Indian Sport Chief 2023 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2021

Technical Specifications Indian Sport Chief 2023 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2021

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2021

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	103.2 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	113 mm	Stroke	114.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	88 HP	Engine power	94 HP
Torque	Torque	162 Nm	Torque	155 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,200 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	10.46
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,890 ccm	Displacement	1,868 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	100 mm	Travel	112 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	28 degree	Rake	62 degree
Trail	Trail	111 mm	Trail	145 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	292 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	65 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,301 mm	Length	2,355 mm
Width	Width	842 mm	Width	850 mm
Height	Height	1,270 mm	Height	1,160 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,640 mm	Wheelbase	1,615 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	686 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	311 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	308 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Indian Sport Chief 2023

A bike that combines sport and cruising - that is the goal of Indian Motorcycles. The test shows that the new Sport Chief is surprisingly sporty to ride, because the suspension and brake components can score points on the country road. The engine with its three riding modes is also convincing and inspires with great responsiveness and a powerful torque wave. This makes the new Sport Chief a cool all-rounder for all cruiser fans with sporty ambitions.

powerful V2

clean response

great sound

comfortable seating position

stable handling

good brakes

modern equipment

cool look

long start-up time of the display

heat development at the exhaust despite heat protection plate

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Indian Sport Chief vs Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS

Price Indian Sport Chief

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Price Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider S FXLRS

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