THUNDERSTROKE 116 V-TWIN ENGINE
The air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 engine produces 171 Nm of torque for exceptional power at low RPM and a smooth ride at any speed.
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This bagger’s streamlined look matches its impressive performance capabilities. It’s powerful, loud and loaded with ride-enhancing technology.
The air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 engine produces 171 Nm of torque for exceptional power at low RPM and a smooth ride at any speed.
Blacked-out finishes, a sleek fairing, slammed saddlebags, and gunfighter style seat deliver a streamlined, commanding presence.
LED lighting from nose to tail and a lowered stance complete the custom-inspired look.
The Chieftain Dark Horse combines superior power and agile handling to deliver a confident, high-performance ride.
Hear every note with high-output speakers in the fairing that deliver 100-watts of crystal-clear audio. And the dynamic equaliser automatically adjusts for road, wind, and engine noise.
Low seat height, ergonomically-designed controls, and a lightweight cast aluminium frame come together for responsive handling and agile cornering - providing a confidence inspiring ride for riders across the board.
Choose between three ride modes, Tour, Standard, and Sport, for an experience that's customised to your riding style. Rear Cylinder Deactivation automatically shuts off the rear cylinder when the bike is stopped for enhanced comfort in slow-moving traffic.
A full suite of the latest technology adds customisation and comfort to every ride.
With the push of a handlebar-mounted button, this flare windshield will raise or lower to your preferred position.
The Chieftain Dark Horse comes standard with LED lighting, keyless ignition, cruise control, power-locking saddlebags, ABS and tyre pressure monitoring.
Keep your cargo protected from the elements with 68+ Litres of weatherproof storage in power-locking slammed saddlebags.
Further Enhanced Riding Experience.
iPhone® users can now easily access Apple Music, Maps, send messages with Siri and more through the Ride Command 7” screen and a supported Bluetooth headset (not included).
All on a user-friendly interface that iPhone users will instantly recognise.
| 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 | 3000 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 171 Nm |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Primary Drive | Gear Drive Wet Clutch |
| Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist |
| 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/119 mm |
| Suspension: Rear - Type/Travel | Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Brakes/Front | Dual 300mm floating rotors with 4 Piston Calliper |
| Brakes/Rear | Single / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Calliper |
| Tires/Front | Metzeler Cruisetec 130/60B19 66H |
| Tires/Rear | Metzeler Cruisetec 180/60R16 80H |
| Wheels | 10 Spoke Contrast Cut 19" x 3.5" / 16" x 5" |
| Exhaust | Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1668 mm |
| Seat Height | 650 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm |
| Overall Length | 2506 mm |
| Overall Width | 1023 mm |
| Overall Height | 1372 mm |
| Lean Angle | 31° |
| Rake | 25° |
| Trail | 150.0 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.8 L |
| GVWR | 628 kgs |
| Weight (Empty tank / full of fuel) | 359kg / 373 kg |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Colour / Graphics | Black Smoke, Ruby Smoke, Sagebrush Smoke Icon: Stealth Gray Azure |
| Factory Warranty | 2 Years, Unlimited Kilometers |
| Standard | |
|---|---|
| Standard Equipment | 7" Touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND with Apple CarPlay integration; Power Windshield; Highway Bars; Vinyl Rogue Seat; Tyre Pressure Monitoring; Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags; Selectable Ride Modes; Rear Cylinder Deactivation; ABS; Cruise Control; Keyless Ignition; 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input; 12V Charging Port |
| Lights | LED Headlamp/Tail/Brake/Turn Signal |
| Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Gauges | Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer with fuel gauge, range, odometer and current gear. |
| Infotainment | 7" touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND: 7" touchscreen display with real-time clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; Bluetooth status for phone and headset; vehicle status (tire pressure, 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; vehicle trouble code readout; Apple CarPlay integration. |
