2023 Indian Sport Chief Review – First Ride

Sport cruiser is an oxymoron in some ways, but Indian's new 2023 Sport Chief injects some athleticism into the popular Chief platform with some FOX shocks with four inches of suspension travel, an inverted KYB fork, sharper steering geometry, and Brembo brakes. Also, does the silhouette look vaguely familiar to you? Maybe a little bit like a Harley-Davidson Low Rider S? That's no coincidence. Indian's gunning for The Motor Company with this one.

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[Motorcyclecom]

Hey gang. Yes, we made a mistake. In case you didn't catch the graphic in the beginning, I meant to say Low Rider S, not the ST. I'll take my lashings now. BUT, hopefully, you stay 'tll the end to see a little bonus footage.

[AM-ukjv]

Probably the only cruiser I’d ever consider buying.

[JasonYergin]

I love seeing the inverted forks, radially mounted discs, upgraded suspension, and the slipper clutch. These are extremely cool upgrades... but a little bigger fairing, and hard case/bags THEN you can say it's a Low Rider ST competitor. I love the bike!! I'd love to have one if I got a big fat raise but it's not quite there for the sport/cruiser/semi-touring bike.

[mr.mrs.witowski]

My wife rides and Scout and now she wants this. Thanks, Indian. :D I love my Springfield and will ride it into the ground. But, let's face it; seeing my 5'4" wife riding a 116 is kind of cool.

[mrmurphy]

It’s like when a band covers another artist’s song called a cover tune. But sometimes the cover is better than the original

[rubo]

Indian looks way better then HD specially the engine which is work of Art

[robertjablonski]

I just bought a new 2024 Sport Chief this past weekend. Very happy camper

[kingkole]

It’s not a competitor for the Harley because it’s already above the HD

[MrAndrew]

Indian have put a lot of thought into this bike that's a deal maker for me starting with the 4" gauge with Bluetooth for pairing with your phone /maps-digital speedo read out. The fairing is good without being too much around town like the ST's and puny window bar screen. Twin disc front end and cylinder covers. Additions? Upgrade rear shocks, heated grips, seat, rider backrest, lockable fuel cap.

[RidiculousRocketry]

I recently ordered a 2023 Sport Chief (Spirit Blue Smoke) with an expected delivery of +/-30 days. I haven't been this excited in a very long time.

[petercapsanis]

As a non cruiser guy I want this bike haha.

[guyconnell]

So like 108 lb/ft and ?80 hp to the rear wheel?

[shoomapadoo]

How much heat is coming off the engine? Will you have to delete the cat to get through the ride?

[ARDStudios]

I recently traded in my Scout Rogue for a Lowrider ST and was pleasantly surprised when the Sport Chief was announced shortly after. I think I would’ve been super torn between the FXLRST and Chief. Indian continues to make huge progress with every major model release.

[RogueCheddar]

Looks alone the Chief blows the Lowrider away. The Thunderstroke engine is a jewel.

[paulson]

The brembo brake and navigation are dope...

[mrballpython]

Bro was really out standing in 97 degree weather to show us this bike.

[MirdenLayra]

What about reliability? Want an Indian more than a harley definitely, but need to know how good engines are they producing, which one would you say is better!?

Priceless quality video as always my friends, take care out there and keep strong, good vibes to yall

[oohafrican]

I think they should have made this bike with the engine from the Indian challenger. That would have separated it in performance by far

[GIGABACHI]

Nothing personal against Adam Waheed BUT I'm glad Troy was the one attending this intro. Good work, Troy. 🙂👍
Back to the bike.
This thing makes the now defunct Yamaha Road ⭐ Warrior look like an R1.