Indian Sport Chief 2023 vs. Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012

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Technical Specifications Indian Sport Chief 2023 compared to Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012

Indian Sport Chief 2023
Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore103.2 mmBore103.8 mm
StrokeStroke113 mmStroke94.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power88 HPEngine power98 HP
TorqueTorque162 NmTorque156 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,200 rpmRpm at Torque2,950 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio9.7
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,890 ccmDisplacement1,699 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandShowa

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
BrandBrandBremboBrandNissin

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter16 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height65 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,301 mmLength2,340 mm
WidthWidth842 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,270 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,640 mmWheelbase1,615 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height686 mmSeat Height700 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.1 lFuel Tank Capacity22 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Indian Sport Chief 2023

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

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Indian Sport Chief vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Price Indian Sport Chief

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