Built on the Chieftain chassis, the Dark Horse marks what’s turning into a trend by American manufacturers to offer almost all-black rigs. Unlike its Chieftain Brethren, the Dark Horse comes with a solo seat, smaller fairing, and a shorter windscreen. There’s plenty of contemporary tech like power locking saddle bags, keyless ignition thanks to a key fob, and ABS brakes, electronic cruise control, tire pressure monitoring system, and a Bluetooth stereo.
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Engine TypeThunder Stroke® 111
Displacement111 cu in (1811 cc)
Bore x Stroke3.976 in x 4.449 in (101 mm x 113 mm)
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Electronic Fuel Injection SystemClosed loop fuel injection / 54mm bore
DRIVETRAIN
Primary DriveGear Drive Wet Clutch
Drive/Driven ClutchWet, Multi-Plate
Final Drive2.2 : 1
PERFORMANCE
Peak Torque119.2 ft-lbs (161.6 N m)
Peak Torque RPM3000 rpm
GEAR RATIO (OVERALL)
1st9.403 : 1
2nd6.411 : 1
3rd4.763 : 1
4th3.796 : 1
5th3.243 : 1
6th2.789 : 1
SUSPENSION
Suspension: Front - Type/TravelTelescopic Fork / 4.7 in (119 mm)
Front Fork Tube Diameter46 mm
Suspension: Rear - Type/TravelSingle Shock w/ Air adjust / 4.5 in (114mm)
CHASSIS
Brakes/FrontDual / 300mm Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Brakes/RearSingle / 300mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Wheels/FrontCast 16 in x 3.5 in
Wheels/RearCast 16 in x 5 in
Tires/FrontDunlop® Elite 3 130/90B16 73H
Tires/RearDunlop® Elite 3 Multi-Compound 180/60R16 80H
ExhaustSplit dual exhaust w/ cross-over
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase65.7 in (1668 mm)
Seat Height26.0 in (660 mm)
Ground Clearance5.6 in (142 mm)
Overall Height54.6 in (1388 mm)
Overall Length101.2 in (2571 mm)
Overall Width39.4 in (1000 mm)
Rake25°
Trail5.9 in (150.0 mm)
Fuel Capacity5.5 gallons (20.8 liters)
GVWR1385 lbs (630 kgs)
Weight (Empty Tank / Full of Fuel)799 lbs / 831 lbs (362 kg / 377 kg)
FEATURES
Color / GraphicsThunder Black Smoke
STANDARD
Standard EquipmentABS; Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box; Cruise Control; Driving Lights; Keyless Start; Remote Locking Hard Saddle Bags; Power Windshield; Tire Pressure Monitoring; 100 Watt Stereo with AM/FM Bluetooth and Smartphone Compatible Input
ELECTRICAL
GaugesFairing mounted instrument cluster featuring electronic speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge with odometer, dual tripmeters with distance and time, instantaneous and average fuel economy; fuel range; real-time clock; ambient air temperature; gear position display; front and rear tire pressure; engine hours of operation; engine oil life percentage; average speed; battery voltage; radio information display; vehicle trouble code readout; heated grip level (if heated grips installed); and 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