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INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE LIMITED 116 2023

INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE LIMITED 116 2023
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE LIMITED 116 2023 · Photo: Retired electrician, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELINDIAN CHIEFTAIN ELITE LIMITED 116 2023
Year2023
Engine TypeThunder Stroke 116, 49 degree V-twin, 4-stroke, air/oil cooled
Displacement / Capacity1890 cc / 116 cu in
Bore X Stroke103.2 x 113 mm
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooled
Max Power—
Max Torque171 Nm / 126.1 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Ignition—
InductionElectronic fuel injection, closed loop, 54 mm throttle body
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6-speed
ClutchWet, multi-plate, assist
Final DriveBelt
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameHigh-tensile steel, monoshock
Front Suspension46 mm telescopic forks, 119 mm / 4.7 in travel
Rear SuspensionSingle shock, air adjustable, 114 mm / 4.5 in travel
Front BrakesDual 300 mm floating discs, 4-piston calipers, ABS
Rear BrakesSingle 300 mm floating disc, 2-piston caliper, ABS
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2506 mm / 98.7 in
Overall Width1023 mm / 40.3 in
Overall Height1371.6 mm / 54 in
Seat Height650 mm / 25.6 in
Wheelbase1668 mm / 65.7 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in
Dry Weight362 kg / 797 lb
Wet Weight376 kg / 829 lb
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre130/60B19 61H
Rear Tyre180/60R16 80H
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Indian file

The 2023 Chieftain Elite was a numbered run of only 175 bikes, a dressed-up version of the Thunder Stroke 116 touring Chieftain. It was set apart by Super Graphite Smoke paint, Shadow Bronze finishes, Indian headdress floorboards, an open front fender and a machined 10-spoke front wheel. Touring kit included a power-adjustable windshield, adaptive LED headlight, RIDE COMMAND touchscreen with navigation and CarPlay, and locking weatherproof saddlebags.