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2023 Indian Motorcycle Challenger® Dark Horse®
2023 Indian Motorcycle Challenger® Dark Horse®

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Indian Motorcycle
Indian Motorcycle
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
Challenger® Dark Horse®
Challenger® Dark Horse®
Model Code
N23LCCRRA1
N23LCCRRA1
Color
Indy Red / Black Metallic
Indy Red / Black Metallic

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Dual / 320 mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Radial Caliper

Rear - Single / 298 mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper

ABS

Front - Dual / 320 mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Radial Caliper

Rear - Single / 298 mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper

ABS

Wheels

Front - Sport Contrast Cut with Indian Red Pin Stripe 19 x 3.5 in.

Rear - Sport Contrast Cut with Indian Red Pin Stripe 16 x 5 in.

Front - Sport Contrast Cut with Indian Red Pin Stripe 19 x 3.5 in.

Rear - Sport Contrast Cut with Indian Red Pin Stripe 16 x 5 in.

Tires

Front - Metzeler Cruisetec 130 / 60B19 66H

Rear - Metzeler Cruisetec 180 / 60R16 80H

Front - Metzeler Cruisetec 130 / 60B19 66H

Rear - Metzeler Cruisetec 180 / 60R16 80H

Dimensions

Length
Overall - 98.5 in. (2,501 mm)
Overall - 98.5 in. (2,501 mm)
Height
Overall - 53 in. (1,346 mm)
Overall - 53 in. (1,346 mm)
Width
Overall - 42.3 in. (1,075 mm)
Overall - 42.3 in. (1,075 mm)
Weight

As Shipped - 805 lb. (365 kg)

Running Order - 840 lb. (381 kg)

GVWR - 1385 lb. (628 kg)

As Shipped - 805 lb. (365 kg)

Running Order - 840 lb. (381 kg)

GVWR - 1385 lb. (628 kg)

Ground Clearance

5.4 in. (137 mm)

Lean Angle - 31°

5.4 in. (137 mm)

Lean Angle - 31°

Wheelbase
65.7 in. (1,668 mm)
65.7 in. (1,668 mm)
Seat Height
26.5 in. (672 mm)
26.5 in. (672 mm)

Drivetrain

Primary Drive
Gear Drive Wet Clutch
Gear Drive Wet Clutch
Final Drive
2.379:1
2.379:1

Electrical

Instrumentation

Gauges - Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer with fuel gauge, range, odometer and current gear. 15 LED telltale indicators; cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation.

Gauges - Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer with fuel gauge, range, odometer and current gear. 15 LED telltale indicators; cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation.

Lighting
LED Headlamp / Tail / Brake / Turn Signal
LED Headlamp / Tail / Brake / Turn Signal

Engine

Engine
PowerPlus
PowerPlus
Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Horsepower
122 hp
122 hp
Displacement
1,768 cc (108 ci)
1,768 cc (108 ci)
Bore x Stroke
4.251 x 3.799 in. (108 x 96.5 mm)
4.251 x 3.799 in. (108 x 96.5 mm)
Compression Ratio
11:1
11:1
Gear Ratio

1st - 10.169 : 1

2nd - 6.933 : 1

3rd - 5.151 : 1

4th - 4.105 : 1

5th - 3.508 : 1

6th - 3.017 : 1

1st - 10.169 : 1

2nd - 6.933 : 1

3rd - 5.151 : 1

4th - 4.105 : 1

5th - 3.508 : 1

6th - 3.017 : 1

Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist
Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist
Fuel System
Closed loop fuel Injection / 52 mm dual bore
Closed loop fuel Injection / 52 mm dual bore
Exhaust
Split Dual with Resonator
Split Dual with Resonator
Fuel Capacity
6.0 gal. (22.7 l)
6.0 gal. (22.7 l)
Peak Torque
128 ft. lb. @ 3,800 rpm
128 ft. lb. @ 3,800 rpm

Operational

Front Suspension

Inverted Telescopic Fork

Travel - 5.1 in. (130 mm)

Inverted Telescopic Fork

Travel - 5.1 in. (130 mm)

Rear Suspension

Single Shock with Hyd adjust

Travel - 4.5 in. (114 mm)

Single Shock with Hyd adjust

Travel - 4.5 in. (114 mm)

Rake
25°
25°
Trail
5.9 in. (150 mm)
5.9 in. (150 mm)
Fork
Front Tube Diameter - 43 mm
Front Tube Diameter - 43 mm

Other

Additional Colors

Black Smoke

Titanium Smoke

Indy Red / Black Metallic

Black Smoke

Titanium Smoke

Indy Red / Black Metallic

Includes

Infotainment - 7 in. touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND: Model year 2023 bikes include a complimentary 1-year trial of RIDE COMMAND+ (after which, fees apply) which includes features like live weather / traffic, intuitive destination search, vehicle health and vehicle locator. 7 in. touchscreen display with real-time clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; map / navigation; Bluetooth status for phone and headset; vehicle status (tire pressure, voltage, engine hours, oil change); vehicle info (speed, fuel range, RPM, gear position); current ride data (distance, moving time, stop time, altitude, altitude change); trip meters; ride mode selection; screen brightness; vehicle trouble code readout; Apple CarPlay integration.

Infotainment - 7 in. touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND: Model year 2023 bikes include a complimentary 1-year trial of RIDE COMMAND+ (after which, fees apply) which includes features like live weather / traffic, intuitive destination search, vehicle health and vehicle locator. 7 in. touchscreen display with real-time clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; map / navigation; Bluetooth status for phone and headset; vehicle status (tire pressure, voltage, engine hours, oil change); vehicle info (speed, fuel range, RPM, gear position); current ride data (distance, moving time, stop time, altitude, altitude change); trip meters; ride mode selection; screen brightness; vehicle trouble code readout; Apple CarPlay integration.

Warranty
Factory - 2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Factory - 2 Years, Unlimited Miles

Features

Features

  • FREE REIN TO DOMINATE: Our blacked-out PowerPlus liquid-cooled engine is a fully-modern design and redefines American V-twin performance. Class-leading 128 ft-lbs of torque and 122 hp dominate straight from the factory.
  • TOUCHSCREEN POWERED BY RIDE COMMAND: A gorgeous 7-inch touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND features Apple CarPlay® integration, turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth® connectivity, live traffic and weather, and more.
  • LEAN INTO EVERY RIDE: Smart Lean Technology, keeps you confidently grounded and in command of the road with 6-axis Bosch® IMU, Dynamic traction control, ABS with cornering control, and Drag Torque Control. Inverted front suspension, lightweight cast-aluminum frame, and hydraulically adjustable Fox® rear shock deliver curve-hugging handling and unyielding stability.
  • MEAN STYLE THAT STANDS ALONE: Aggressive fairing design with full LED lighting and menacingly styled running lights provide a signature face that leads the way in both style and function. Blacked out finishes and premium paint add to the mean look.
  • CARVE CORNERS. ALL OF THEM: Chassis mounted fairing for incredibly stable handling also provides class-leading wind protection. Inverted front suspension, lightweight cast-aluminum frame, and hydraulically adjustable Fox® rear shock deliver curve-hugging precise handling.
  • BEATS FOR THE STREETS: Go bigger with 6.5-inch speakers that deliver 100-watts of crystal-clear audio while a dynamic equalizer automatically adjusts for road, wind and engine noise so you never miss a beat.
  • SUPREME TRACTION. SUPERIOR STOPPING POWER: Race-spec, radially-mounted Brembo® brakes provide superior stopping power, and performance touring Metzeler® Cruisetec® tires offer supreme traction.
  • RIDE IN COMFORT, YOUR WAY: Choose between three ride modes, Rain, Standard, and Sport, for an experience that's customized to your riding style. Rear Cylinder Deactivation automatically shuts off the rear cylinder when the bike is stopped for enhanced comfort in slow-moving traffic.
  • FEATURES FOR GOING THE DISTANCE: Ride in comfort for longer with keyless ignition, remote-locking hard saddlebags, cruise control and USB charging port.

Standard Equipment

  • 7 IN. TOUCHSCREEN POWERED BY RIDE COMMAND: with Navigation and Apple CarPlay integration; Smart Lean Technology; Selectable Ride Modes: Locking Hard Saddlebags: Brembo brakes: 18+ Gallons of storage: ABS: Keyless Ignition: Chassis Mounted Fairing: Adjustable Fairing Air Flow Vents; Power Windshield: Adjustable Air Vents; 12V Charging Port

Features

  • FREE REIN TO DOMINATE: Our blacked-out PowerPlus liquid-cooled engine is a fully-modern design and redefines American V-twin performance. Class-leading 128 ft-lbs of torque and 122 hp dominate straight from the factory.
  • TOUCHSCREEN POWERED BY RIDE COMMAND: A gorgeous 7-inch touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND features Apple CarPlay® integration, turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth® connectivity, live traffic and weather, and more.
  • LEAN INTO EVERY RIDE: Smart Lean Technology, keeps you confidently grounded and in command of the road with 6-axis Bosch® IMU, Dynamic traction control, ABS with cornering control, and Drag Torque Control. Inverted front suspension, lightweight cast-aluminum frame, and hydraulically adjustable Fox® rear shock deliver curve-hugging handling and unyielding stability.
  • MEAN STYLE THAT STANDS ALONE: Aggressive fairing design with full LED lighting and menacingly styled running lights provide a signature face that leads the way in both style and function. Blacked out finishes and premium paint add to the mean look.
  • CARVE CORNERS. ALL OF THEM: Chassis mounted fairing for incredibly stable handling also provides class-leading wind protection. Inverted front suspension, lightweight cast-aluminum frame, and hydraulically adjustable Fox® rear shock deliver curve-hugging precise handling.
  • BEATS FOR THE STREETS: Go bigger with 6.5-inch speakers that deliver 100-watts of crystal-clear audio while a dynamic equalizer automatically adjusts for road, wind and engine noise so you never miss a beat.
  • SUPREME TRACTION. SUPERIOR STOPPING POWER: Race-spec, radially-mounted Brembo® brakes provide superior stopping power, and performance touring Metzeler® Cruisetec® tires offer supreme traction.
  • RIDE IN COMFORT, YOUR WAY: Choose between three ride modes, Rain, Standard, and Sport, for an experience that's customized to your riding style. Rear Cylinder Deactivation automatically shuts off the rear cylinder when the bike is stopped for enhanced comfort in slow-moving traffic.
  • FEATURES FOR GOING THE DISTANCE: Ride in comfort for longer with keyless ignition, remote-locking hard saddlebags, cruise control and USB charging port.

Standard Equipment

  • 7 IN. TOUCHSCREEN POWERED BY RIDE COMMAND: with Navigation and Apple CarPlay integration; Smart Lean Technology; Selectable Ride Modes: Locking Hard Saddlebags: Brembo brakes: 18+ Gallons of storage: ABS: Keyless Ignition: Chassis Mounted Fairing: Adjustable Fairing Air Flow Vents; Power Windshield: Adjustable Air Vents; 12V Charging Port