2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse!! • 1st Ride & Impressions!

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New Design & Updates for 2019! | Looks Amazing!! | Sport Mapping Mode Rocks!
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@jamesjenkins232 5 жыл бұрын

I own a Harley! Will always Love Harley! I like the Indian and am amazed at how great they ride, but once a Harley owner always a Harley owner. They improve every year. Good composition!

@Topnikko 3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing that in the short time Indian has been around they've managed to make bikes that in many ways are better than HD.

@mikey2145 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. You have a very nice delivery with a humble attitude. Your enthusiasm is encouraging.

@shabadabadoo4326 5 жыл бұрын

I really like the new fairing. The older ones looked like a freight train nose sticking out being so rounded and ornate. That one looks a lot more like the victory cross country, which I liked a lot.

@danshobbies13 5 жыл бұрын

That is what it was modeled after. The freight trains of the 50s. Its funny you said that.

@matthewdavis8199 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. The "Classic" fairing was inspired by Art Deco locomotives from the late 1930's. The newer fairing design is a muscled up version of the Cross Country. The newer front fender and wheel designs also are reminiscent of Victory Cross Country's.

@slyguyaction 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks SO much for sharing this with us Shawn. WOW!!!

@AnonymousBosch3158 5 жыл бұрын

Man.... this colour is amazing. I loved this bike... really.

@GopherChoker. 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍 Love the color combination.

@MoneyMakerRealty 5 жыл бұрын

I ride a street glide. Actually just bought it and this bike has nothing to envy on my Harley. Great looking bike and color. Harley/Indian doesnt matter all I wanna do is ride

@santivargas7338 5 жыл бұрын

Ogfbdbdk JD Melcochita. Hotel

@Motochick203 4 жыл бұрын

Well said

@richardsmith5738 5 жыл бұрын

Somebody is riding the one I'm going to buy in a couple years.....so take care of it. Also, great video.

@Gooddog1 4 жыл бұрын

Low milage, custom upgrades private party depreciation, and all that good stuff.

@thelazydire 2 жыл бұрын

Why don't you buy a new one?

@ltunedkc 5 жыл бұрын

I've seen a lot of negative comments about the new Indian's but I really like them. Thanks for the informative review! My local dealer is having an open house later this month so I'm going to go try them out.

@richardcasey7521 5 жыл бұрын

I like it too. It’s a slightly mire modern looking bike. And NO primary chain.

@gerrysturis 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video Shawn! I am considering upgrading my Springfield Dark Horse to a Chieftain. I had been looking at the Chieftain Classic. This bike has made me rethink the whole project. Thanks for all you do for the riding community................Cheers!

@worldview2888 5 жыл бұрын

This ONE video instantly makes me a fan of such bikes. i have never had a single clue what sort of bikes are these. i dont know, this is beautiful. wonderful video about the bike. amazing

@albertosbrolla8424 5 жыл бұрын

I like it!! Yes they did have self canceling in previous years, as does my 2017 Springfield. Shawn, you should get one!👍

@TJRohyans 5 жыл бұрын

A ride review from someone I trust, who knows what he's talking about! I'm very happy with my Yamaha Eluder, but that Indian is a very, very nice bike. In fact, I see a lot of similarities to my Yammy. I think people who complain the most about rear cylinder heat, aren't people who typically ride a big V-twin. It just comes with the territory. Funny, one complaint I hear a lot from Yammy owners of the Venture/Eluder is the LACK of the heal shifter as a stock item. I'm fine without it. With it, you lose most of your long floor boards. Peace and love.

@HARMARSCH2 5 жыл бұрын

Shawn, that’s a beautiful Motorcycle. 😃 Thank You for taking us on the ride.

@thesetwowheels9401 5 жыл бұрын

Love me the Indian Line. Gorgeous bikes. Beautiful day to ride in "The Couv". I miss it back home sometimes. Traffic isn't as bad there as it is here. Ride Safe People !!

@slyguyaction 5 жыл бұрын

Love the heel shift Shawn!

@jeffshelburne5727 5 жыл бұрын

Great review! Indian will make Harley better, Vice a versa. Good old fashion American made competition, and the customer wins, hopefully in the end.

@luvmybeemer 5 жыл бұрын

Shawn, I LOVE your enthusiasm for reviewing bikes! Your voice is so calming and relaxing. I own a 2017 Indian Chieftain and I traded in a 2014 Moto Guzzi California Touring for. I like the thought process for the 2019 Chieftains, but it looks to much like a street glide to me. Would I trade in my 2017 for a new riding mode enabled bike? Quite possibly, YES. Did you find out if the new bikes have traction control? My Guzzi had both and believe me, it’s missed. Keep up the great work.

@sonboogie 5 жыл бұрын

That thing is gorgeous. They just keep getting better and better. Thanks for vid.

@JimmyMakingitwork 5 жыл бұрын

The new bike looks awesome, finally stopped some of the hokey pokey things they had on the previous model. The dash display system is interesting, need to check one out in person.

@danielj.rodriguez1183 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike, I see Victory motorcycle print on these, don't see a Streetglide. Maybe I need to look harder. Nope def Victory. Welcome back Vic😀

@alexanderbaum9677 5 жыл бұрын

I thought the exact same thing. I always wanted a Victory, so now I guess I'll get one of these!

@LuziannaBoy 5 жыл бұрын

Totally got a victory vibe upon first glance. I am not mad about that lol.

@Mingo-lo4pl 5 жыл бұрын

What model victory looks like this??..... I see street glide... I ride a scout and a vintage and this bike would sure make a nice 3rd bike.😀

@danielj.rodriguez1183 5 жыл бұрын

@@Mingo-lo4plwhat model Victory, let's narrow it down, Cross Country. You must have been on a Harley too long so that's what you want to see. I owned Victory before and anyone that knows a Victory fingure print can tell you these bikes have way stronger similarities. Which only makes sense since Polaris owned Victory. Why bite off the competition when Victory were good looking bikes. Polaris is ressurecting and old brand in part.

@youcanthide004 5 жыл бұрын

GORGEOUS / LOVE ALL THE CHANGES FOR 2019

@SmoothbassmanStudios 5 жыл бұрын

Yep!!! Rode one at a demo ride today. I'm sold now. I will be picking one up next Spring. All black!!

@taskforceripper91 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve never had one but interesting thoughts on heel toe shifter. Nice vlog thanks for the ride.

@easyrider4x 5 жыл бұрын

Lots of design and engineering from the orphaned Victory Cross Country and Magnum line is showing up on this bike. We knew it would happen. Wait till they make a frame mounted fairing model a la Victory Vision. I gave them that idea a year ago.

@stevefjordan 5 жыл бұрын

What a machine! Love the color and contrast. She's like a steel horse.

@gustwowheeling7337 5 жыл бұрын

I lean towards the vintage look of the Indian motorcycle, but I can appreciate this refresh look. I hope Indian will let the consumer still have a choice of a vintage and a modern style looking motorcycle. I like the different ride modes, the size of the screen reminds me of a small television, that I had in my room when I was a little kid...lol. Excellent 1st ride and impression video, Smoak. That is one nice Indian motorcycle, um...um...um.

@MrLeeds65 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike thanks for the ride! Love that colour as well!

@doronikgjcs 5 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your reviews. Thanks for posting and providing a better understanding of it. I like the more traditional look but this is kinda growing on me. I do want to see how the sport mode compares to one with a PVCX tuner on it.

@dawgswonjj 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a Harley guy but, here's the deal they are both great products but there is a difference between the two. When I walked Into my local BMW, Honda, Kawasaki, Can Am, Sea doo, Polaris, Sling Shot, Kymco and Indian dealer, I was greeted the 19 year old motor cross dude. He was a great guy don't get me wrong. Its just different. As I walked through the sea of Motorcycles, Jetski's, side by side's Quad's and snowmobiles, I made it to the Indian show room the first thing you notice is that almost almost every bike is designed after a Harley. The Chieftain is styled like the Street Glide, The Challenger is styled like the Road glide and Chief is a Road King design. At first look you can tell that the bike looks good. They've done a good job the colors design. As I sat on them them the bars felt awkward for me but I'm sure that's because Im not used to it. But I did notice that on a Harley everything on it is designed to be seen . HD does not use plastic covers to hide Starters, oil tanks, transmissions ect. On the Indian they just plastic covers on the bikes to hide all of those things and it tends to give it the metric bike look. Also, and most surprising is on the motor they a fake head cover over it. They have tried to make it look like a head with cooling fins but its not real, you can tap it and hear the tin like sound it makes, I don't get that. Anyway, The accessories display was really small, They had only a few jackets and shirts to chose from. Last but not least when I asked about tuning and performance I found that they don't have the equipment to do any real tuning or performance. When asked they said they could send it to a guy in Portland that has a dyno.???? Its different, like I said I'm a Harley Guy but when go a Harley Store its a Harley store. Everything you need is there. Bikes, support, Gear, knowledgeable people. The bikes are about $1000 apart as an average. Ill pay that to make sure I get everything I need and the store doesn't have 10 other motorcycle franchises in it. Just my opinion.

@gsb1616 5 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2017 Indian Heritage Classic last Halloween. It was one of those they would let go about $2000 different than the new 18's coming in. It came with a full windshield that blocks most of the wind and bugs. I had the dealership put on a chrome backrest and luggage rack. Haven't been able to get it out because of the 8" snow last Thursday. It's blue with a cream paint on it. Everyone looks at it and complaints it. The suspension is great just glides down the rode. I like the backrest and luggage wreck for my girlfriend to hang on. I had a Yahama cruiser with the larger engine, I had it for 7 years until I seen these one of these. The bike has a great response with the throttle and breaking. Just a wonderful ride down the highway. I can't afford the ones with the large display, but this is something I could afford. See ya down the road, Gary

@navinbabji 5 жыл бұрын

I bought my Indian chief vintage last month, never been happier. Also i bought it for that beautiful valance fender...👍👍👍

@veronicianyveronica5290 4 жыл бұрын

Cool review, I really love your bike!👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

@cjkirk30s 5 жыл бұрын

She's a beaut! thanks for the video!

@JimmyMakingitwork 5 жыл бұрын

The mode setting changes the ratio between the throttle sensor and throttle body. So in sport mode for example it might open the throttle 15% when you open it 10%. At least thats what they do in a car, along with auto trans changes.

@rodgp 5 жыл бұрын

There was a clear difference between modes.. Easy to see he got from 47 to 52mph quicker in sport mode. :). But I really dig the look

@justamotovlog4433 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video great work!

@OutbackOutlaw 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched a few of your vids. I subscribed today. I have the 2017 chief dark horse.

@OutbackOutlaw 5 жыл бұрын

Darkhorse self cancels indicators

@chrismills4213 5 жыл бұрын

Very, very cool!

@dnewman3402 5 жыл бұрын

I recently got the chance to test ride an Indian Chieftain that was the same color of this one in the video, but I had the cams, performance chip, stage on mufflers, larger air filter , and the 116 engine in it. I asked the demo truck guy to put it in ' sport mode ' before he got on a 2019 Indian Roadmaster in the lead in front of me. Grabbing a handful of throttle and winding 1-4 gears out to 3,500-3,800 rpm's made the stage one mufflers put out a really DEEP and throaty rumble. Throttle response was very snappy in ' sport mode'. I really like look of the new style seat on the 2019, Chieftain that lets you sit lower and farther from the dash.

@WoodyFletcher 5 жыл бұрын

When you're caught at a stop light sometimes it helps to kill the bile and crank it. Something about the electrical field.

@geoffozevans4500 5 жыл бұрын

I stand corrected , I re watched the vlog & saw the analogue rev countet, it was the way the light was reflecting on the glass doh!!!!!!👍👍😎

@lucasnelson1739 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a Harley guy, but Indian did a great job on that seat. Looks just like saddle man step up, which many people are going to and have been for the last couple years

@Crytoma 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review

@knarfggor 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like they are blending the Victory and Indian designs together! Beautiful!!!!!!

@petertrapani8701 5 жыл бұрын

Shawn that wheel is looking good. Very SGS love it. Need to take a demo ride on this Indian. Great Vlog. Be Cool and Ride Safe. 🇺🇸🏍

@yosam5184 5 жыл бұрын

Cool new features, I like the fender, mode change, and electric windshield. I am addicted to electric windshields now that I own a Vision, HOWEVER that dashboard is just too danged big or something! Thanks for your review.

@DFox-ud3gx 5 жыл бұрын

I love that seat WOW plus the bike is Sharp👍🏼🇺🇸turn around.the color is money

@marklebbon7968 5 жыл бұрын

Vicdian ….nice bike , here in the UK theres not many Indian dealers but quite a few Harley dealers . I'm on my 11th Harley I had a Victory once and had paint issues in under 2 years and went back to Harley. This Indian may just sway me back its very nice just waiting to see the Raptor when its launched

@danjohnston9473 5 жыл бұрын

Great comparison shot near the end of the video of a 2018 in the background. I'm not against the '18 fairing, it was unique. Just a choice. Glad the war bonnet is back on the front fender.

@moustachemike7128 5 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see it with the 116 stage 3 on /// taller bars/// 2up back rest that would be cool...

@Logan-or5qw 5 жыл бұрын

Wherever there's smoak there's fire, right Shawn! Fire it up! LOL.

@chadolson1864 2 жыл бұрын

Hey smoaks I have a 21 dark horse chieftain love it hope to come from Nebraska to see you in Oregon and ride with you

@andrewedmond8359 5 жыл бұрын

Love the new look of the Indian. A little Victory DNA in the fairing? Always room in the carport for one of these! Just have to convince the wife that it's a good thing.

@specialed5098 5 жыл бұрын

The lights and turn signals in the older fairing look much nicer. You don't have to add additional lights to make it look like an after market piece.

@CactusJack252 5 жыл бұрын

My roadmaster use to get hot. I changed out the head pipe and that fixed the issue. I have a 2015 and it doesn't have that cylinder deactivation.

@ohiovalleyrider8623 5 жыл бұрын

That's a beauty. I like the new look. It seems to have a bit of a Victory look to me. If you take a road trip and get to pick a demo, one of these or a new Goldwing DCT would be my choices. Would be awesome to see an extended use review on both.

@WRXXXual 5 жыл бұрын

The 2019 refresh models are better than the Chieftain classic models. They ride better, handle better, and the seat is better for long distance riding. Also the right bag has a 12VDC cigarette outlet next to the lock mechanisim.

@love4boost 5 жыл бұрын

I told you not long ago how I own a street bob and rode the new softails and didn’t care much for them and that I preferred the road glide to them but it was too big. Well today Harley had the demo truck at my local dealer and I rode the new sgs and I’m in love! I’ve never ridden anything that I liked more than my fxdb till today. Don’t be surprised if you see me post on Facebook that I traded my bike in lol. I’d get the 2018 though I can’t afford a 2019. Also I didn’t get to ride the fxdr sadly. It was booked all day and I only got there an hour late

@justamotorcycleenthusiast9800 5 жыл бұрын

Love that color!

@mileslrd7881 5 жыл бұрын

I love that new Indian bike, I need one

@MrNomads 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect....except the front fender. Is there an option for the old front fender?

@davidknows3320 5 жыл бұрын

All your torque shows up at 2500. It's a great place to happen on a touring bike.

@richardbarr3153 5 жыл бұрын

This Indian may be the first pne l saw that l actually liked. Way nice looking bike.

@roadglide 5 жыл бұрын

I hear you. This is a great looking bike packed with features. But man a Harley Street Glide or Road Glide Special is just so beautiful. I’m not talking about either company’s philosophies just about the bikes. Just saying and just my .02.

@geoffozevans4500 5 жыл бұрын

Nice machine, personally I quite like the heel toe shifter, & I would like to see an analogue rev countet on the Indian, otherwise it's a mighty beast 👍👍

@OoavastoO 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure the gauge to the right of the infotainment screen is a rev counter. The LCD screen inside the gauge I think is your gear position indicator and air temperature read out, I could be wrong though.

@wes9389 5 жыл бұрын

The previous "butt ugly" fairing kept me from interest in the big Indians, however, now I am in love. They have opened three stores north of Atlanta, so next week we take a road trip.

@kylemoore9626 5 жыл бұрын

John Wesley you could just buy a street glide, it looks better, costs the same, and it won’t lose half it’s value after 24 months.

@wes9389 5 жыл бұрын

I have spent many hours looking at Harleys. Love the look and the Heritage fits me like my goat skin gloves. However, my observations of sick, expensive issues with H D prevent me buying one. Have had BMW, Guzzi, Triumph, Kawasaki, Hondas and never worried about maint. cost.

@kylemoore9626 5 жыл бұрын

John Wesley 🙄 they were rated the 4th or 5th most reliable brand by JD power a couple years ago. Only the Japanese companies beat them. It’s a lot easier to hear about problems when they sell 200,000 units a year vs Indians 10,000. All motorcycles models have some problems, Harleys are reliable what you’ve heard is a myth. Indians have electrical problems, they even quit selling their stage 3 kits last summer because they were blowing up, now they’re having to change out connecting rods to do a stage 3 build. There’s Milwaukee 8s out there making 150+ horsepower on the stock rods and crank still. Just sayin. Not saying Harley is perfect but it’s a myth that they aren’t reliable.

@coaytch 5 жыл бұрын

That’s a matter of opinion. I rode Harley’s for 28 yrs. On my second Indian, now. Will never look back.

@PonchMuniz 5 жыл бұрын

Smoke it Smoak! Sounds and looks like a beauty!

@edwarddavis8264 5 жыл бұрын

You can thank abate, for helping with pass a new ordinance for motorcycles at stop lights in Washington State. If the light doesn't change you can proceed after you have stopped and not worry about getting the running a red light ticket.

@michaelschmitzerle2587 5 жыл бұрын

Love those Indians! They just get better and better!

@ashten92 5 жыл бұрын

They did a great job! One good thing about a heel toe shifter is you never ware out your boots.lol

@lavery0365 5 жыл бұрын

I love the upgrades, THIS IS MY VERY NEXT BIKE!

@jeffross8400 5 жыл бұрын

This is a good thing...Two fairing types...and now you have a choice of this style and the more traditional Indian style with the Springfield, Vintage and Chieftain Classic and the new style on the Chieftain and Chieftain Darkhorse. It is a tough decision which style I like better...

@6.0hhh 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 17 roadmaster. I like the new vehicle control settings, the standard, touring, and sport. Is that something that can be flashed to get on the some of the older models like my 17?

@BobSmith-sl9sm 5 жыл бұрын

It looks like they are getting back some of that angular Victory styling. Not a bad thing as long as they still make the classic available.

@andrewabell8617 5 жыл бұрын

That new Indian Chieftain Dark Horse ....sweeeet sounding (and looking) machine, built to be ridden all day long.

@snakebite6511 5 жыл бұрын

I am really tossed between the 2019 Indian Chieftain Limited and the 2019 H-D Street Glide Special, i love the look of the new Indian and love the new features. I am buying in January, but honestly, i don't know which way i'm going yet, i love the SGS in scorched orange, but now i love the look an features of the new Chieftain.

@chasstiles7611 5 жыл бұрын

Harley is assembled in America, Indian is made in America Maybe that will help

@gtsteele6219 5 жыл бұрын

I felt the same way last year. Rode 'em both. The Indian's adjustable windshield, awesome suspension, easy clutch engagement and great seat sold me.

@CactusJack252 5 жыл бұрын

Get the Indian

@snakebite6511 5 жыл бұрын

Currently i have several Indian's now, 1948 Indian Chief, 2003 Indian Chief, 2010 Indian Chief Bomber and 2014 Indian Chief Vintage. So i am certainly leaning towards the Indian Chieftain.

@shuff1111 5 жыл бұрын

I came into the store today to see that Chieftain and it was gone!!!!!! Guess I'm gonna have to show up on the 29th for the demo rides!!!

@ShawnSmoak 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that..! This was our Indian rep's demo. We should have them in stock soon! Thanks!

@jonpaulsims5848 5 жыл бұрын

love the new look Indian is going with!

@dennism103 5 жыл бұрын

I'm very pleased with my 2018 road king, its very dependable so far about 7,000. Miles so far, no issues whatsoever. The m8 is a homerun!

@thelazydire 2 жыл бұрын

Welp it's a road king 😅 7k miles ain't got nothing on it

@JimPoston1 5 жыл бұрын

Shawn... Question please... Does the "Chieftain Classic" have the "Drive Mode" selection also or just the revised versions of the Chieftain??? Thanks, JP

@tomekkopanczyk8206 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Shawn, Thanks for introducing this marvellous piece of steel If by an accident you would have 1 spare, I have 43rd birthday soon ;) Regards

@coyotewayne1 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like a street glide to me with a touch of Victory

@jorgevela8546 5 жыл бұрын

Shawn, great review and awesome bike. How tall are you?

@562Aksapper 5 жыл бұрын

Shawn, if you had to buy a new bike today which would you choose the Indian Dark Horse of Harley SGS?

@walterdouglas2931 5 жыл бұрын

Shawn, 2019 Chieftan Dark Horse or 2019 BMW 1600? ur thoughts

@markadams5823 5 жыл бұрын

I think the front fairing looks closer to the old victory style which is okay. I was wondering do the saddlebags have more or less room than the old style?

@renatojlopes 5 жыл бұрын

Great looking bike! Indian have done a good job here...

@maverick-zj3jz 5 жыл бұрын

Like the paint color.

@joshrandall5297 5 жыл бұрын

Looks more like a Harley every day. That's a good thing. I like the ride modes and electric bag locks. Harley needs to catch up on that. Keep it up Indian. Competition is a good thing.

@BB-gt1eg 5 жыл бұрын

hmmm...yeah. Looks like a Harley, so it looks like every other boring thing out there **Yawn** There's a reason even HD is trying to get away from looking like HD. I agree these Indian's do have a lot of options that make them a hands down winner, and these 19's have some great options over HD, so why try to style like an HD? Seems they should keep offering their own style.

@todkapuz 5 жыл бұрын

yeah i hate that the CVOs are the only harleys with the electric bag locks....

@mikekosar6135 5 жыл бұрын

Just don't like that it still comes incomplete.. passenger grab on.. Lower wind management.. Saddle bag guard's, to start.... Too incomplete for too much $$

@antoniodossantos6735 5 жыл бұрын

Even sounds like a Victory ! 🤔

@Logan-or5qw 5 жыл бұрын

I'm seriously thinking about getting 1 of these Shawn! What are your thoughts on this bike compared to your street glide?

@ShawnSmoak 5 жыл бұрын

My thinking is, I feel bad for the rider trying to decide between the two..! That would be a tough call for them. Thanks!

@mrvwbug4423 5 жыл бұрын

They do anything to wake up the thunderstroke other than make the throttle really twitchy in sport mode? Loved the comfort and handling of the 2018 Chieftan, but the thunderstroke on the 2018s had the personality of an appliance, really needed a cam, or at least a more aggressive tune. Also looks like that stock seat is set up to take a backrest out of the box, nice feature. I'll have to test ride one of the 19s when the Indian dealer in the area does another demo, especially since I just test rode all of the 19 Harley baggers at a demo last week, will be interesting to compare.

@2fuzzies 5 жыл бұрын

Good review. Does the cylinder deactivation have the option to turn off for winter riding? Also, does the vent above the headlight have a purpose, can it be open/closed?

@ShawnSmoak 5 жыл бұрын

The Rear Cylinder Deactivation can be enabled or disabled through the menu at any time, regardless of weather conditions. The fairing vent channels air under the windscreen and out the back side of the screen to reduce the negative pressure created by the screen and fairing, making for much improved rider comfort. I'm sure, as with the Harley Project Rushmore fairing vents, most folks will mistake the vent as some kind of cooling vent... Lol Those that understand their purpose never shut them off. The new Chieftain does not have the option to close the vent, maybe for that very reason... Thanks for watching and commenting!

@2fuzzies 5 жыл бұрын

@@ShawnSmoak Ok, I know what you are talking about. My 2010 victory cross country has the same type of vent.

@jimtomstimpson1477 5 жыл бұрын

you know , I didn't like the new design initially but this is the first video I have seen. It has been still photos until now. in Video , it doesn't look as bad. The sport mode might save a new buyer $1,500-$2,000 on a stage kit upgrade. Me on my 2017 RM , I feel I need a stage one or two. And the rear cylinder shut down will help combat the heat at stops. I have been real hard on Indian for the new design. Maybe I should give it time. My Vision had to grow on me too

@dimmube 5 жыл бұрын

amazing bike

@youngyarnzy777 4 жыл бұрын

A magic bit of machinery

@johnayres1220 5 жыл бұрын

I had a 2014 Chieftain. I test road a new one with the larger front wheel without the skirts. It was a really nice ride, but my 2014 actually handled better with the standard front wheel and fatter tire. PS: I hate heel shifters also.

@anselmofernandes4255 5 жыл бұрын

The most beautiful thing on the motorcycle was taken off: the auxiliary headlights built into the front cowl. I think the polaris wants a design similar to that of the Harley Davidson street glide and this decharacterizes the Indian. It does not work for me.