I was in between a Scout & Harley Street Bob at first. Then heard about the release of the Chief Darkhorse which became my first bike purchase in May & I'm loving every bit of it!
I was looking for a Scout as my first bike but I did not want to wait. No dealerships around me had any scouts or chief models to test ride and pre-ordering was 3 months out so I ended up on a Harley Sportster Iron 1200.
I hear you. I was on the table tryna get a street bob and idk Harley couldn’t make the numbers work. But when I went to Indian. I seen the chief bobber and instantly fell in love. This was my first road bike I ever bought and I got no regrets.
I seriously think that the indian chief is one of the best looking cruisers that you can get today. It is a little expensive, but everything from the looks to the ride to the engine is all perfect in my opinion. I think Indian really nailed exactly what a cruiser should be.
I didn’t go to Arizona and I don’t have a TH-cam motorcycle channel, but I do own a Chief Bobber Dark Horse. I took delivery March 27. I immediately added forward facing high flow intake and de-baffled Stage1 slip-ons. They look and sound better than the stock intake and exhaust. In July - I added a Stage2 kit. (bigger throttle body, high flow fuel injectors and cams) This really transformed the bike. The “built” 116 is a beast. Brute horsepower and awesome torque coming from a 116 stuffed into a 695 lbs bike. Acceleration is breathtaking. It is addictive. The bike pulls like an angry mule on steroids! Lean angle and brakes are adequate for a bobber. Handling is very good. Comfort on longer rides is Ok. I took one 180 mile day ride with my IMRG and I survived, but the Chief Bobber is a bar hopper not a highway bike. Both my son-in-laws liked my bike so much they both purchased one. M has a 111Chief Bobber Ruby Red and J is waiting for a matte grey Dark Horse. Projected lead time from order to delivery is 6-8 weeks according to our dealer. I have about $25,000 total in my Chief now with the performance modifications. I am very satisfied and have had zero problems. (I also own a 2021 Scout Bobber, 2021 Vintage and a 2019 FTR-RR.)
Coming out of a 1200 Sportster I am looking into the Scout Bobber Twenty vs the Chief Bobber Dark Horse. What're your thoughts on the two bikes? I'm 170 lbs and 5'10" sportster was totally fine size was for me just ready for a change in bike.
I own a 2021 Scout Bobber. The biggest difference “in my opinion” is weight and the way the engines feels. At 150 lbs less than the Chief the Scout feels lighter, more nimble, flickable and easier to turn. It stops faster in a hurry up situation. The Scout engine is powerful but has a lot less torque. That power comes at much higher RPM than a 116 Thunderstroke. The Chief is a torque monster. It is a very different animal than the Scout. Both are great bike and are super fun to ride but feel very different.
After I saw your video in Sedona, I went to my local Indian dealer and test rode the Chief. I loved it and walked out with it like an hour later. I do wish they had the Darkhorse at that time but I was such in love with the bike that i settled on the Chief. I did get the Stage 1 forward aircleaner and DeanSpeed Rampage exhaust since the stock is really..silent. Still an amazing bike after 3 months.
I just bought it over the weekend. I'm still in break-in mode. So far I have nothing to complain about. I like how it handles on the road feels very solid. I'm looking forward to your dyno test.
@Handsome Shrek in my opinion the bike has alot of power to move around especially on the highway. It also feels solid and handles extremely well. If your familiar with the goat trail going towards peekskill its a very curvy road and the bike seems to ride itself right through the curves. My opinion is definitely one sided. I really enjoy riding this bike.
Definitely interested. Rode the Dark Horse on a demo-ride a few weeks ago. Handling seemed lackluster but it was a shorter demo-ride. This bike stays at the top of my list because it’s probably the best looking cruiser on the current market.
I have one myself and I love every single thing about it except that seat. I even bought the extended reach seat and it's quite literally the worst seat I've ever ridden on. To me the closest bike to it I can think of is the Softail Slim. Could you go over adjusting the rear shocks? I've never done it and I'm afraid I'm going to screw up my bike.
I feel the same about my challenger. Love everything about it but the seat. After 5k miles since I bought it in April I broke down and bought a Saddleman seat. First aftermarket purchase.
you got the manual ? it goes over how to do the adjustments. or hell go to your dealer and they will help you set it up for you (ir they SHOULD as part of the walk around when you first bought it)
I definitely consider buying one. I currently ride a Street Glide. It would really have to impress me though, as I have been a Harley guy for many years.
@@skywayrider849 I lovingly refer to it as the gateway bagger. Everyone I know personally who purchased one traded it in or got a second bike within 2 years and got a full size bagger. 🤪
@@wyomoto1349 any others in that “gateway” bagger arena? I’m looking at exactly that for my next purchase but don’t want a full size bagger or the cost that comes with them as of yet…but damnit do I want the options for storage and comfortable rides on the occasional longer rides.
@@daveshultz3789 you can always swap a few parts out for leather pros instead of the factory hard bags. You can always get the tour pack designed for the sport glide or you can get aftermarket hardware designed specifically to mount any of the Harley tour packs onto a Softtail quick disconnect brackets. Those are the budget ways to get a Softtail up to touring size luggage capacity.
Hey Blockhead the throttle going forward is another way to Cancel the Cruise Control. Of course there are other ways of cancelling it such as braking, pulling in the clutch, etc. Anyways I love my Chief Darkhorse. It was awesome watching your vids before I recieved mine in May. Keep it going! Would love for you to review aftermarket parts such as the exhaust from dean speed.
I just reserved my 2022 Indian Chief Bobber Dark horse from Indian Motorcycle here in Austin Texas. I bought $5000.00 alone in accessories. I love the look of this bike. Can't wait!!
After having a few Harleys and now onto other ventures, the Chief really has my attention. I wish they’d gone water cooled but it ain’t the end of the world.
I have been watching motorcycle videos for months now and narrowed it down to the following list: - Indian Scout Rogue - Indian Chief and Bobber Dark Horse - Honda Rebel 1100 A metric cruiser is on the list because I life in Europe in the middle of the Alps. I‘m over 40 and this is my first serious bike purchase (with little experience) so I wonder if you would recommend the Bobber Dark Horse as a first bike for a responsible driver. I‘m 6‘1 tall. The Scout feels kind of too low for me.
I got to test ride one last weekend. What a mistake, since I fell in love and can't stop thinking about it but also the price tag is just too steep for me. 20k for a bike is just insane for me lol
Man I have the Indian scout bobber and the chief bobber is something I have been waiting on for a while. Excited about aftermarket for this bike too! Thanks Blockhead!
Before you ask, this bike being air cooled wouldn’t pose a problem in FL heat. My 08 Sportster is air cooled I ride pretty much every day in Phoenix AZ and don’t have problems with heat from the bike, cause it’s actively using air to cool it lol engineers know what they’re doing. Especially if you keep moving. And I think this specific bike has a temp reading you can keep track of lol
I definitely want to see a comparison to a FXFBS. Only thing I don't like about the TS116 is that it is limited in upgrades vs the, M8. But I'm sure the aftermarket will catch on pretty soon. Nice vid as always man!
I would love to hear a comparison to the Low Rider S. Are they both for the same type of rider? What do each of them do better or worse than the other one?
I LOVE my 2014 Indian Vintage. I leave the windshield off most of the time but it's nice to have when I need it. That built in GPS looks enticing but if the one in my phone fails I can buy another phone. I'm afraid to ask what that 'smart gauge' on the dark horse cost if it fails..
the chiefs are good looking bike. , got to put a few miles and all the different models indian had at bike week last year. I took my 19 yr old daughter and she rode the same one you got and loved it. it was a proud daddy moment for me. I would totally get one if I could had a variety of bikes in my shed. lol.
Kudos to Indian for the air cooled 116 thunderstroke engine.That's the best way to go. Less parts, less issues; no leaks, no worrying about over heating when sitting still at an idle, etc. My biggest gripe with Indian is the length of the mufflers.... Really ??? It makes the bike look weird. The only thing that should really be sticking out past the the back of the rear tire is nothing.
For me, not a lot of options for carrying bags/camping gear. Have tried the after market items and although descriptions say it will fit/work they don’t with significant modifications. Also, the heat from the engine/pipes is my one true disappointment. Just returned from riding parts of the Windy9 in Athens, Ohio and the 8 hr plus ride back home was almost unbearable. I do love the way the bike handles-
Very intrigued with the Scout and Chief Dark Horse Bobber. Have a beautiful T100 Bonneville now, and am wondering if it’s worth it to make the move. Love my Bonnie, but these Indians got my attention. Great video.
I have a 2022 t100 also that I can't ride, because of the poor design, that sticks the rear shock, right up your tail bone! A new seat did not even help one bit, because of the fact that they planted the rear shock right under the seat at a straight vertical position, how stupid of a design can you get? And I was a suckered to buy one without considering how it was made! I really have to try hard to forgive myself for making such a crucial mistake. Now I'm paying for a motorcycle that I can't afford to ride without injuring my body.
Hey Blockhead. I have the new Chief dark horse and love it. However a couple of things have come up or been raised on community forums so.woumd be good to know if you experience these or would have any answers from Indian. 1. The brake and clutches levers are different..one polished and one brushed......same on yours? Know why? 2. The front headlamp has been known to get condensation on the inside...again...same on yours? Know why? 3. Hearing a lot of new owners complain about engine knocking sounds....I haven't experienced but....once again....anything similar on yours? No.real issues from me though..I love the ride, love the modes, love all the heads this bike is turning when I'm out on it. Keep up the great work dude 💪
What an amazing bike. I was going to get a scout bobber till I saw this bike. Being 6' 2" it is an amazing fit stock. Great vid blockhead and thanks for helping me make a great choice
Love the Indian line up. You mentioned that you haven't seen another motorcycle with the cruise control on the right side. My Can-Am Spyder has cruise on the right hand controls. Its my first bike that I have had with cruise so I didn't know any different.
If your thinking about a road king look at a Springfield, that’s the category for that. Awesome bike! This one is totally different category but with stage 2 cam and at the hopp ups..Ugg amazing in its own class
It’s a great machine!!! I loved my test ride. What mods would you make to the Chief? Which one would you go with if you were buying it, Chief, Super Chief, Super Chief Limited, bobber?
The 116 thunderstroke "should" smoke the 114 M8. Especially with the weight of the cheif being so much lighter than the bikes you listed. That 4 inch display on the cheif is also leaps and bounds over the infotainment systems on the bigger bikes Harley has. Harley did the same thing on my sportster and I love it. I own a Harley but I'm new to the Harley name, traded in my kawasaki for the 1250cc Sportster S. The power in first gear is actually pretty scary coming from a 60 horsepower Vulcan S lol.
Just back from Coffee Shop of Horrors. Cool little place, good coffee and chocolate cookies. Especially liked the various decorations. Was that Corkwood Lane you turned down where there may have been banjo music or shotguns? If so, there is a nice gathering hall place back at the end. I know of one wedding to take place there. The difficult part is getting past what looks like something from the old Burt Reynolds movie, Deliverance.
My biggest questions are how thw aftermarket is going to respond to them. Much like you said in near the end of the video. Also, would hope that Polaris doesn't pull a victory move on indian owners. Hoping they are down to stick with the brand for the long haul.
This bike is absolutely gorgeous! I love this awesome mix of classic look and feel with modern technologies. To be honest I can't see the reason to buy HD softail anymore until it is the FatBoy or the Breakout.
when i drove buses for lynx i stopped at that racetrac where you filled up sssooo often! it was the only place where i could feasibly use the restroom while on route.
Hello Blockhead, great videos on the chief bobber dark horse. I ordered mined and I am patiently waiting for it to arrive. I hear so many complaints about the seat. What options do you recommend? I also hear the heat from the exhaust is a problem on your right leg? What do you think of highway bars and front foot control pegs? What is your impression of the navigation. Some say it loses signal? Also with spoked rims is there any added maintenance compared to a steel rim? One more question , When you have your phone connected to the bike can you still comfortable listen to music or is the exhaust in standard mode to noisy to hear inside your helmet? Sorry for the questions , I am a green horn to Indian bikes but super stoked to get mine! Keep making videos!
i love all Indian Motorcycles lookswise. i wouldnt buy a cruiser as only day-to-day transport but as second bike sure ... bought a 22 FTR Carbon a few months ago, love it to bits !!
I'm in an FTR right now and thinking about moving to this bike.... or a Sport Glide. Looking for a little more comfort and longer hauls. Not a lot of bag options for it right now though, which is a bummer. I'm pretty torn. My budget is between a new dark horse or a used sport glide (in todays market)
Looking forward to seeing how Chief does on a long haul, like 500 miles in one day. I can do it on my Scout but hurts me. I'm 54, 5'11" 205lbs. I'll test ride a few, but gut feeling is Chief wouldn't be enough of a change from Scout.
@@ilovemotocicleta thanks for the input man, looking forward to demo one but doubt they'd let me take it for several hours to really get the feel of it. Cheerz Amigo!
I have a 11 year old Victory XC that I have ridden since new. The cruise control controls are on the right also. Must be a Polaris thing. Now that you have conquered Sugarloaf Mountain, try Mt. Dora and Mt. Plymouth.
I put a deposit down on one just the other day... Can't wait! I'm definitely interested in the day to day, driving in traffic experiences you lucky ***** !!! lol
Been following you for a while since I decided to get my motorcycle license soon. Would this be a good beginner bike? I’ve watch you say great things about the HD Sportster S too, help choose please. Amazing work big fan of your chancel and your passion for motorcycles.
Would love to hear from your side about this bike being set up for a longer trip. How it handles with some luggage. Would it be a reasonal bike for a longer holiday trip, like with (saddle)bags and some more (just for that holiday trip)?
On mine, its the right trigger. You pull it and it will take you to the screen and you hold on the trigger and it will select the mode switch and then tap until you get the mode you want. Then hold the trigger again to confirm...but i dont have the ride command.
Checked it out at the dealer today. To get to the different modes quickly you hold the right trigger i believe and it goes right to it. That wasn’t the dark horse model though- so it may be different? Give it a try
Not sure if you can easily answer this, BlockHead, or if anyone else has thoughts please chime in. I've heard few people say the difference between the 116 and the 111 is not big enough to warrant the Dark Horse Price tag (if you don't care for the tech or look). They mentioned the 111 feels like it has more natural torque. Thoughts?
I'm looking to add a bike to my garage. Currently on a 2019 Roadking stage 3. Looking for something that's a little more comfy than the 2022 low rider s. I'm 62 and don't care for the riding position of the "S". I also like the idea of two rear shocks like the Dyna used to have or still has. I'm gonna try to test ride this bike. I like the way it looks a lot. The looks along with a 116" motor attracted me to the bike. I may turn it into a club style bike.
My 18 Heritage has that bar in the gas tank. It is nice... except here in California we have those stupid vapor nozzles I would definitely ride that bike
I like the bike a lot. Definitely a raw, in your face slap of 45 degree air cooled power. Not as much pep as the Scout or my sportster s but I think the classic styling makes up for the speed. Shes a looker!
Looking at the new 2022 Chief 11/21. For a 5' 6" height rider, how is the seat/handlebar ergo setup? I do not like forward leaning position. Was considering a leftover 2021 Vintage because long riding would be unquestionable very comfortable. Also, can one add an Oil Cooler to help drop the eng.temp?
u can set it in the menu to stay in night mode. im not sure if its take up, but i know it goes forward so u can turn off cruise control. wish the gas tank was like that on my ftr
How does it handle in the curves ? Do i need to push the bike to the curves or is in intuitive and easy ? Is it comfortable after 2 hours in the seat ? And how does the fuel consumption looks, 5 L / 100 Km ? Thx for the answers :o) I am on the search for my second bike and i do LOVE the new Indian Chief ! :D
We heard you say in FL, we're in Florida also. How did you get indian to loan your the cheif dark horse? My wife wants one so bad, but wants to ride it first. But the issue is like no one in the state of FL has a cheif for her to ride. Thanks bud ride safe and keep your two wheels on the ground
How do you like the mirrors? Also, I've considered this bike as a second bike but the Challenger is a bit more appealing. I would like something to use for longer trips and I like the frame mounted fairing like the Road Glide. I've been commuting this year on a Triumph Trident and am considering the FTR as a replacement. I like how light the Triumph is, it is a piece of cake to get around on, but it lacks as a hooligan when you want it.
I would love to get one of these bikes. The only real down side is the fact that there is NO aftermarket parts and accessories that I’ve come across for it. I have an Indian FTR 1200 and it’s the best bike I’ve ever owned. I love what Polaris has done with the Indian brand. I would like to see them compete more with Harley Davidson when it comes to aftermarket accessories. That and they need to fire the guy who designed the seats for Indian. Every Indian I’ve ridden has always had seat issues. You hear about it constantly with the scouts.
Have they fixed the rev match issue? When I test rode a couple Indians, (scout, scout 60, Springfield, and chief) the chief was the only one I couldn't rev match on down shifts. The throttle response on sport mode was still too laggy or wouldn't respond at all on the down shift.
I was in between a Scout & Harley Street Bob at first. Then heard about the release of the Chief Darkhorse which became my first bike purchase in May & I'm loving every bit of it!
I was looking for a Scout as my first bike but I did not want to wait. No dealerships around me had any scouts or chief models to test ride and pre-ordering was 3 months out so I ended up on a Harley Sportster Iron 1200.
I had the very same conundrum and seriously thinking the chief bobber is going to be my new addition to my garage
I hear you. I was on the table tryna get a street bob and idk Harley couldn’t make the numbers work. But when I went to Indian. I seen the chief bobber and instantly fell in love. This was my first road bike I ever bought and I got no regrets.
Same here…looking at scout, street bob, speed twin and now found the Chief. Man the dark horse is a sweet ride. Thats my favorite now.
I'm too young for a chief, maybe when I'm 60, for now I want a scout bobber 😁
I seriously think that the indian chief is one of the best looking cruisers that you can get today. It is a little expensive, but everything from the looks to the ride to the engine is all perfect in my opinion. I think Indian really nailed exactly what a cruiser should be.
I didn’t go to Arizona and I don’t have a TH-cam motorcycle channel, but I do own a Chief Bobber Dark Horse. I took delivery March 27. I immediately added forward facing high flow intake and de-baffled Stage1 slip-ons. They look and sound better than the stock intake and exhaust. In July - I added a Stage2 kit. (bigger throttle body, high flow fuel injectors and cams) This really transformed the bike. The “built” 116 is a beast. Brute horsepower and awesome torque coming from a 116 stuffed into a 695 lbs bike. Acceleration is breathtaking. It is addictive. The bike pulls like an angry mule on steroids! Lean angle and brakes are adequate for a bobber. Handling is very good. Comfort on longer rides is Ok. I took one 180 mile day ride with my IMRG and I survived, but the Chief Bobber is a bar hopper not a highway bike. Both my son-in-laws liked my bike so much they both purchased one. M has a 111Chief Bobber Ruby Red and J is waiting for a matte grey Dark Horse. Projected lead time from order to delivery is 6-8 weeks according to our dealer. I have about $25,000 total in my Chief now with the performance modifications. I am very satisfied and have had zero problems. (I also own a 2021 Scout Bobber, 2021 Vintage and a 2019 FTR-RR.)
Coming out of a 1200 Sportster I am looking into the Scout Bobber Twenty vs the Chief Bobber Dark Horse. What're your thoughts on the two bikes? I'm 170 lbs and 5'10" sportster was totally fine size was for me just ready for a change in bike.
I own a 2021 Scout Bobber. The biggest difference “in my opinion” is weight and the way the engines feels. At 150 lbs less than the Chief the Scout feels lighter, more nimble, flickable and easier to turn. It stops faster in a hurry up situation. The Scout engine is powerful but has a lot less torque. That power comes at much higher RPM than a 116 Thunderstroke. The Chief is a torque monster. It is a very different animal than the Scout. Both are great bike and are super fun to ride but feel very different.
Love to hear your impressions as a day-to-day, AND a weekend-in-the-twisty-roads comparison with the Scout Bobber. Cheers!!
One of my favorite looking cruisers available today. If I was buying a cruisers that would be on a very short list of bikes I'd be looking at.
This bike would look sic AF with under the handlebar mirrors and a two into one exhaust.
After I saw your video in Sedona, I went to my local Indian dealer and test rode the Chief. I loved it and walked out with it like an hour later. I do wish they had the Darkhorse at that time but I was such in love with the bike that i settled on the Chief. I did get the Stage 1 forward aircleaner and DeanSpeed Rampage exhaust since the stock is really..silent. Still an amazing bike after 3 months.
I just bought it over the weekend. I'm still in break-in mode. So far I have nothing to complain about. I like how it handles on the road feels very solid. I'm looking forward to your dyno test.
@Handsome Shrek in my opinion the bike has alot of power to move around especially on the highway. It also feels solid and handles extremely well. If your familiar with the goat trail going towards peekskill its a very curvy road and the bike seems to ride itself right through the curves. My opinion is definitely one sided. I really enjoy riding this bike.
Definitely interested. Rode the Dark Horse on a demo-ride a few weeks ago. Handling seemed lackluster but it was a shorter demo-ride. This bike stays at the top of my list because it’s probably the best looking cruiser on the current market.
for me it’s the complete opposite. the scout has god tier throttle response with no slippage but the dyna has some space before you hit the gas.
I have one myself and I love every single thing about it except that seat. I even bought the extended reach seat and it's quite literally the worst seat I've ever ridden on. To me the closest bike to it I can think of is the Softail Slim. Could you go over adjusting the rear shocks? I've never done it and I'm afraid I'm going to screw up my bike.
I feel the same about my challenger. Love everything about it but the seat. After 5k miles since I bought it in April I broke down and bought a Saddleman seat. First aftermarket purchase.
you got the manual ? it goes over how to do the adjustments. or hell go to your dealer and they will help you set it up for you (ir they SHOULD as part of the walk around when you first bought it)
ur channel is why i fell in love with bikes man thank you for this amazing passion u'r passing on❤️❤️ will we see a Triumph Rocket 3 test ride please
Same,yeah that would be awesome 🚀
I want the same
Yes, Rocket 3 please, considering for next bike.
I definitely consider buying one. I currently ride a Street Glide. It would really have to impress me though, as I have been a Harley guy for many years.
I did consider it, but I wanted to be a part of the Harley culture. I bought a 2021 Sport Glide at Bert's Barracuda. I love it!
Rode the sport glide for 2 years. Zero complaints after I put a riser on the bars and zero regrets.
@@wyomoto1349 Agreed on the risers. I'm probably going to do new bars or risers.
@@skywayrider849 I lovingly refer to it as the gateway bagger. Everyone I know personally who purchased one traded it in or got a second bike within 2 years and got a full size bagger. 🤪
@@wyomoto1349 any others in that “gateway” bagger arena? I’m looking at exactly that for my next purchase but don’t want a full size bagger or the cost that comes with them as of yet…but damnit do I want the options for storage and comfortable rides on the occasional longer rides.
@@daveshultz3789 you can always swap a few parts out for leather pros instead of the factory hard bags. You can always get the tour pack designed for the sport glide or you can get aftermarket hardware designed specifically to mount any of the Harley tour packs onto a Softtail quick disconnect brackets. Those are the budget ways to get a Softtail up to touring size luggage capacity.
Hey Blockhead the throttle going forward is another way to Cancel the Cruise Control. Of course there are other ways of cancelling it such as braking, pulling in the clutch, etc. Anyways I love my Chief Darkhorse. It was awesome watching your vids before I recieved mine in May. Keep it going! Would love for you to review aftermarket parts such as the exhaust from dean speed.
I just reserved my 2022 Indian Chief Bobber Dark horse from Indian Motorcycle here in Austin Texas. I bought $5000.00 alone in accessories. I love the look of this bike. Can't wait!!
Do a kick flip
After having a few Harleys and now onto other ventures, the Chief really has my attention. I wish they’d gone water cooled but it ain’t the end of the world.
They need to put the challenger motor in a non fairinged bike like this that doesn’t weigh 800lbs.
I think it’s coming, or the ftr engine
Absolutely Stunning bike, No doubt one of my favorite motorcycles!!!, Thanks for sharing!!!
I have been watching motorcycle videos for months now and narrowed it down to the following list:
- Indian Scout Rogue
- Indian Chief and Bobber Dark Horse
- Honda Rebel 1100
A metric cruiser is on the list because I life in Europe in the middle of the Alps. I‘m over 40 and this is my first serious bike purchase (with little experience) so I wonder if you would recommend the Bobber Dark Horse as a first bike for a responsible driver. I‘m 6‘1 tall. The Scout feels kind of too low for me.
I own a Super Chief and looove it. Very happy I went with the Chief over a Heritage Classic.
Oh man!!!! I love the bike. The tech in the touch screen and the 116 thunder stroke seems amazing. I wanna get on one for sure.
I got to test ride one last weekend. What a mistake, since I fell in love and can't stop thinking about it but also the price tag is just too steep for me. 20k for a bike is just insane for me lol
Man I have the Indian scout bobber and the chief bobber is something I have been waiting on for a while. Excited about aftermarket for this bike too! Thanks Blockhead!
Before you ask, this bike being air cooled wouldn’t pose a problem in FL heat. My 08 Sportster is air cooled I ride pretty much every day in Phoenix AZ and don’t have problems with heat from the bike, cause it’s actively using air to cool it lol engineers know what they’re doing. Especially if you keep moving. And I think this specific bike has a temp reading you can keep track of lol
Welcome to the family! Tq for days, and can hit the apexes with the best of them!
Congratulations Man, I will be receiving mine in 2 weeks!
I definitely want to see a comparison to a FXFBS. Only thing I don't like about the TS116 is that it is limited in upgrades vs the, M8. But I'm sure the aftermarket will catch on pretty soon. Nice vid as always man!
I would love to see a HEAD 2 HEAD comparison INDIAN DARK HORSE vs SOFTAIL SLIM. Key parameters
I would love to hear a comparison to the Low Rider S.
Are they both for the same type of rider? What do each of them do better or worse than the other one?
One of the best motorcycles I've ever ridden.
Looking forward to more content on this! I own the base '22 Chief Dark Horse and love it. Just waiting (impatiently) on the aftermarket to develop.
I have had my Indian chieftain for just over a year and I absolutely love it
I have had some curiosity recently about Indian bikes, so this is perfectly timed for me. I'll be keeping on eye on this!
I LOVE my 2014 Indian Vintage.
I leave the windshield off most of the time but it's nice to have when I need it.
That built in GPS looks enticing but if the one in my phone fails I can buy another phone. I'm afraid to ask what that 'smart gauge' on the dark horse cost if it fails..
the chiefs are good looking bike. , got to put a few miles and all the different models indian had at bike week last year. I took my 19 yr old daughter and she rode the same one you got and loved it. it was a proud daddy moment for me. I would totally get one if I could had a variety of bikes in my shed. lol.
Kudos to Indian for the air cooled 116 thunderstroke engine.That's the best way to go. Less parts, less issues; no leaks, no worrying about over heating when sitting still at an idle, etc. My biggest gripe with Indian is the length of the mufflers.... Really ??? It makes the bike look weird. The only thing that should really be sticking out past the the back of the rear tire is nothing.
That's a great bike.... I own an 2022 Super Chief Limited.... Great daily ride and travel.
1. The luggage options, for touring.
2. all the negatives on it that people need to be aware before buy.
For me, not a lot of options for carrying bags/camping gear.
Have tried the after market items and although descriptions say it will fit/work they don’t with significant modifications.
Also, the heat from the engine/pipes is my one true disappointment.
Just returned from riding parts of the Windy9 in Athens, Ohio and the 8 hr plus ride back home was almost unbearable.
I do love the way the bike handles-
Love the content! Any chance for some Harley breakout stuff? researching for my first and I really enjoy the information and the delivery you provide!
Very intrigued with the Scout and Chief Dark Horse Bobber. Have a beautiful T100 Bonneville now, and am wondering if it’s worth it to make the move. Love my Bonnie, but these Indians got my attention. Great video.
I have a 2022 t100 also that I can't ride, because of the poor design, that sticks the rear shock, right up your tail bone! A new seat did not even help one bit, because of the fact that they planted the rear shock right under the seat at a straight vertical position, how stupid of a design can you get? And I was a suckered to buy one without considering how it was made! I really have to try hard to forgive myself for making such a crucial mistake. Now I'm paying for a motorcycle that I can't afford to ride without injuring my body.
Love, love, LOVE! Better be a permanent resident in the Block Garage
Hey Blockhead. I have the new Chief dark horse and love it. However a couple of things have come up or been raised on community forums so.woumd be good to know if you experience these or would have any answers from Indian.
1. The brake and clutches levers are different..one polished and one brushed......same on yours? Know why?
2. The front headlamp has been known to get condensation on the inside...again...same on yours? Know why?
3. Hearing a lot of new owners complain about engine knocking sounds....I haven't experienced but....once again....anything similar on yours?
No.real issues from me though..I love the ride, love the modes, love all the heads this bike is turning when I'm out on it. Keep up the great work dude 💪
What an amazing bike. I was going to get a scout bobber till I saw this bike. Being 6' 2" it is an amazing fit stock. Great vid blockhead and thanks for helping me make a great choice
Hi Mark, is it customisable enough to fit someone like me? I'm 6'6
@@thomasammar2867.
Love to hear your impressions of leg position with those forward controls. I'm 6'3" and most forward controls still aren't forward enough for me.
I think the “forwards” on this bike aren’t even as forward as most. I saw another review that said they were kinda in between mids and forwards
What's the comparison to a street Bob say 2017
Love the Indian line up. You mentioned that you haven't seen another motorcycle with the cruise control on the right side. My Can-Am Spyder has cruise on the right hand controls. Its my first bike that I have had with cruise so I didn't know any different.
I want to know how it compares to the Road King. I was considering getting the road king in the next couple years, but this bike is lovely.
If your thinking about a road king look at a Springfield, that’s the category for that. Awesome bike! This one is totally different category but with stage 2 cam and at the hopp ups..Ugg amazing in its own class
It’s a great machine!!! I loved my test ride. What mods would you make to the Chief? Which one would you go with if you were buying it, Chief, Super Chief, Super Chief Limited, bobber?
It's so much like the victory gunner 😁
@ 10:05 - I hated that on my Triumph America - it had that bar to keep you from hitting the fuel pump. It splattered like CRAZY...
My 2017 FatBob has that same thing on the gas tank. I love that little feature.
I’d love to see a side by side comparison to stock harleys (street bob,fat bob low rider s etc)
The 116 thunderstroke "should" smoke the 114 M8. Especially with the weight of the cheif being so much lighter than the bikes you listed. That 4 inch display on the cheif is also leaps and bounds over the infotainment systems on the bigger bikes Harley has. Harley did the same thing on my sportster and I love it.
I own a Harley but I'm new to the Harley name, traded in my kawasaki for the 1250cc Sportster S. The power in first gear is actually pretty scary coming from a 60 horsepower Vulcan S lol.
Good luck getting accessories for it. I have one .
Just back from Coffee Shop of Horrors. Cool little place, good coffee and chocolate cookies. Especially liked the various decorations. Was that Corkwood Lane you turned down where there may have been banjo music or shotguns? If so, there is a nice gathering hall place back at the end. I know of one wedding to take place there. The difficult part is getting past what looks like something from the old Burt Reynolds movie, Deliverance.
What about leg heating?... Did you fell any discomfort? Something to take in consideration since it is an air cooled?
On my Springfield, to start you can press the start button once to energize the bike then again to start. You only need power button to shut down
My biggest questions are how thw aftermarket is going to respond to them. Much like you said in near the end of the video. Also, would hope that Polaris doesn't pull a victory move on indian owners. Hoping they are down to stick with the brand for the long haul.
This bike is absolutely gorgeous! I love this awesome mix of classic look and feel with modern technologies. To be honest I can't see the reason to buy HD softail anymore until it is the FatBoy or the Breakout.
when i drove buses for lynx i stopped at that racetrac where you filled up sssooo often! it was the only place where i could feasibly use the restroom while on route.
Oh yeah, look an Indian Chief 🤷🏻♂️.
Nice bike.
Hello Blockhead, great videos on the chief bobber dark horse. I ordered mined and I am patiently waiting for it to arrive. I hear so many complaints about the seat. What options do you recommend? I also hear the heat from the exhaust is a problem on your right leg? What do you think of highway bars and front foot control pegs? What is your impression of the navigation. Some say it loses signal? Also with spoked rims is there any added maintenance compared to a steel rim? One more question , When you have your phone connected to the bike can you still comfortable listen to music or is the exhaust in standard mode to noisy to hear inside your helmet? Sorry for the questions , I am a green horn to Indian bikes but super stoked to get mine! Keep making videos!
i love all Indian Motorcycles lookswise.
i wouldnt buy a cruiser as only day-to-day transport but as second bike sure ...
bought a 22 FTR Carbon a few months ago, love it to bits !!
wish they'd make a kit to retroactively add that gauge to the scout. I want it so bad for mine!
I wish they'd put that gauge in the Springfield. I've been wanting one of those, but also love the new gauge for the chiefs
Hey Block, How's the handling/suspention and comfort on these? I was debating a chief because of the budget.
I'm in an FTR right now and thinking about moving to this bike.... or a Sport Glide. Looking for a little more comfort and longer hauls. Not a lot of bag options for it right now though, which is a bummer. I'm pretty torn. My budget is between a new dark horse or a used sport glide (in todays market)
Looking forward to seeing how Chief does on a long haul, like 500 miles in one day. I can do it on my Scout but hurts me. I'm 54, 5'11" 205lbs. I'll test ride a few, but gut feeling is Chief wouldn't be enough of a change from Scout.
Done 300 ish in a day. It's way more comfortable than the 60. I feel in 300 like I did 130-150 miles on a scout. I got the super chief
@@ilovemotocicleta thanks for the input man, looking forward to demo one but doubt they'd let me take it for several hours to really get the feel of it.
Cheerz Amigo!
I have a 11 year old Victory XC that I have ridden since new. The cruise control controls are on the right also. Must be a Polaris thing. Now that you have conquered Sugarloaf Mountain, try Mt. Dora and Mt. Plymouth.
I put a deposit down on one just the other day... Can't wait! I'm definitely interested in the day to day, driving in traffic experiences you lucky ***** !!! lol
I was lead to believe that all of Indian’s bikes were liquid cooled. Clearly I misunderstood!
I do like all the information packed into the speedo.
@Indian, this model needs a power plus option. that would be a winner in my book
Been following you for a while since I decided to get my motorcycle license soon.
Would this be a good beginner bike?
I’ve watch you say great things about the HD Sportster S too, help choose please.
Amazing work big fan of your chancel and your passion for motorcycles.
Love these new chief bikes. Bought a HD Softail last yr, maybe should’ve waited?
Netherlands delivery around november ;-) So more than glad with any experience you provide!
What would you upgrade on the bike aftermarket ? And does it have a decent aftermarket in general ?
Would love to hear from your side about this bike being set up for a longer trip. How it handles with some luggage. Would it be a reasonal bike for a longer holiday trip, like with (saddle)bags and some more (just for that holiday trip)?
I'm not much of a cruiser guy, but if I liked cruisers, the Chief would be my favorite.
On mine, its the right trigger. You pull it and it will take you to the screen and you hold on the trigger and it will select the mode switch and then tap until you get the mode you want. Then hold the trigger again to confirm...but i dont have the ride command.
Checked it out at the dealer today. To get to the different modes quickly you hold the right trigger i believe and it goes right to it. That wasn’t the dark horse model though- so it may be different? Give it a try
Not sure if you can easily answer this, BlockHead, or if anyone else has thoughts please chime in. I've heard few people say the difference between the 116 and the 111 is not big enough to warrant the Dark Horse Price tag (if you don't care for the tech or look). They mentioned the 111 feels like it has more natural torque. Thoughts?
I wish Indian had this bike when I went from the Scout to the 2019 Harley Heritage Classic.
I'm looking to add a bike to my garage. Currently on a 2019 Roadking stage 3. Looking for something that's a little more comfy than the 2022 low rider s. I'm 62 and don't care for the riding position of the "S". I also like the idea of two rear shocks like the Dyna used to have or still has. I'm gonna try to test ride this bike. I like the way it looks a lot. The looks along with a 116" motor attracted me to the bike. I may turn it into a club style bike.
ahhhh at 9.53 when he mentioned premium gas at $3.53... those were the days 😂😂
My 18 Heritage has that bar in the gas tank. It is nice... except here in California we have those stupid vapor nozzles I would definitely ride that bike
Just bought my first bike today blockhead. Bought a new 2021 Honda CB300R w/ ABS. I’m in Florida as well. Hopefully someday we’ll pass by someday.
It looks like to me it would compare to a softail street bob and I would love to know how it compares power torque comfort and price wise
I like the bike a lot. Definitely a raw, in your face slap of 45 degree air cooled power. Not as much pep as the Scout or my sportster s but I think the classic styling makes up for the speed. Shes a looker!
Looking at the new 2022 Chief 11/21. For a 5' 6" height rider, how is the seat/handlebar ergo setup? I do not like forward leaning position. Was considering a leftover 2021 Vintage because long riding would be unquestionable very comfortable. Also, can one add an Oil Cooler to help drop the eng.temp?
My CBR500R has that bar in the gas tank. Every bike needs that!
Just bought this exact model and color. Excited to drive it today 😁😁😁
Nice ride…. Chief appears to be a nice bike! Seems to have plenty of power. Ride safe.
u can set it in the menu to stay in night mode. im not sure if its take up, but i know it goes forward so u can turn off cruise control. wish the gas tank was like that on my ftr
Damn, gas is (relatively) cheap down there in FL. Out in CO, it's over $4 for 91, the highest we have.
I paid $3.38 for 93 at Buckees in Leeds Alabama today.
How does it handle in the curves ? Do i need to push the bike to the curves or is in intuitive and easy ? Is it comfortable after 2 hours in the seat ? And how does the fuel consumption looks, 5 L / 100 Km ? Thx for the answers :o) I am on the search for my second bike and i do LOVE the new Indian Chief ! :D
We heard you say in FL, we're in Florida also. How did you get indian to loan your the cheif dark horse? My wife wants one so bad, but wants to ride it first. But the issue is like no one in the state of FL has a cheif for her to ride. Thanks bud ride safe and keep your two wheels on the ground
How do you like the mirrors? Also, I've considered this bike as a second bike but the Challenger is a bit more appealing. I would like something to use for longer trips and I like the frame mounted fairing like the Road Glide. I've been commuting this year on a Triumph Trident and am considering the FTR as a replacement. I like how light the Triumph is, it is a piece of cake to get around on, but it lacks as a hooligan when you want it.
I feel like this bike was made by a tech guy who likes motorcycles, rather than a motorcyclist who likes tech just by a few things shown in the video
I would love to get one of these bikes. The only real down side is the fact that there is NO aftermarket parts and accessories that I’ve come across for it. I have an Indian FTR 1200 and it’s the best bike I’ve ever owned. I love what Polaris has done with the Indian brand. I would like to see them compete more with Harley Davidson when it comes to aftermarket accessories. That and they need to fire the guy who designed the seats for Indian. Every Indian I’ve ridden has always had seat issues. You hear about it constantly with the scouts.
Cruise is on the right on my Victory XC, maybe a carryover design from then.
How was the riding position and bars for a longer ride? How do they compare to the regular Chief and Super Chief?
Have they fixed the rev match issue? When I test rode a couple Indians, (scout, scout 60, Springfield, and chief) the chief was the only one I couldn't rev match on down shifts. The throttle response on sport mode was still too laggy or wouldn't respond at all on the down shift.