What makes the Indian Challenger so good

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  • @cbrippee
    @cbrippee 9 месяцев назад +10

    Indian already knew how to build a great oem suspension. Go ride a Victory Cross Country and you will know.

  • @poppysadventures2020
    @poppysadventures2020 9 месяцев назад +6

    What makes them so good. It’s the DNA from Victory Motorcycle.

    • @devonobergfell6070
      @devonobergfell6070 3 месяца назад +1

      They are both produced by Polaris so that could be why they're similar 🤔🤔

  • @Nils_Martin
    @Nils_Martin 10 месяцев назад +8

    Indian Motorcycles should really hire you and give you a handsome salary dude, no one has made me consider buying a Indian more than you have. And you are a Harley dude so i trust you when you speak so positive about Indian. RESPECT DUDE! 💯👊🏼

    • @MK87_
      @MK87_  10 месяцев назад +3

      I appreciate that man 💪🏽 I hope they hear you 😂😂

  • @leahbrettt
    @leahbrettt 3 месяца назад +1

    Thankyou for your review of the Indian challenger. I value the time you have put into the video.👍

  • @martinhensley2377
    @martinhensley2377 8 месяцев назад +1

    I watched a video on the Indian pursuit dark horse and they put a stage 2 kit and it made a 142 horse and 138 pounds of tork. You would have to go stage 3 on a Harley to get them numbers. The new 121 the only water parts are cooled is the top of the heads. The 108 is cooling the hole motor and trans.

  • @willydiesel2081
    @willydiesel2081 10 месяцев назад +2

    Has it started making that noise yet on the top end of the motor mine is after 350 miles

  • @tacosan9256
    @tacosan9256 10 месяцев назад

    Hey man, Hola from San Diego- I love Indian bikes, so much do I got ‘23 Chief bobber
    My question is where do get your intro and between commentary music?
    Anyway thanks for the reviews-

  • @marcusturner5291
    @marcusturner5291 10 месяцев назад

    Nice video keep up the good work MarvelKid 87

  • @hayworthfarmandadventures
    @hayworthfarmandadventures 7 месяцев назад

    What brand is your trunk and where did you get it?

  • @victorsantoy9469
    @victorsantoy9469 Месяц назад

    I was just wondering why that screen was flickering

  • @urbanadventurer5
    @urbanadventurer5 9 месяцев назад +1

    Here where I am (I think lol) after thinking about this stuff all weekend. The Low Rider ST is in pole position for me for a bike to trade my current bikes in for. I just absolutely love how that bike rides but hate the lack of tech/infotainment that it has at that price point. That being said, I still need to test ride a Road Glide ST and a Challenger before I can make up my mind in any shape or fashion. I just have to bite the bullet and test a big bike so I can have a better idea of whether that’s for me or not. If it is, things will probably come down to the classic Challenger modernity vs the Road Glide ST upgradeability and built in culture. I like the M8 117 and the look of the RG ST so much that unless the Challenger absolutely blows my mind I think the RGST would probably be the big bike I would target if I go that route. If I don’t like the big bikes, Low Rider ST it is. So, now to set up some test rides. 🤓👍🏾

    • @chiefjoseph8154
      @chiefjoseph8154 3 месяца назад

      I don’t know if you made a decision yet. Let me give you a few unsolicited opinions. I have the Challenger. It’s heavy. The turn radius is 3’ more than the HD. When the Ride command works it’s awesome. (It has its issues). There are limited after market items. The stock bars and seat suck. The forward controls are non adjustable. The pros vs the cons are variable. I was actually in the market for a GoldWing when I traded my HD but chose the Challenger. I have some buyer remorse. Very expensive bike to own and maintain.

    • @urbanadventurer5
      @urbanadventurer5 3 месяца назад

      @@chiefjoseph8154 thanks for the insight and sorry to hear it hasn’t worked out for you. I actually ruled the Challenger out a few months or so ago. I like the new Road Glide the most out of all the baggers now. It’s so easy to ride for a big bike and it has everything you could possibly want on it. I still like the Low Rider ST too, but it feels too expensive for the lack of tech that comes on it. I also really like the BMW S1000XR. That one snuck up on me. All of them are good options at the end of the day. It just comes down to what you are looking for as a rider.

  • @David-yp4fl
    @David-yp4fl 9 месяцев назад +2

    It's modern American steel 🏍️♥️

  • @travelinben1966
    @travelinben1966 Месяц назад

    I like the Challenger,but the fairing is furthur out than the Chieftain.I prefer the up close feel of the chieftain cockpit.Can't go wrong with either one imo.👍

  • @victorsantoy9469
    @victorsantoy9469 Месяц назад

    I've had Japanese motorcycles Harley's custom bikes a couple Valkyries a Stratoliner 1900 Deluxe Yamaha that thing is awesome I still have it and I got a 2021 Indian Challenger limited 2 days ago it's sweet so I'm going to ride it to work this morning it's going to be nice out tonight so we're all going to go riding I like the bike a lot it's a ruby metallic I don't know if it came with it or if someone put the heated grips on and he put on a Corbin seat with a backrest and a backrest for the passenger and a luggage rack and Rinehart exhaust so it's sweet so I've only had it a couple days so it's going to take me awhile and then I'll give a review on how I think the bike is. I almost bought a brand new 2024 blue Harley Road Glide and I would have had to put the exhaust on and a few extra goodies and it doesn't have the windshield that goes up and down automatically and stuff so I mean if I could have been 34 Grand at least for what I wanted on it so I saw this used one for 17 and I snagged it up it's only a few years old and it's got low miles on it so we'll see what happens

  • @aaronbrooks7106
    @aaronbrooks7106 9 месяцев назад +1

    Just found your channel, great review by the way

    • @MK87_
      @MK87_  9 месяцев назад

      👊🏽

  • @youtubing3
    @youtubing3 10 месяцев назад +1

    Does the engine heat up as much as the HD 114?

    • @MK87_
      @MK87_  10 месяцев назад +1

      You feel more heat coming off of this one

    • @Hendomonster
      @Hendomonster 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@MK87_ Any idea why? I have heard this about the Thunderstroke 116, too. Are these engines running hotter than the HD's or is it more about chassis/bodywork and or tuning?

    • @geraldgoodiii6993
      @geraldgoodiii6993 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@MK87_even tho it’s liquid cooled it feels hotter than a HD M8?
      I’m legit curious. I got a RG but kinda wondered about the challenger. A guy I know has one and swears by it

    • @derfskittlers6125
      @derfskittlers6125 8 месяцев назад

      Might be that the exhaust is more restricted so it holds more heat. I'm am just guessing.

  • @donniep75
    @donniep75 10 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent video! The Indian is a great bike!

    • @MK87_
      @MK87_  10 месяцев назад

      👍🏽

  • @darcher5888
    @darcher5888 2 месяца назад

    Love the Challenger!

  • @markmcintosh7095
    @markmcintosh7095 10 месяцев назад +2

    If I didn't have to go through 100 miles of traffic to get to a dealership. I would get one. Lack of dealers is a real issue.

    • @MK87_
      @MK87_  10 месяцев назад

      That’s easy man, just move closer to one 😂😂😂😂

    • @slaytanic921
      @slaytanic921 10 месяцев назад +1

      Mine is about 60 miles away. I’m ok with it cause I get a ride out of it.

    • @chiefjoseph8154
      @chiefjoseph8154 7 месяцев назад +1

      Having mine in the shop 5 times in one yr @ 1 hr away sucked. Just saying.

  • @riichardsargent7425
    @riichardsargent7425 7 месяцев назад

    I am on their fb page and I hear electrical issues .

  • @josephroberson9823
    @josephroberson9823 9 месяцев назад +1

    Can someone please discuss, dealer network, fit & finsh...resale value. Quit comparing it to other bikes. Let it stand on its on merits...only then will we know how it stacks up to other brands....

    • @chiefjoseph8154
      @chiefjoseph8154 4 месяца назад

      Dealer network is weak. Plastic switch housing was surprising. Removing tank to change air filter is a horrible design. Removing the outer fairing seems tedious as every fastener is plastic except the headlight area. I’ve experienced no less than 6 phantom check engine lights all within 11,000 miles. And if you think paying $30,000 for all that goodness and the dealer offers you $18,500 for a trade in then you should buy one. Or buy mine.

  • @berealz9701
    @berealz9701 10 месяцев назад +2

    Challenger is a beast but that cockpit leaves a lot to desire

    • @slaytanic921
      @slaytanic921 10 месяцев назад

      If they can do the bat wing type fairing but frame mounted, that’d be cool.

    • @berealz9701
      @berealz9701 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@slaytanic921 i like the shark nose, but the road glides inner fairing setup is massive superior to the challengers IMO

  • @darkhorse2reign
    @darkhorse2reign 9 месяцев назад

    I have owned 8 bikes and currently own 3. I went to motorcycle race and there they were Indian bikes on one side and Harley on the other. My wife rides with me so she's not new to motorcycle sales wars but she doesn't know an Indian from a Harley or a Honda for that matter. Mind you i WANT a Chief or Challenger but i point to the Harleys and Indians and ask innocently "Which bikes look better?" I SHOULD have filmed her reaction because my heart sank. "Oh those are prettier." (Smh). This woman is pointing at the Harleys. Dangit. I don't WANT a Harley but i gotta admit - they are some pretty ass bikes.

  • @youlike3545
    @youlike3545 10 месяцев назад

    indian all the way.....

  • @Bass.Player
    @Bass.Player 10 месяцев назад

    What do you mean "keep it", It's not yours?

    • @MK87_
      @MK87_  10 месяцев назад

      I down loaned it to me for a while

    • @2wheeledway
      @2wheeledway 10 месяцев назад +1

      As a road glide owner one of my biggest gripes is the expense of upgrading half my bike just to catch up to what Indian gives you stock.

  • @duffy7029
    @duffy7029 10 месяцев назад +2

    An Indian scout gave me crabs 🦀

    • @MK87_
      @MK87_  10 месяцев назад

      Lmfao 😂😂😂😂

  • @deangelisstudio1
    @deangelisstudio1 10 месяцев назад

    25000 miles on my Challenger, my only small gripe is that I wish 5th and 6th gear were waaaay longer, on my 2016 Chieftain at 85 mph the RPMs are at about 2600, on the Challenger at 85mph it’s at 3500rpm

    • @dnewman3402
      @dnewman3402 9 месяцев назад +2

      The Challenger is geared lower because it has lighter flywheels, and an overhead cam for higher RPMS. The Chieftain has a much heavier flywheel that lets the engine pull at lower engine RPMs because of higher flywheel momentum, and no overhead cam. HP of the Challenger vs. the high-end torque of the Chieftain.

  • @terryburgau7792
    @terryburgau7792 7 месяцев назад

    Inverted front forks. Mono shock air rear suspension.? Victory cross country 2010.!!! Harley fan boys are just getting a clue now.??

  • @chiefjoseph8154
    @chiefjoseph8154 9 месяцев назад

    It’s not all good, ask me.

  • @sammyvices2547
    @sammyvices2547 10 месяцев назад +1

    Liquid cooled is nice but I always worry about one of the coolant lines popping and spraying the inside of your thighs with hot and ready coolant like on the sport bikes. But if I ever get a bagger it’s going too be a Indian challenger

    • @masisboxingbelts1131
      @masisboxingbelts1131 10 месяцев назад +2

      Why would you be worried about that. Think about it , what are the odds of that happening . How many times has that happened to you ? Good luck .

    • @sammyvices2547
      @sammyvices2547 10 месяцев назад

      @@masisboxingbelts1131 coolant lines and fans and radiators don’t fail on cars at all?? May the lord guide you lmao

    • @masisboxingbelts1131
      @masisboxingbelts1131 10 месяцев назад +2

      Cars ? So your saying you don’t like a liquid cool bike because the line is going to fail and spray all over you ? God help us lol. 😂

    • @sammyvices2547
      @sammyvices2547 10 месяцев назад

      @@masisboxingbelts1131 parts in general don’t fail? They last forever? Lord have mercy on the non thinking man 🙏🏽

    • @masisboxingbelts1131
      @masisboxingbelts1131 10 месяцев назад +2

      I think I made My point clear.

  • @indian8952
    @indian8952 9 месяцев назад

    Not what organic means

  • @bradlozano2571
    @bradlozano2571 10 месяцев назад +3

    No matter how good performance wise Indian does...They dont have the fit and finish of a HD...

    • @RoadieWingZZ
      @RoadieWingZZ 10 месяцев назад +1

      Amen. Totally different level of refinement, especially compared to the new CVO 122 with VVT.

    • @gabrielalequin5518
      @gabrielalequin5518 9 месяцев назад +3

      I’m a challenger owner and I agree with this statement but honestly when you consider the difference in price point it seems to make sense. Especially since while in motion idc much for the quality of the plastics on the saddle bags, or whether the lids feel solid/have a bit of lid wiggle when closed and locked. I’m paying for performance and, stock for stock, it rides better than the HD RG, and for the value I’d take more performance over fit and finish for an easy $10-$20k less for a comparable HD. That said I’m no hater, if I had the money for it, I’d own both. HD doesn’t sell motorcycles, they sell a lifestyle. Indian has a lot of catching up to do in that regard.

    • @bradlozano2571
      @bradlozano2571 9 месяцев назад

      I understand that...I used to feel that way when i owned a 2006 Victory Kingpin that i had for 14years with over 100k before i sold it....I am not giving Polaris another dime of my money since they pulled the plug on Victory line.....If i could have still been able to get parts for it like i can with my TC103 i would still be rockin my Victory...

    • @chiefjoseph8154
      @chiefjoseph8154 7 месяцев назад

      I jumped from HD to the Challenger. I agree. I was disappointed to find out even the switch plates on the handle bars are plastic. I cracked one changing my bars. Yeah I know…..use a torque wrench for plastic. How about using better materials.

    • @bradlozano2571
      @bradlozano2571 7 месяцев назад

      @@chiefjoseph8154 I know Polaris can...They did it with my old Victory Kingpin...The Switch base on the handlebars were made of Alum on the 2006 model not plastic like later Victory's and the Indian's....Thats just a small example of why Polaris can sell performance monsters with questionable fit n finish for Thousands less...

  • @jegonzalez6524
    @jegonzalez6524 10 месяцев назад +1

    Did you said the first thing on your list is the look of a bike? You’re contradicting yourself now because that bike is UGLY 😁😁 I went and look at it in person and to be honest it’s uglier than a Goldwing so that’s a lot of ugliness lol. It might perform well but that’s about it

    • @slaytanic921
      @slaytanic921 10 месяцев назад

      I like the batwing looking fairing. If they could keep that look but frame mounted, that would be good imo.

    • @joedunne9492
      @joedunne9492 10 месяцев назад +2

      To each their own! I love the look so much better than any outdated Hd!

    • @chiefjoseph8154
      @chiefjoseph8154 9 месяцев назад +3

      I wanted the ST low rider, but….ended up with a Challenger. Time will tell if I made the right choice.

    • @leftlegtrumpcard8152
      @leftlegtrumpcard8152 7 месяцев назад

      @@chiefjoseph8154how are u liking the challenger so far man?

    • @chiefjoseph8154
      @chiefjoseph8154 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@leftlegtrumpcard8152 I’ve had some nagging issues, mostly dealer issues.