Try this with a indian rider who actually knows how to ride a bike.

Switch riders! Let the Harley rider take the Indian for a spin and you all know what the result will be!

No way the Harley Davidson would win if the pilot of both had the same skills 🤠

Where did they find the Indian rider? Put a real rider on it, and street tires don't need to be heated up. 😤

This isn't a put down, but perhaps the Indian rider can go to the Chris Moore drag racing class. Helpful criticism hopefully. T.S. RACING 💪🏍🇺🇸

The difference was in riders. You can tell the Indian rider didn’t have near the amount of experience then the RG rider. The guy had trouble warming up the tire on the first run. And road the shit out of the clutch on the first run too. The only thing that saved the Indian rider was the horse power. Having nearly 33 more HP definitely helped him catch up to the RG. Switch riders and see what happens. I bet the RG rider would dust the Indian rider if they switched bikes.

I have a 2020 Challenger. I've had a 2018 Harley Heritage 114 and a modded 2007 Street Glide. The Challenger stomps a mudhole in both their asses from a performance/handling/braking/comfort standpoint. As a performance bagger, the Indian is a cut above. That being said, with such competition, Harley will continue to improve their product and we all benefit in the long run. Riding the new Pan America demonstrates the capability of the motor company.

I like both brands but I’m a firm believer in bring what you have and that includes rider/driver. A better rider will make a difference no doubt. Indian bike needed a better rider.

Too bad their riding skills weren't equal. 💯 Come on Jack...... Ken Koby vs Barney Fife 😂😂😂😂

Lmfao put a real rider on that Challenger and it’s lights out any day of the week

I am a dyed in the wool Harley man but those Indians kick ass, lets be honest... Still wouldnt buy one though 😆😆

Love my Harley Davidson street glide and hopefully I'll never have to get rid of it... But, I was to buy brand new tomorrow, it would be a liquid cooled engine. I dig those new challengers

It’s NOT the machine , it’s THE man……. Both bikes are outstanding masterpiece.

Love this rivalry, do t ever want it to stop! INDIAN NATION FOREVER!!!!

Wow!!! Give the indian a shot with a guy that doesn't suck!!!

Me personally, doesn't really matter, They're both good bikes. It's just personal preference. But I like the harley a little more over the Indian for small things. I don't really care about more power and more speed, mine has plenty to get me down the road very efficiently and Alive. I'm after the relaxing ride, Not a Drag race every time I get on it..

It's like watching stationwagons drag race... I love my baggers ,but I surely don't buy them to set land speed records .. I mean how fast do you need to get to bike night ? Lol

Put pro riders that are similar weight on them. For shit sake, the Harley guy is 6 inches taller and 75lbs more in weight.

Guy on the Indian is no Rider. That’s the difference.

That’s the very first time I have ever seen someone stall a motorcycle in a drag race 😂

Find a driver for that Indian motorcycle, that knows what he's doing please!

I think if these 2 stock bikes were being piloted by seasoned drag riders you would find a very different result. I have seen the Challenger dominating the bagger class in GP style racing. I will say this I have rode all the models of Harley-Davidson baggers and all the Indian Baggers and I believe that the Indian ThunderStroke has more torque on tap in a totally stock format. The Challenger is a different breed in its design and makes more power in the mids and highs with its engine. If Harley were to take the Pan-Am engine and make it 108 CI and put it in a redesigned RoadGlide chassis I think it would be a better comparison. I prefer the ergonomics of the Indian's cockpit. I am not a very big guy and Harley-Davidson's bagger cockpits feel very cramped for me. I feel more comfortable and relaxed on a Chieftain. That said, I still own a 1959 XLCH as a bar-hopper stunt around town ripper. When I decide to pull the trigger on a bagger it will be a Chieftain with a 116. I love that bike for an American Tourer. To be fair though, I will also put a Triumph Rocket Triple full touring in the shed too. My thing is I want one of each of the 3 oldest names in the game that being Indian in 1901, Triumph in 1902, and Harley-Davidson in 1903. I am not a brand loyalist, I am a 2 wheel enthusiast. If I buy another Harley it is going to be a flathead powered servi-car that I will build as a clone of the one my dad had when I was a kid. Let the rivalry between Harley and Indian continue to go back and forth because it was that rivalry in the beginning that drove them to continually innovate and produce amazing machines for the consumer. You can't go wrong with either machine they are both legends and provide incredible products. Each have their shortcomings and superior features. To answer is one better than the other is impossible because it depends completely on an individual's perspective and what the person values as important to their riding experience. As long as you have the wind in your beard, the sun at your back, the horizon ahead, and no desire to stop, it doesn't matter what you choose because you understand the calling. Thanks for sharing.

I am a Harley-Davidson fanatic but that Indian motorcycle is nice as hell man and I would pick the Indian over the Harley, because it's just a better looking Bike, that makes good power

Me and my stunning 2019 Indian Springfield in gray and burgundy are watching this together. Friends to the end! Cruiser heaven, all day, every day. Come on all you Harley snobs, try an Indian, you know you wanna!

I’d say the Challenger lot of it is in the driver two

That was a circus!!

I've ridden both bikes. The Indian is faster. And not by a little bit either. It's a lot faster.

The price of these bikes are more like $28,000-$30,000

The Indian bike isn't the problem, its the rider

Harley-davidson all the way. It's what I grew up with and still ride. After seeing that launch all I can say is don't line up besides me

I'm 56 years old, been riding motorcycles since I was 8 years old and I'm hear to tell you, neither of those guys know how to drag. Both of the riders are short shifting the whole way down the track.

Get another driver

Both great American motorcycles👌🇺🇸🏍💨🔥

Jack that was funny as hell when you said those women go out there In search of THOSE Winners 🏆 LMMFAO, I could have died laughing when you said that as I'm sitting here on my bar stool at home watching this video...

I look at the most important thing which is dealership support and their network, Harley Davidson has them best hands down. Most HD dealerships are even open 7 days a week. There are no Indian dealerships in my area. If I'm traveling across the country and have a mechanical i want the peace of mind.

That Burnout ain’t looking to good!! 😂

His skill level was low and still almost won, that speaks volumes to the bike. He probably didn’t even put it in sport mode

Indian seems faster. Harley is there though.

Even when the Indian Rider still can't get off the line .. he has a trap speed of 102.8 vs 95.3 MPH that is seriously faster.. If Indian Copied HD they made a lot of improvments too like way better suspension components and a Cast Alluminum frame..

I'm a Harley Rider and I would still pick my Road Glide over the Indian just because I like the looks of the Road Glide better... but anybody who's paying attention knows that a stock Challenger is going to spank a stock Road Glide any day, so this was seriously a very pointless video. What I was hoping to see is a custom built Road Glide against a custom-built Challenger, that would be a fun race... since the Challenger is liquid-cooled it still probably has more potential but would still be fun to watch.

I have three HDs and I know the Indian at stock to stock has us beat. Nice engineering, it's just the customization and nostalgia that keeps me with HD.

These are touring bikes but i guess the Harley can start the road trip faster.

??? You guys do realize this is already been done with both in stock form and both stage two and Indian destroys by almost half a second get a real rider on the Indian

Overhead valves will always beat the pushrod in a race but you can’t beat the sound of that pushrod thump

Stock Harley ain't beating a stock challenger. That 108 challenger eclipses the competition.

Still buying an Indian and letting loydz do its magic just waiting for cam and big bore.

Guy on the Indian weighs like 50 lbs less and, can't ride.

This is about as legit as the presidential election....

Better rider would help the Indian fo sho 😉

Before even watching the video I’m gonna say I prefer the tech of the Indian. Harleys are undeniably fun to look at as an art form but I haven’t been beaten yet on my 800cc Honda Interceptor by by a Harley. Gotta admit, a V Rod smoked me after we hit about a buck fifty but that’s a Porsche engine, so doesn’t count. I’m not a hater. V Rods are dope af and Harleys are beautiful. 🏍

The RG price you quoted is for the 114 or 107? Just saying 😌

A stock Harley won’t beat a stock Indian challenger. Coming from a Harley owner!

Indian might be faster but it won't ever look as good as a Harley.

You can never wear out a Harley. It's always worth rebuilding unlike other disposable bikes

I don’t think either one of them have to worry about knocking the back tire off! Lol

I'm a Harley rider, but I bought a Challenger when they 1st came out, I really liked the looks of them, but I couldn't take it no more, I had to get rid of the Challenger. I had nothing but engine issues, and Indians lack of a dealer network, ment my Challenger sat at 2 dealers for a total of 8 mos.. So glad I kept my Harley, otherwise I wouldn't been able to ride. I know its a machine made by man, and they all have their issues, but after 2 dealerships and countless techs couldn't fix my Challenger, not to mention Indian wouldn't buy it back, I said no more. Never had those issues with my Harleys, I have 60k on my '04 Electra and she's never left me stranded.

Video starts at 6:00

Win or Lose I'd take a Harley all day!

" KING OF THE BAGGERS ! ! ! " The two top brand cruisers no doubt but at the end of the day it's the rider's skills , but don't take my word for it just ask Tyler O'Hara : WHO'S BAD ? ! ! ! 🗨️☝️😎✨⚡💥💨🔥🔥🔥

Wow. I dont need to watch this to tell you i smoke road glides all day with my challenger. Switch riders, see what happens.

Good marketing move Indian, you have the faster bike & then get a dude that cant ride to showcase your product............

Indian all the way because they came into the motorcycle scene before anyone else did and are awesome motorcycles that represents their strong tradition.

Tip for the Indian rider- 1. Lean forward man... 2. Stop being afraid of the bike, its far too heavy to cartwheel. 3. SEND IT MAN! King of the Baggers champion 2 times running: Indian Challenger. 126hp 126tq That's on a restrictive, government compliant, emissions based limp dick OEM tune. Throw on an exhaust, intake and proper tune... lord have mercy what it can do...

Would have liked to seen Matt on dat Indain ! Lol- 🤣🤣

The Polaris Indian Challenger is a nice bike for sure , But the Harley stirs my soul more.. and that’s what matters with these types of bikes .

I'm just now at the 8 minute Mark and still watching the video for the first time but I will tell you the Indian motorcycle needs a rider put on it... I'm sure that's a nice dude and all but he is not a drag racer that's meant to be on a fully dressed out road bike and that Indian with an equal writer on it would probably outrun that Harley every time but that overhead cam isn't such a bad thing when reliable horsepower is concerned

The Indian rider needs to remove his training wheels first .

Guy on the Indian must have thought it was a hammock race lol

The HEAT is On ....👍👌👍

Harley-Davidson is King, period

Winner gets to run my stock DCT Wing and I'll even leave the trunk on it.

Where can I buy a New road glide special with paint options for 21500??

I have a 114 FXDRS and my Challenger will smoke it. Easy. Not to mention the FXDRS is probably 200lbs lighter.

My twin cam 88 is faster than that m8, crazy

Harley has been anemic for years. I think they got away with the "sell an underpowered bike and rake in thousands for performance parts and labor" racket for too long. The competition from Indian is a good thing.

The Indian got cheated by not having a rider that is able to drag race

Right now i have two HD bikes and I have test driven both the RG and Challenger as I am considering my next bike. HD has the fit and finish, but in noway matches the motor of the Challenger. The Challenger has a modern motor with OHC and water cooling. From what I have investigaed, the internals of the Chellenger motor are far superior to the M8. I am waiting for a full up tourer with the Challenger model and then will buy my next bike.

I miss Victory.

As soon as I clicked on this video I thought to myself “this is all about the driver” and the video proved right

Something that should be mentioned. That liquid cooled Indian can do this all day every day for weeks. The air cooled dinosaur however, will need to be in the shop the next day. All things equal the HP advantage will always go to the liquid cooled motor. It's the HP advantage that allows the Indian to pull away top end. If the Harley doesn't win at the tree it doesn't stand a chance in the 1/4 mile.

I will stick with the company that has never gone out of business, Sorry there is only one. Harley all the way, the rest just follow and try to copy them

I am considering purchasing a Yamaha V-Max for the Pure simple Pleaser of totally embarassing HD Stage IV bikes with a bone stokc V-Max still way faster..

Who picked this dude to represent the best motorcycle ever built what a mess

Need a real motorcycle rider for that indian. He must be thinking Iam running an autopilot tesla 😆 🤣 😂

Give me that Challenger. I'll show you what it can do.

Indian isn’t an Indian it’s a Polaris plus they don’t look nearly as good as the Harley Davidsons. There also isn’t Dodge or Ram or Jeep anymore, they are all Fiats now.

The difference in rider abilities was stupid. Killed the point of the video

I think they are both great bikes, and each bring a lot to the table in their own rights. I think the Harley has the edge in quality of product, but Polaris..er...Indian has things done right with that liquid cooled twin. Seems to be a nice engine. Most just comes down to rider preference. Strong low end twist from the 114 Milwaukee 8, or top end power of the Liquid cooled twin....that's what makes competition great. Both products will push the other to improve. For both Harley and Indian fans, it will just benefit both camps for the consumer in the long run. Ride safe everyone.

That’s all he need is more practice 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

The REAL competition is which holds its value better! American consumers choose H-D for that reason quite often.

Rg with 114 starts at $26,699.....and that's a base challenger which starts at $23,999....terrible info in this video. And get equal riders....

Every guy on a Harley who tries a challenger in real life will get stomped.

Results would be different if you had the right rider on the Indian. I've worked for both brands, still currently with Indian. Great rivalry, but I'm for the tribe all the way!

I'd love to run my s@s T143 against the Indian. But who cares, 2 wheels is still fun to ride around. Each has their own preference though.

Anybody that knows anything about Racing can watch this video can see which BIKE will get down the track faster… it ain’t the HD… I’ve been kicking Non-Stock HD’s Asses on a Victory Vision for a Long, Long Time. The Harley Looks a Little better to me… The on;y place you can’t beat a Harley is on its Kickstand. 😀

Harley has the 131 engine now, no? Bring a road glide equipped with one next for curiosity's sake.

The Super Polaris is a soulless appliance Wish version of an HD. The only reason you buy a big American cruiser at these price points is heritage. If it were about objective performance you would buy a Japanese bike, but it isn't. So Harley has the Heritage and this 9th iteration of Indian does not.

I would love to race my stock Victory Vision against a 107 or 114 Stock Road -Glide. My buddies all state they need to put on the stage 2 prior to racing me.

Anybody know Where can I get some of that Native Harley-Davidson riders merch from???

I ride a 2011 Harley Streetglide 103 with some tuning done. I recently test rode a stock 2022 Harley 114 Roadglide and a stock 2020 Indian 116 Chieftain. The Chieftain felt more powerful and was faster than the Roadglide.