Indian Sport Chief 2023 vs. Royal Enfield Bear 650 2025

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Royal Enfield Bear 650 2025

Overview - Indian Sport Chief 2023 vs Royal Enfield Bear 650 2025

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Royal Enfield Bear 650 2025

Technical Specifications Indian Sport Chief 2023 compared to Royal Enfield Bear 650 2025

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Royal Enfield Bear 650 2025

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Royal Enfield Bear 650 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	103.2 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	113 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	88 HP	Engine power	47.4 HP
Torque	Torque	162 Nm	Torque	56.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,200 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,150 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	9.5
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	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,890 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	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	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	100 mm	Travel	115 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	28 degree	Rake	26.1 degree
Trail	Trail	111 mm	Trail	116.7 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	270 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single 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	100 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	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	65 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,301 mm	Length	2,216 mm
Width	Width	842 mm	Width	855 mm
Height	Height	1,270 mm	Height	1,160 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,640 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	311 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	214 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.7 l
Range	Range	279 km	Range	343 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	129 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	99 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.4 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.21 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, Keyless System, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB socket

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

Royal Enfield Bear 650 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Indian Sport Chief vs Royal Enfield Bear 650

Price Indian Sport Chief

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Indian Sport Chief 2023 vs. Royal Enfield Bear 650 2025

Overview - Indian Sport Chief 2023 vs Royal Enfield Bear 650 2025

Technical Specifications Indian Sport Chief 2023 compared to Royal Enfield Bear 650 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Royal Enfield Bear 650 2025

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Indian Sport Chief vs Royal Enfield Bear 650

Price Indian Sport Chief

Price Royal Enfield Bear 650

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