KTM 790 Duke 2022 vs. Indian Sport Chief 2023

KTM 790 Duke 2022

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Overview - KTM 790 Duke 2022 vs Indian Sport Chief 2023

KTM 790 Duke 2022

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2022 compared to Indian Sport Chief 2023

KTM 790 Duke 2022

Indian Sport Chief 2023

KTM 790 Duke 2022

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	103.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	65.7 mm	Stroke	113 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	88 HP
Torque	Torque	87 Nm	Torque	162 Nm
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	Chain	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
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	799 ccm	Displacement	1,890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Kayaba
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	100 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	66 degree	Rake	28 degree

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,475 mm	Wheelbase	1,640 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	686 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	169 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	302 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.1 l

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	Connectivity, Keyless System, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 790 Duke 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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