Ita crazy isnt it. Who would of thought these big machines had what it takes to speed around a track. Even with not optimal engine designs, massive size. Its really impressive.
I have the 2024 Challenger Elite, Stage 1 now, going to Stage 2 this winter. Love the bike. Only issue is a recall on the bike for a power drain, once that is fixed I will be estatic!
Listen man it’s not a speed demon to that level for sure. But it’s comfortable and handles strangely similar to those bike given the different seating position. You will find a similar feel to stability and size between the legs. Obviously different position and power.
@NostalgicMotorcycles I've heard similar. The trade off of power vs comfort will have to be accepted. Im a big man at 6'5..335lbs. I believe it will fit me perfectly. We'll see. Good video. I live in that area.
@@RakMPVet05 Awe man they literally still have that exact bike at Holeshot. Go ride it! They will let you. I can tell you at the very least ride it so you know what to expect. Feeling it for yourself will tell you better than anyone else can. Worse case you ride an awesome bike for a little while.
Oh dam ya that’s a trip man that’s an hour away. I would as them I believe the dealer does have pickup and deliver for warranty bikes. Not just Indian. I think most dealers offer this. Should make that problem a lot less of a problem.
I have owned (1) Harley, & that bikes looks Awesome. But can you upgrade this bikes motor, like you can a Harley? Please if possible let me know. Thank you.
Yes, you can upgrade anything. There are less options. But Lloyd’s makes cams head packages big bore kits. A lot less options than what’s offered for Harley’s. But all the options nonetheless.
Ya thank you man. Go test ride one dealers do free test rides. Lloyds should have videos of products. Main thing is cams but honestly this bike with a tune is already faster than any cvo stock for stock. They offer 112 big bore kits but again at a stock 108 it’s already faster
Honestly, your choice is a good one. Not because riding it feels a lot different like I said it’s well balanced and easy to handle. But simply moving it around. Backing out of spaces take a lot more effort. If you make a balance mistake in this bike it will fall where as the scout most people can just hold the bike if they don’t get the low speed stuff right. Once you get those woopies out of the way go for it. From a riding perspective it’s not too hard to handle just really the weight at slow speed.
@@CarlosRamos-dj5vw lmfao 🤣 I hear a 112 in the future. Nothing official but there are rumor the next challenger will be bigger and badder. Similar to what Harley is doing with the king of the baggers. I think Indian will play that card as well.
@@NostalgicMotorcycles I’m wondering how the chieftain stacks up to the challenger. One of those is my next bike in August. I just don’t know which one yet
@@leftlegtrumpcard8152I recently just test rode them both at Bike Week in Daytona and I can tell you with certainty that the Challenger makes the Chieftain feel slow. The power plus 108 out performs the thunder stroke in every way. That being said, the chieftain is really nice. The controls and gages are much closer in the batwing fairing compared to the fixed fairing. If the rumors are true and Indian will be offering power plus motors in both bikes next year, definitely wait and try both with equivalent power plants. That way you will be able to compare apples to apples and make your decision based on preference, not lack of power and performance! Both are really, really nice!
@@NostalgicMotorcycles I rode em all at the Sturgis Demo. The rider triangle is very Metric cruiser, extremely small and tight. The Tank looks like a Honda Wing. Not an original idea or line on the bike.
@@NostalgicMotorcycles I have ridden Dirtbikes Since 83 racred since 93'' Yamahas rule. My dad developed the Zuki intruder. But dang i got the Dyna Bro Harleyt bug BAD. Cheers.
The dyna is a good bike. I want a last year dyna low rider s myself so I understand. But this bike for a newer rider getting into cruisers is more friendly for sure.
Ya same parent company bought both and stopped competing with itself so now there is just one. Buying up the competition is the way to grow for big companies.
The Indian brand was out selling Victory two to one. It’s a business. Business need to make a profit in order to survive. They only way for Polaris/Indian to do that is to make their bikes desirable looking to the public. Obviously they’re doing that, as Victory bikes were sitting in the showrooms unsold.
See but I did stop the only thing is due to the magic of video editing I seamlessly stitched the slowing down and going into one clip 🤭🤭. I don’t know if I have ever seen anyone getting pulled over inside a closed neighborhood 🤭🤭🤭. That would be funny
A stage 1 upgrade is like 2k, and it takes this motor to 134 hp. I believe Indian is upgrading the motor on the upcoming Challenger refresh, to 112 cubic inches, up from the current 108 liquid cooled. So here's my plan. Wait for the new model with 112" motor, at 130+ hp and then stage 1 upgrade it to, I'm guessing 145 hp. Imagine that. A new Challenger with factory warranty pushing 145 hp for say 35k. Shut up and take my money! Hurry up Indian!!
Lmfao I’ve heard the same about the 112. However Indian has stopped selling factory performance upgrades suck as cams and big bore kits etc. 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️. So you will void warranty if that continues to be the case in the future.
As we say over here at INDIAN “welcome to the tribe”
I like it man !!
@@NostalgicMotorcycles as do I ride safe
I keep thinking about this bike man lol !
Love the video. The more I see about these Indian motorcycles the more I love them.
It’s a good quality feature packed bike. They try and succeeded as give the most possible for the lowest price.
Polaris did right in 2013. They're bringing the Indian name back! Love my Sport Chief!
I will need to ride one of them soon thats for sure.
I love my 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour!... 🤨👍
Haven’t ridden a victory as of yet !
@@NostalgicMotorcycles this one's outside of Oklahoma city a few miles... 😏
Shiiiiii. I’m in Florida bro that’s like a 15 hour ride !!
Watching them race these in King of the Baggers series is wild!
Ita crazy isnt it. Who would of thought these big machines had what it takes to speed around a track. Even with not optimal engine designs, massive size. Its really impressive.
Even the new CVO can’t beat the Challenger
Should be riding one very soon if all goes to plan !! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Especially at Stage 2!!
I want to ride one for sure. An upgraded power plus 🤯🤯🤯
I have the 2024 Challenger Elite, Stage 1 now, going to Stage 2 this winter. Love the bike. Only issue is a recall on the bike for a power drain, once that is fixed I will be estatic!
Not bad at all. How much power are you getting down with a stage 1 ?
@NostalgicMotorcycles I'm thinking around 140 HP currently with the air induction and pipes. The Stage 2 cams should push it to the 155-165 HP range.
That’s a savage bike. I don’t care how big it is 150+ hp is a baddd machine !
Luv my 20 limited, i hv cat deleted full Rhineharts and lloyds tune. Will do 140 to 150 mph. Best decision i made was buying my challenger
Bro that’s impressive. How much power did it put down. That’s some speed for a machine that big !
@NostalgicMotorcycles it's making about 115 to 124. Previous owner said it was about 130 hp
Ya 130 to the wheel is good it’s aggressive !
@@NostalgicMotorcycles You should see black widows scout 60 bbkit. 120 whp and 95 ft-lbs of torque. That's what I'm aiming for on my scout.
@@etishbite456 That has be aggressive. that's fairly impressive. Ill look into it for sure.
Seriously considering test riding one. Nothing but ZX14's and one ZX12 all my life.
Listen man it’s not a speed demon to that level for sure. But it’s comfortable and handles strangely similar to those bike given the different seating position. You will find a similar feel to stability and size between the legs. Obviously different position and power.
@NostalgicMotorcycles I've heard similar. The trade off of power vs comfort will have to be accepted. Im a big man at 6'5..335lbs. I believe it will fit me perfectly. We'll see. Good video. I live in that area.
@@RakMPVet05 Awe man they literally still have that exact bike at Holeshot. Go ride it! They will let you. I can tell you at the very least ride it so you know what to expect. Feeling it for yourself will tell you better than anyone else can. Worse case you ride an awesome bike for a little while.
@@NostalgicMotorcycles definitely. I'll check it out.
It’s fun. I’ll probably be over there Thursday for some more stuff not sure on timing as that depends on work.
Love those Indian Motorcycles. Great vid man!
Yes they have an awesome lineup !
that is a beautiful neighborhood. Just curious what state that's in?
North Florida.
I really like that windscreen option...I might switch over to Indian from Harley. However the nearest dealership from me it about 80 miles away.
Oh dam ya that’s a trip man that’s an hour away. I would as them I believe the dealer does have pickup and deliver for warranty bikes. Not just Indian. I think most dealers offer this. Should make that problem a lot less of a problem.
It's worth it. Go test drive one.
100% free test rides and they are happy to do it.
@@NostalgicMotorcycles yes!! Easiest dealer hands down to get a test ride. They do demo days all the time too.
Not lying at all. It’s almost like they know if you ride it you will love it hahaha
I have owned (1) Harley, & that bikes looks Awesome. But can you upgrade this bikes motor, like you can a Harley? Please if possible let me know. Thank you.
Yes, you can upgrade anything. There are less options. But Lloyd’s makes cams head packages big bore kits. A lot less options than what’s offered for Harley’s. But all the options nonetheless.
@@NostalgicMotorcycles Thank you so very much, I really want to go a different route than just buying another (Harley). Have a great day.
Ya thank you man. Go test ride one dealers do free test rides.
Lloyds should have videos of products. Main thing is cams but honestly this bike with a tune is already faster than any cvo stock for stock. They offer 112 big bore kits but again at a stock 108 it’s already faster
Harley brought me here. Looking for my first bike!
Hey man. When you haven’t ridden before I highly suggest getting your butt on as many bikes as possible so you can learn what you like !
Beautiful bike…smashed by 2024 HD Road Glide
Lmfao I highly doubt that.
The Challenger is still the better bike between the two.
More features for the price for sure !
Maybe, maybe not. Depends on what I’m for real about
I’ll be riding a 24 Cvo st
After a dyno tune. That’s the best chance. I’m excited. But it’s also been 8 years since this bike came out lol
I enjoyed your energy my guy
Thank you thank you. It’s a fun bike for sure !! I was slightly sick and cold hahaha
Good stuff, beast of a bike...
100% agreed !
Lol, fun review man. I should have bought one of those, but im a beginner rider and i went with a '23 scout bobber
Honestly, your choice is a good one. Not because riding it feels a lot different like I said it’s well balanced and easy to handle. But simply moving it around. Backing out of spaces take a lot more effort. If you make a balance mistake in this bike it will fall where as the scout most people can just hold the bike if they don’t get the low speed stuff right. Once you get those woopies out of the way go for it. From a riding perspective it’s not too hard to handle just really the weight at slow speed.
@@NostalgicMotorcycles Being a beginner rider you made the right choice, you can trade it in once you master the Bobber.
👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Nice bike my brother
The dealer says your welcome hahaha
Harley went woke buying an Indian.
@@CarlosRamos-dj5vw lmfao 🤣 I hear a 112 in the future. Nothing official but there are rumor the next challenger will be bigger and badder. Similar to what Harley is doing with the king of the baggers. I think Indian will play that card as well.
Bro…gimme a review on the chieftain
Noted. I should be able to make that happen fairly easily. I need that and chief I wasnt able to ride either of them.
@@NostalgicMotorcycles I’m wondering how the chieftain stacks up to the challenger. One of those is my next bike in August. I just don’t know which one yet
Go test ride them. Indian does free test rides just show up and take them for a spin.
@@leftlegtrumpcard8152I recently just test rode them both at Bike Week in Daytona and I can tell you with certainty that the Challenger makes the Chieftain feel slow. The power plus 108 out performs the thunder stroke in every way. That being said, the chieftain is really nice. The controls and gages are much closer in the batwing fairing compared to the fixed fairing. If the rumors are true and Indian will be offering power plus motors in both bikes next year, definitely wait and try both with equivalent power plants. That way you will be able to compare apples to apples and make your decision based on preference, not lack of power and performance! Both are really, really nice!
Ya that 108 is a beast. They are not lacking in power for sure. You feel like you get the power you pay for the n the challenger ! I was impressed.
🤣looks like you were having fun🤙🏿
Hell ya man. Who doesn't have fun on 2 wheels. Its also a nice bike man. Very comfortable and easy to ride.
@@NostalgicMotorcycles absolutely… I was down at Holeshot last year the sales ppl are really cool. Ride every day and enjoy it!
Ya for sure. DAS is the man ! Been there for 8 years 👌🏽👌🏽
Nice Honda, Metric cruisers are way cooler then... Uh scooters and golf carts, real cool.
Lmfaooo I have 2. That should make it more betterer right ?
I even have a Harley 🤯🤯🤯
@@NostalgicMotorcycles I rode em all at the Sturgis Demo. The rider triangle is very Metric cruiser, extremely small and tight. The Tank looks like a Honda Wing. Not an original idea or line on the bike.
Ahhhh. I see i understand how you could feel that way. Thank you for the feedback.
@@NostalgicMotorcycles I have ridden Dirtbikes Since 83 racred since 93'' Yamahas rule. My dad developed the Zuki intruder. But dang i got the Dyna Bro Harleyt bug BAD. Cheers.
The dyna is a good bike. I want a last year dyna low rider s myself so I understand. But this bike for a newer rider getting into cruisers is more friendly for sure.
Does anyone no the name of the song that was playing
Used 3 different ones. All are free RUclips studio songs
368 - dyalla
Abroad again - Jeremy Blake
Boom bap flick - quincas moreira
There is no Android Auto on this bike or any Indian as standard.
Incorrect. Call das he will tell you how. Now for the 2025 model year they have taken that away.
💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Nice
Thank you !
Only problem I have with Indian motorcycle the fit and Finnish
In what sense and what bike gave you this problem? These bikes didn’t have anything that I could say was a fit finish issue
Custom, it is just like you do your other bikes
Not sure what you mean ?
Yeah, Harley joined all the other WOKE companies. If I was in the market I would be buying an Indian
I’ve heard that a lot lately I’m curious to see if sales reflect that.
It was Victory before it became Indian! Just say'n...🤨
Ya same parent company bought both and stopped competing with itself so now there is just one. Buying up the competition is the way to grow for big companies.
The Indian brand was out selling Victory two to one.
It’s a business. Business need to make a profit in order to survive.
They only way for Polaris/Indian to do that is to make their bikes desirable looking to the public.
Obviously they’re doing that, as Victory bikes were sitting in the showrooms unsold.
Ya true. They just absorbed some tech design under the Indian brand and kind of made the best of both worlds
Stop the self snitching man! Recording yourself running stop signs 😂
Jk, kind of, it was a neighborhood and those signs don’t count lol
See but I did stop the only thing is due to the magic of video editing I seamlessly stitched the slowing down and going into one clip 🤭🤭.
I don’t know if I have ever seen anyone getting pulled over inside a closed neighborhood 🤭🤭🤭. That would be funny
F-HD
Tell me how you really feel !
I can’t respect a grown man on a hoverboard.
Segway buddy but I get it. Too efficient lol. Most ya can’t get away with it at work either. I’d bust my ass on one if I’m being honest.
A stage 1 upgrade is like 2k, and it takes this motor to 134 hp. I believe Indian is upgrading the motor on the upcoming Challenger refresh, to 112 cubic inches, up from the current 108 liquid cooled. So here's my plan. Wait for the new model with 112" motor, at 130+ hp and then stage 1 upgrade it to, I'm guessing 145 hp. Imagine that. A new Challenger with factory warranty pushing 145 hp for say 35k. Shut up and take my money! Hurry up Indian!!
Lmfao I’ve heard the same about the 112. However Indian has stopped selling factory performance upgrades suck as cams and big bore kits etc. 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️. So you will void warranty if that continues to be the case in the future.
@NostalgicMotorcycles ahhh, that's a bummer. I'll still do it though!! Lol.
Agreed that engine is amazing !