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Daniel ’ s long list of cool collaborations is out , and this time it ’ s the stripped-back Chief Bobber that gets the special JD treatment . The Jack Daniel ’ s Limited Edition Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse is expected to arrive on New Zealand shores in the second half of 2023 and is priced from $ 39,995 - a cool $ 9,000 more than the standard Chief Bobber Dark Horse . So what makes the Jack Daniel ’ s edition so special ? Limited to just 177 units , the 2023 collaboration continues the proud tradition of Jack Daniel ’ s inspired customs with an artisanal take on Indian machinery . That mean ’ s 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 . As we ’ ve seen on previous Jack Daniel ’ s bikes , the Whiskey maker ’ s branding can 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 . Adding to the 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 centre rims , a solo-saddle seat , a tinted Klock Werkssm Flared Deflector , three ride modes , a 101mm touchscreen powered by Indian ’ s RIDE COMMAND system with Bluetooth , 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 honour Jack ’ s tried and true Old No . 7 , with this seventh collaborative offering .” Indian Motorcycle has confirmed that 4 out of the 177 Jack Daniel ’ s Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse are heading our way , with all already presold at the time of writing . If any of these bikes should become available , you can join the waitlist by talking to your nearest Indian Motorcycle dealer .

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