machined Cast Wheel
The 19-inch machined cast front wheel with ABS adds to the menacing stance and will beg you to roll the throttle.
FEATURES FOR THE WIN
Off the line, every Chief Dark Horse comes with keyless ignition, USB charging port, cruise control, ABS, LED Lighting and super-sticky Pirelli® Night Dragon tyres.
CHOOSE YOUR RIDE
Choose between three ride modes — Tour, Standard, and Sport — for an experience that’s tailored to your riding style.
Key specifications
- Engine TypeAir-cooled Thunderstroke 116
- Peak Torque162 Nm
- ErgonomicsMid Mount Foot Controls with Drag Bars
- Infotainment4-inch touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND
- Fuel Capacity15,1L
Engine
| Engine Type | Thunderstroke 116 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1890 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 103.2mm x 113mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Electronic Fuel Injection System | Closed loop fuel Injection / 54mm bore |
Performance
| Peak Torque RPM | 2900 rpm |
|---|---|
| Peak Torque | 162 Nm |
Drivetrain
| Primary Drive | Gear Drive Wet Clutch |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate |
Gear Ratio (Overall)
| 1st | 9.403 : 1 |
|---|---|
| 2nd | 6.411 : 1 |
| 3rd | 4.763 : 1 |
| 4th | 3.796 : 1 |
| 5th | 3.243 : 1 |
| 6th | 2.789 : 1 |
| Final Drive | 2.2:1 |
Suspension
| Suspension: Front - Type/Travel | Telescopic Fork / 132 mm |
|---|---|
| Suspension: Rear - Type/Travel | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm |
Chassis
| Brakes/Front | Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Calliper |
|---|---|
| Brakes/Rear | Single / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Calliper |
| Tyres/Front | Pirelli Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H |
| Tyres/Rear | Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H |
| Wheels | Machine Highlighted Cast Black 19" x 3.5" / 16" x 5" |
| Exhaust | Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 1626 mm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height | 662 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm |
| Overall Length | 2286 mm |
| Overall Width | 922 mm |
| Overall Height | 1253 mm |
| Lean Angle | 28,5° |
| Rake | 29° |
| Trail | 132 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.1 L |
| GVWR | 522 kg |
| Weight (Empty tank / full of fuel) | 294 kg / 304 kg |
Features
| Colour / Graphics | Black Smoke,Springfield Blue Smoke,Sunset Red Metallic |
|---|---|
| Factory Warranty | 2 years |
Standard
| Standard Equipment | ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation |
|---|---|
| Lights | LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals |
Electrical
| Gauges | Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator |
|---|---|
| Infotainment | 4 in Touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND. 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. |
Engine
| Engine Type | Thunderstroke 116 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1890 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 103.2mm x 113mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Electronic Fuel Injection System | Closed loop fuel Injection / 54mm bore |
Performance
| Peak Torque RPM | 2900 rpm |
|---|---|
| Peak Torque | 162 Nm |
Drivetrain
| Primary Drive | Gear Drive Wet Clutch |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate |
Gear Ratio (Overall)
| 1st | 9.403 : 1 |
|---|---|
| 2nd | 6.411 : 1 |
| 3rd | 4.763 : 1 |
| 4th | 3.796 : 1 |
| 5th | 3.243 : 1 |
| 6th | 2.789 : 1 |
| Final Drive | 2.2:1 |
Suspension
| Suspension: Front - Type/Travel | Telescopic Fork / 132 mm |
|---|---|
| Suspension: Rear - Type/Travel | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm |
Chassis
| Brakes/Front | Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Calliper |
|---|---|
| Brakes/Rear | Single / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Calliper |
| Tyres/Front | Pirelli Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H |
| Tyres/Rear | Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H |
| Wheels | Machine Highlighted Cast Black 19" x 3.5" / 16" x 5" |
| Exhaust | Dual Exhaust w/ Collector at Catalyst |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 1626 mm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height | 662 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm |
| Overall Length | 2286 mm |
| Overall Width | 922 mm |
| Overall Height | 1253 mm |
| Lean Angle | 28,5° |
| Rake | 29° |
| Trail | 132 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.1 L |
| GVWR | 522 kg |
| Weight (Empty tank / full of fuel) | 294 kg / 304 kg |
Features
| Colour / Graphics | Springfield Blue Smoke, Sunset Red Metallic, Black Smoke, Sunset Red Smoke |
|---|---|
| Factory Warranty | 2 years |
Standard
| Standard Equipment | ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation |
|---|---|
| Lights | LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals |
Electrical
| Gauges | Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator |
|---|---|
| Infotainment | A 4" Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND with GPS Navigation, Ride Tracking, Bluetooth® Connectivity and More; Factory-Installed RIDE COMMAND+ Telecommunications Unit (TCU) for One-Year FREE with Bike Health, Bike Locator, Intuitive Destination Search and More (Features and Connectivity Vary by Country) |
Engine
| Engine Type | Thunderstroke 116 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1890 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 103.2mm x 113mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Electronic Fuel Injection System | Closed loop fuel Injection / 54mm bore |
Performance
| Peak Torque RPM | 2900 rpm |
|---|---|
| Peak Torque | 162 Nm |
Drivetrain
| Primary Drive | Gear Drive Wet Clutch |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate |
Gear Ratio (Overall)
| 1st | 9.403 : 1 |
|---|---|
| 2nd | 6.411 : 1 |
| 3rd | 4.763 : 1 |
| 4th | 3.796 : 1 |
| 5th | 3.243 : 1 |
| 6th | 2.789 : 1 |
| Final Drive | 2.2:1 |
Suspension
| Suspension: Front - Type/Travel | Telescopic Fork / 132 mm |
|---|---|
| Suspension: Rear - Type/Travel | Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm |
Chassis
| Brakes/Front | Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Calliper |
|---|---|
| Brakes/Rear | Single / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Calliper |
| Tyres/Front | Pirelli Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H |
| Tyres/Rear | Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H |
| Wheels | Machine Highlighted Cast Black 19" x 3.5" / 16" x 5" |
| Exhaust | Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 1626 mm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height | 662 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm |
| Overall Length | 2286 mm |
| Overall Width | 922 mm |
| Overall Height | 1253 mm |
| Lean Angle | 28,5° |
| Rake | 29° |
| Trail | 132 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.1 L |
| GVWR | 522 kg |
| Weight (Empty tank / full of fuel) | 294 kg / 304 kg |
Features
| Colour / Graphics | Black Smoke,Springfield Blue Smoke,Sunset Red Metallic |
|---|---|
| Factory Warranty | 2 years |
Standard
| Standard Equipment | ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation |
|---|---|
| Lights | LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals |
Electrical
| Gauges | Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator |
|---|---|
| Infotainment | 4 in Touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND. 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. |
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