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Introducing the 2023 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Jack Daniel’s Limited Edition…
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE & JACK DANIEL’S® CELEBRATE AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH OLD NO. 7®-INSPIRED, LIMITED-EDITION INDIAN CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE
Only 177 Available Globally, First Motorcycle Ever to Feature Old No. 7® Whiskey Mixed within Bike’s Super Graphite Paint
The Jack Daniel’s® Limited Edition Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse is exclusively available through Indian Motorcycle dealerships. The order window opens March 14, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. EST, and will close once all bikes are sold. The Jack Daniel’s® Limited Edition Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse will begin shipping to Indian Motorcycle dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada in March 2023.
America’s First Motorcycle Company, and Jack Daniel’s®, America’s first registered distillery, have once again partnered for a celebration of American craftsmanship with the creation of the 2023 Jack Daniel’s® Limited Edition Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse. The seventh limited-edition offering from the two iconic American brands, and developed in partnership with Klock Werkssm Kustom Cycles, the latest model draws its inspiration from Jack Daniel’s® legendary Old No. 7® Tennessee Whiskey.
Hand painted and highly exclusive, Indian Motorcycle will produce only 177 units for global distribution. Building upon the Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse’s mechanical style, where its steel-tube frame and powerful Thunderstroke 116 motor take center stage, the Jack Daniel’s® Limited Edition Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse includes several fine-touch details that make the bike truly one of a kind. The bike features Jack Daniel’s® branding throughout, and, for the first time ever, real Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7® whiskey mixed directly within the bike’s Super Graphite Metallic paint.
“The Jack Daniel’s® Limited Edition Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse is yet another powerful and dynamic representation of the quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail that is core to both of our brands,” said Aaron Jax, Vice President for Indian Motorcycle. “This time, we decided to pay homage to Jack Daniel’s® iconic Old No. 7® – the most iconic of Jack Daniel’s® whiskeys – pairing it with the Chief Bobber Dark Horse. Both products are timeless American originals that share a combination of no-nonsense simplicity and premium quality.”
With a mean attitude and old-school muscle, the 2023 Jack Daniel’s® Limited Edition Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse features several design elements that make this bike truly exclusive. Jack Daniel’s® branding will be found throughout the bike including the front and rear fenders, stamped on its solo seat, and on a Montana Silversmiths® Badge with each bike’s unique serial number. For ultimate exclusivity, Jack Daniel’s® signature can be found on the rear fender and etched into the exhaust. The 2023 Jack Daniel’s® Limited Edition Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse touts a tank with a single Indian Motorcycle Script “I” along both sides. The Thunderstroke 116 engine features non-machined highlighted cylinders and heads, Cloud Silver painted rockers and pushrod tubes – giving it a throwback style that delivers a raw metal look.
The limited-edition motorcycle also features white center rims, a solo-saddle seat, a tinted Klock Werkssm Flared Deflector, a Pathfinder 5 ¼ Adaptive LED Headlight, which monitors the bike’s lean angle to maximize nighttime illumination, three ride modes, and a four-inch touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND with Bluetooth®, weather and traffic overlays, turn-by-turn navigation, and more.
“At Jack Daniel’s® we live by the motto, ‘Every day we make it, we’ll make it the best we can.’ Indian Motorcycle shares that philosophy, which is why this partnership has been such a success,” said Greg Luehrs, Director of Sponsorships and Partnerships for Jack Daniel’s®. “To think that a handshake agreement has given way to seven years of incredible limited-edition motorcycles is truly amazing, and it’s only appropriate to honor Jack’s tried and true Old No. 7, with this seventh collaborative offering.”
For Jack Daniel’s® and Indian Motorcycle, craftsmanship is about the fundamentals. And no two products better represent the fundamentals than Old No. 7® and the Indian Chief. For the Indian Chief, the fundamental element is the frame. When designing this bike, it was important to get the stance right and maintain a simple, mechanical design. The Chief’s no-nonsense design is a modern homage to the glory days of American motorcycling with iconic V-twin style, combined with modern performance and ride-enhancing technology. For Old No. 7, the fundamental element is cave spring water from Lynchburg, TN– clean, pure, crisp, and a constant 56-degrees – the very lifeblood of Jack Daniel’s® Tennessee whiskey.
BLACKED-OUT BOBBER STYLE WITH LOADS OF MUSCLE TO MATCH. People will see and hear you coming—and wonder where you’re headed next.
THUNDERSTROKE 116 The air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 produces 162 Nm of raw torque for passing power in all 6 gears. It’ll catch eyes on the street and grab your soul from the saddle.
BLACKED-OUT BOBBER DESIGN Loaded with attitude and blacked-out finishes from fender to bobbed fender. A welded steel tube frame, large headlight bucket with nacelle, and covered forks and rear shocks give a nod to traditional bobber style.
4″ RIDE COMMAND TOUCHSCREEN The 4″ touchscreen maintains a classic aesthetic by disguising itself as an analog gauge. Use it as a speedo and a tach, but it also provides turn-by-turn navigation, controls ride modes, lets you answer and decline calls, and manage your music from any Bluetooth-connected device.
STYLE FOR MILES Iconic Indian Motorcycle style ensure heads turn wherever the Chief roams.
BLACK, AND MORE BLACK Dark by design with premium gloss-black finishes from fender to fender.
OWN THE ROAD A low solo seat gives you a commanding feel, while the forward pegs and mini ape bars put your feet forward and your fists in the wind.
ICONIC STYLE Rooted in history, designed for the present. The iconic Indian Motorcycle headdress logo is a celebration of the original Chief.
MODERN TECHNOLOGY HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT. More of what you need, less of what you don’t.
FEATURES FOR THE WIN Off the line, every Chief Bobber Dark Horse comes with keyless ignition, USB charging port, cruise control, ABS, and super-sticky Pirelli Night Dragon tires.
LIGHT YOUR WAY Full LED lighting provides great visibility to the road ahead.
CHOOSE YOUR RIDE Choose between three ride modes — Tour, Standard, and Sport — for an experience that’s tailored to your riding style.
ENGINE: THUNDERSTROKE 116 Engine Type Air-Cooled 49° V-twin with Rear Cylinder Deactivation Displacement 116 cu in / 1890 cc Bore x Stroke 4.063 in x 4.449 in (103.2mm x 113mm) Compression Ratio 11.0 : 1 Lubrication System Semi-Dry Sump Fuel System Closed loop/54 mm bore single throttle body Fuel Capacity 4 gal (15.1 ltr) not including reserve Exhaust Dual exhaust with crossover Peak Torque 120 ft-lbs at 2900 rpm (162 Nm at 2900 rpm) Primary Drive Gear drive wet clutch Transmission 6-speed/constant mesh Clutch Wet, multi-plate Final Drive Belt drive, 146 tooth Battery 12 volts / 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA with quick connect charge port
CHASSIS Chassis Type Steel tube weldment with cast aluminum rear sub-frame Wheelbase 64 in (1626 mm) Rake/Trail 29° / 5.2 in (131.5 mm) Lean Angle (soft) 28.5° Seat Height 28.9 in (735 mm) Weight (As Shipped) 687 lbs (312 kg) Ground Clearance 4.9 in (125 mm) GVWR 1,160 lbs (526 kg) Length 90 in (2286 mm)
SUSPENSION Front Suspension Telescopic fork with covers, 46 mm diameter, 5.2 in (132 mm) travel Rear Suspension Shrouded dual gas-charged monotube shocks with adjustable preload, 3.0 in (75mm) travel
BRAKES Brake System Type Individual front and rear control with standard ABS Front Braking System Single 4 piston caliper / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor Rear Braking System Single 2 piston caliper / 300mm Floating Rotor
WHEELS & TIRES Front Tire Pirelli® Night Dragon 130/90B16 67H Front Wheel Black with White Center Wire 16″ x 3″ Rear Tire Pirelli® Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H Rear Wheel Black with White Center Wire 16″ x 5″
STANDARD FEATURES Lighting Pathfinder 5 1/4 Adaptive LED Headlight, LED stop/turn/taillights Gauges 4 Inch Touchscreen Powered By RIDE COMMAND with Navigation and Bluetooth® Controls Cruise Control, 3 Selectable Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, ABS Standard, USB Charge Port
4.063 in x 4.449 in (103.2 mm x 113 mm)
Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)
Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Single / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Pirelli® Night Dragon 130/90B16 67H
Wire Spoke 16 in x 3 in
Pirelli® Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Wire Spoke 16 in x 5 in
Dual Shocks w/adjustable preload
Black Smoke, Titanium Smoke, Silver Quartz Smoke. Icon: Copper Smoke
Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator
4 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 and intuitive destination search. Touchscreen display includes real-time clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; map/navigation; Bluetooth status for phone and headset; vehicle status (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; and vehicle trouble code readout.
LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals
ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation
Engine Engine Type Thunderstroke 116 Displacement 1890 cc Bore x Stroke 103.2mm x 113mm Compression Ratio 11.0:1 Electronic Fuel Injection System Closed loop fuel Injection / 54mm bore Performance Peak Torque RPM 3200 rpm Peak Torque 162 Nm
Drivetrain Primary Drive Gear Drive Wet Clutch Clutch Wet, Multi-Plate Gear Ratio (Overall) 1st 9.403 : 1 2nd 6.411 : 1 3rd 4.763 : 1 4th 3.796 : 1 5th 3.243 : 1 6th 2.789 : 1 Final Drive 2.2:1
Suspension Suspension: Front – Type/Travel Telescopic Fork / 132 mm Suspension: Rear – Type/Travel Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload / 75 mm Chassis Brakes/Front Single / 300mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Calliper Brakes/Rear Single / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Calliper Front Tyres Pirelli Night Dragon 130/90B16 67H Rear Tyres Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H Wheels Wire Spoke 16″ x 3 / 16″ x 5″ Exhaust Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover
Dimensions Wheelbase 1626 mm Seat Height 662 mm Ground Clearance 125 mm Overall Length 2286 mm Overall Width 915 mm Overall Height 1349 mm Lean Angle 31° Rake 29° Trail 131.5 mm Fuel Capacity 15.1 L GVWR 522 kg Weight (Empty tank / full of fuel) 304 kg / 315 kg
Features Colour / Graphics Black Smoke, Titanium Smoke, Silver Quartz Smoke, Icon: Copper Smoke Factory Warranty 2 years Standard Standard Equipment ABS, Ride Modes, Keyless Ignition, USB charge port, 12V Charge Port, Rear Cylinder Deactivation Lights LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake/Turn Signals Electrical Gauges Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, fuel gauge, compass, ambient temperature, Gear indicator Infotainment 4″ Touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND. Touchscreen display includes real-time clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; map/navigation; Bluetooth status for phone and headset; vehicle status (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; and vehicle trouble code readout.
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