2022 Indian Chief Test Ride and Review from a Scout Bobber Owner Perspective
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I was one of 4 Scout owners invited by @Indian_Motorcycle on a three day adventure to Arizona to ride the new 2022 Indian Chief. We road hundreds of miles in all sorts of conditions and even camped in a ghost town alongside the bikes. Indian Motorcycle wanted us as Scout owners to experience the new Chief for what it was intended; going on some long distance trips, ripping on some curvy roads & creating long lasting memories with some friends.
In this video, I want to share with you my opinions on the 2022 Indian Chief from an Indian Scout Bobber owners perspective.
Watch Indian Motorcycle official video of our trip here: • 2022 Indian Chief Owne...
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Table of Contents:
0:00 Intro
2:37 Indian Chief line-up
3:51 Power & Specs
7:03 Ergonomics
9:33 Handling
12:40 What I don’t like
12:57 What I love
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Here are the Scout owners and some of the content creators that were invited to Arizona:
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@BlockheadMoto
@HerTwoWheels
@BrandonBicasso
@MK87_
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Indian Motorcycle Chief Build-off:
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Custom Chief Renderings:
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Video Sources:
2022 Indian Chief Owners Experience by @thebrandamp - Indian Motorcycle: • 2022 Indian Chief Owne...
Indian Motorcycle announcement video of the 2022 Indian Chief by The Speed Shop: • Introducing The New 20...
Indian Chief: • The New 2022 Indian Ch...
Indian Chief Bobber: • The New 2022 Indian Ch...
Indian Super Chief: • The New 2022 Super Chi...
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Which one is your favorite Chief? Let me know down below!
I'm torn between the two Chief's. This and the Dark Horse Bobber. I have almost the same structure as BLOCKHEAD and he stated this bike was more comfortable, but I like how the Dark Horse Bobber looks. The handlebars on the Dark Horse Bobber and this, not sure what would be more ergonomically better. This would be my first cruiser.
For comfort, I would say the mini ape handlebars and forward controls in my opinion. Do you have a dealer near you? Take them out on a test ride.
The classic Indian chief without windshield or bags they don't make it anymore the new Indian chief looks like crap look like somebody took a hacksaw to the rear fender
The dark horse with the bobber fat tyres and forward control but with the drag bar.
Without that model Indian just lost a sale
I'll take your word for everything you said, but personally I think the look of the scout bobber is one of the best I've seen. I wish they make a scout with all those features and a 1300cc+
Bro‘ this is the best review of the chief I’ve seen so far. You took your time to release the video after the event comparing to your riding fellows that were with you but yours is what I wanted to see and hear as opinion. Keep up the good work. Peace ✌️
Thank you very much! Im new at this so it takes me a little more time and I really wanted to be thorough. It was a privilege to be invited so I wanted to do share my experience with as many people as I could as best as I could. Glad you enjoyed it!
Shame you don’t post more often. Really good channel and great content. Came across it looking for Black Bobber Bikes 🏍
This was the best review of the chief I have ever seen. Thank you so much.
I absolutely love your content and your story telling/video editing is top notch. In fact picked up a 2021 scout bobber cuz of you a week back.. Indian motorcycle should pay you for presenting thier motorcycles so well..
Thank you so much! Your feedback means a lot! Haha no need! I just hope they keep making badass bikes and inviting me to ride them! 🤣🤣
Glad the Bobber is staying 😂👌🏾 Next time I’m in Austin, I’ll have to get you on the M109R 😏
This is one of the BEST reviews I have seen on this bike, full in-depth feel and soul of the scout vs chief differences. Thank you!
Thank you for this GREAT review, just the review I was lookin for
The air cooled engine is the number 1 reason I would go with the Chief, along with the suspension difference ! Thanks 👍🏻
It took a while, but Indian finally brought back an updated version of the Victory Gunner/Hammer/Vegas line-up. About time. Great job in doing a unique review using the Scout Bobber as a perspective.
Great video! Loved the review! Keep up the great content!
The best and most informative ever answered 99.9 all the questions a big thank you. Just great
Great great video and awesome review. And thank you for helping me make up my mind.
Great job on the review. Test driving a Chief Bobber on 9/16. Wish me luck!
Thanks for your honest review! I just got the scout bobber 2021, and REALY enjoy rinding with her got it this monday. I will have allot of fun with her and love the way she rides..... i even had lunch just watching her standing in front of me sitting on my doorway
Thank you for watching and welcome to the family! I do the same all the time. I make sure to park it where I can see it so I can stare at her haha
Great video hermano! It was such an honor to ride with you! I’ll never forget this trip and I hope we can link up again soon...oh and I need that Chief. Hahah
Muchas gracias hermanita! It was so cool to finally meet you and confirm you're as cool and badass as I thought! Can't wait for our next adventure on some Indian Motorcycles!!
Such great footage, I really like your filming style. The ghost town looked so cool. Just subscribed, sent over from Ricky Bobber!
Thanks for this review man I really do enjoyed. Stay humble.
I love this review. You're always giving us a clear understanding on what we need to reconsider. I am still thinking which is which though. And I can never blame you for not letting go of your scout bobber. I would probably feel the same way too. Keep up the good work my Brother. Peace Out!
Great review. I was set on buying a Scout until I saw the new Chief. This review helped me lean more toward the Scout as I need a bike for everyday city riding, not long road trips.
The ending sold it. Great job.
You can't ask for a better review than this. The new Indian Chief looks great!
Love those Indian motorcycles!
They just keep getting better and better!!
I loved that transition at the end
Hey Ricky! I just got the new Indian Ad Postcard in the mail today and was surprised to see you in there modeling the exclusive Indian gear, congrats man, that's cool as hell!
Loved this vlog ricky! You my friend, should pursue more of this media venue. You have the voice, the look, and you relate to the every day person. I think my riding style would not really benefit having a Chief. I ride the back roads and lots of mountain curves, and with my Scout, that's where it's happy place is! Looking forward to your next video! Until then, I'll see ya on, IG! Ride and stay safe, brother!
Thank you so much JD! I really appreciate your support!
Good God the quality of your video is incredible, it's insane to think that your channel is 1 year old when it has the quality of a 5 year old channel.
Ricky perfect video. I watched blockhead and her two wheels videos on chief, but your video is the best one, may be I have an Indian scout & I could relate to your review. Wonderful video and review. Thanks for nice content.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! It was a lot of fun to put together! I'll be posting the BTS of the trip soon so stay tuned!
Great detailed review thanks. Had a look at the scout bobber and chief dark horse at a local bike shop this weekend. Still can't make my mind up 😁
Great review - good stuff
Good video Ricky! I dig the looks and the total package of the Chief.
Thank you for watching Smitty! It means a lot! I'm pretty sure I'll have one at some point. Hopefully sooner than later! 🤣
Great review. So informative and down to earth. I like your honesty also. I've been a rider for almost 50 years. I've owned British bike's Harleys and an Indian. And I've been looking at this chief. But the dealer near me doesn't have any demo bikes. And never has in the 4 years I've lived here. It really has stopped me from buying one. Anyway nice job thanks!
Good Morning.
Thank you very much for your video.
I really appreciated. 👍🏆🏍 🎥🥇
The ending was GREAT! 👍
Well done!!!! love the end lol. Bobber in the house lol. Nice. Ayyyyye !
Thank you for the love ABUSA! I really appreciate it! I think the ending is my favorite! 🤣🤣
Just totaled my Bobber last week. (Florida traffic) I think this video just convinced me to grab a Chief. Thank you for the review!
I am a Harley Davidson rider but this video presentation was amazing. I do agree that the Indian Scout looks nice. Take care & Stay safe!
so helpful and informative, having difficulty choosing which to buy scout vs chief, this definitely answers it👍
That looks like a complete blast! AZ looks awesome!
By far the BEST video you have done so far Ricky!
Looking forward for some more Chief content.......right?! 👍
Ah man, thank you so much! It was a lot of fun to put together. And yes, soon I'll be posting a BTS of my trip to Arizona and hopefully I get my hands on a Chief ASAP!
My man!!! As always a very thorough review🙌. This is an amazing review and man the chief look so damn sexy, no wonder why will make any scout bobber owner double guess them self. Thanks for this review ricky!! Hope to see more videos soon
Another great video. Great review.
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Great video Ricky.
I’m a long-time GSXr rider but looking to add something from Indian. This is an incredible review that’s helped me with my decision of a Chief Dark Horse for me and Scout Bobber my lady. 🔥 SUBBED!
What did you end up getting and how do you like it?
Great video , if I hadn't already bought a Chief Dark Horse Bobber, your vid would have convinced me. Ride safe brother
Thank you Steve! Thats awesome to read! You're going to love it!
Loved it ❤ great review!!
Thank you!!! 🙏🙏
Just looked at the Chief today here in Az haha. Its BEAUTIFUL! Reminds me of a Street Bob. Cool vid dude!
Cool review mate.
Congrats on becoming a brand ambassador for Indian man!
Great review bro! Keep em coming.
More to come! Im getting the hang of this TH-cam thing 😂😂
Great dude doing an awesome review job. Glad you don't have noisy music added, really annoying having to adjust the volume all the time with some videos. keep it up man and enjoy your new Chief when you get it.
Much appreciated! Glad you liked it! I learned from my Scout Bobber review to pay attention to the audio levels. Thank you for the feedback!
Hey Ricky. I really enjoy your videos. You're a real cool dude. I own a '20 Bobber and like you, I wanted to get into biking for the badass look and feel of a Bobber. But after seeing your review of the Chief I'm looking at trading up if I can find one. Thanks Ricky!!!
Thank you for the vid! Much appreciated. I’ve been debating whether to pull the trigger on the Scout Bobber or the Chief Dark Horse Bobber. Your perspective really made it hard! But I think I’m going to stick with the Scout Bobber and eventually move up. I want that connection to the bike that you and your wife have! And every review I have seen, people love their Scout. Keep up the good work.
Same here 😀
Glad I could help! The Scout is an amazing bike! Like you said, everyone that tries it has to admit its a great bike! I like your plan.
Yep...love the looks of the new Chief..fills a gap left by the discontinued Dyna...but with the 116 on the Dark Horse model....yeah buddy ! That's the one...someday
more videos man ... indian motorcycle is my childhood dream bike until now .. i'm just tryig to find out how can i get one and ofcourse the money to get the bike of my dream .. with your videos it serves as an inspiration for me that one day i'll be able to get my dream bike .. more power to you bruh ... greetings from the Philippines
Love the video! That chief dh in stealth grey is gorgeous.. I love my Scout bobber but that Chief Dark Horse checks all the right boxes for me.
Thank you!!!
Love your videos man
Thank you so much!
Top notch video, brother! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Glad you liked it! Thank you for stopping by brother!
Your reviews are amazing!! 👍👍
Thank you brother! Glad you think so!
I love the new Chief Dark Horse Bobber, but honestly... I wish they just took the Scout Bobber and put a bigger engine in it. The Scout Bobber is one of the most gorgeous motorcycles ever created and the Chief Dark Horse Bobber looks like they took that design and went back in time. If i could get a liquid cooled 116in engine on a slightly larger scout bobber with all the extra features including the TFT display, cruise control, better suspension, and ride by wire, but it looked the exact same and cut the difference in HP to Torque (Something like 100HP 100FTLBS of torque), I would buy it instantly.
They went more old school with this one for sure. I really like it but get what you mean. I wouldn't be surprise if they do come out with a cruiser with the PowerPlus engine.
Me encanta las motos Indiana ,tengo una de otra marca y otro modelo es mi primera moto y espero tener una indians muy pronto con el tiempo .felicidades, y mil bendiciones ,buenas vibras ,saludos desde PERU.
Awesome review.
Great video Ricky! I adore the Scout's look. Sadly, it's not a budget bike at all😂 this channel is developing like crazy! Keep up your brilliant work mate!!
Thank you so much Manuel! Its pretty crazy honestly and Im super grateful for all the support. Stay tuned for more!
I found this video as soon as I was thinking about getting a second bike!! Decision made.
I was looking at Triumph Speed twin, when I seen your thumbnail. In search for my next journey. ✌
Bikes rolling together sure looks cool as heck
I have scout bobber 23 titanium..man as.much I think chief is incredible..scout is unbeatable...love mine with the piggyback rear shocks updated the bike is just perfect...I don't care about techs...
I test drove the Challenger, and LOVED it. If I could, I’d love to own both bikes. This bike, and the Challenger as my collection. I’m definitely an Indian fan right now.
Couldn't agree more! That would be the perfect stable! (I would like an FTR too 😂)
Love the vids, thanks... in the market for a cruiser, something i can take my mrs on as she finds my XSR900 a little too uncomfortable after 30min of riding, looking at the chief and I'm assuming the bobber as i'm 6ft 4 (32in leg), but not to set on the wire spokes and ticker tyres, wondering if the forward controls on the chief dark horse may be a good option, thoughts?
Thx for the in depth review. What are your thoughts on the Scout Bobber 20 for just riding around town vs the Scout Bobber?
Did you change the seat, the exhaust & the shocks on your Bobber?
thank you for your vid....easy to listen to and informative. good job!
hope to pick up my chief in a couple of months. hubby picked it out for me...time to retire my suzuki boulevard...like the rider, she's getting old ;-D
Thanks for the detail layout of the chief vs scout. I just sold my scout as it did not get ridden. I ride a 09 Yamaha Raider as my daily and up until the chief lineup I though I would never get rid of it. The chief has me second guessing.
The last clip was great
Very informative review. I saw my first Indian motorcyles up close when I visited the local dealership. Beautiful bikes. Unfortunately I didn't get to ride one. I did get to sit on a Chief Bobber. I prefer the taller handlebars of the Bobber but prefer the mid controls of the Chief. I'm guessing it's easier to switch out handlebars than switching out controls. Looking forward to the next demo day.
I’m a fan of the Chief Bobber Dark Horse in Titanium smoke or black smoke. Beautiful bike for sure.
2:02 54 and riding since '88 but still not ready for the bloat of a bagger or full-on touring bike. Still considering the Scout Rogue but recently been learning about the single pin 111 / 116 and its unique sound and like the traditional pushrod and 2 valve design combined with solid reliability. Currently, rockin' an NC700X.
Awesome review, Ricky. 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Very nice looking bike. Reminds me of the Yamaha v star 650
Gonna do a testride on a scout bobber tomorrow.
Excellent, thorough review. Lots of useful information for making a choice. I wish the Super Chief had a cast wheel/tubeless tire option, however. Maybe this will be an accessory option later.
Thank you so much Kevin! I totally understand. Its one of the reasons I'm considering the standard Chief. I prefer the cast wheels.
This is pure gold! So hard to choose!
So true!!! Thank you!!!
As a Harley Rider I have to admit Indian as caught my eye.
Uoooooh cuando pueda me compro la chief fijo un saludo !!
Heck yes!!!!!
Thank you for stopping by Whit!!! Can't wait to see your Hawaii videos!
My first bike was a cruiser motorcycle, no storage space and no wind protection, never had room to carry anything which always limited the places i could go if i needed to carry or pickup anything that didn't fit in my pockets so i rode my moms streetglide a few times and shortly after i bought one myself but the new indain chieftain looks so much like a streetglide that i wouldn't mind having one
Hi I have never been on a Harley or Indian but would love either very rare here in the Philippines, i just have a Honda ADV. Your reviews are amazing. ride safe
Good review ... I'm still sticking with my Bobber until I get a Challenger next year :)
Thank you so much brother! You can't go wrong with those two bikes in your stable. I got the change to ride a challenger and its super quick and nimble. I'll end up getting a bagger sooner than later. I
Keep the Scout add a Chief now you both have great Indians to ride. The Chief line sounds like & looks to be on par with the Harley softail line.
Love my 19 Sport Glide but have to say today I would have to ride & consider the Chief Darkhorse it’s a beautiful bike setup & trimmed out very similar to what I have done to my Sport Glide. Haven’t seen it yet but I am assuming you can get mods to let the motor rev out a bit and make say 120 HP. I do know the motor & pipes can make beautiful music.
I’m going through the same issues you are. Bought my Scout about 5 months before seeing the Chief-which is what I THOUGHT I wanted. But I need more, otherwise I’m too limited on range and comfort. My wife loves to ride with me, mine is a regular Scout- and now that gas prices are going through the roof, I need to commute more on two wheels.
Looking at Chieftain and especially a Challenger. Not too many used Challengers. Too new and no one seems to want to give one up! I need that wind protection. Half my commute is 70 mph and highway.
Not fun with a Dart Flyscreen! Not even at 60 degrees..
Great review
Thank you Greg! Im glad, you liked it!
I would be attached to the scout bobber too..it's a beautiful machine
There is no next step as you say lol. You buy what you like. I own a Bobber and love it and dont want any bagger bike. I got a bike and thats what I want. You dont need gps radio and bags hanging of the sides with a window. Hell just drive to where you need to with the windows down. I hate when people ask me when im going to get a big bike. My little Bobber outruns like 98% of the Indians and Harleys. Not bad for a little bike. All that said Chief is a nice bike. More comfortable to ride and still just a bike. I like them.
Definitely don't "need" those features but man it's nice to have them! Especially cruise control! Thanks for stopping by and stay safe!
Love your review bro! How do you like the suspension on the chief? Especially for having a passenger? I know that was a big thing for you as well
Would love to see the new chief with the scout style head light cover. Just to beef it up that little bit
Thsnk you for the review on the chief!!! What do you think how nimble the chief is compare to the scout ?
great review I'm torn between the Indian and the triumph bobber.
Great review, and i will get a chief, but i am will not trading, my current bike either good choice keep your scout. Owesome.
Loved this video. I don't ride but I've always been attracted to Indian motorcycles. In the next year or two I want to get into riding and I'm definitely going with an Indian as my first bike. Just not sure yet which one would suit a new rider, large rider like myself.
DO IT! You wont regret it! Take the course and take your time to learn. Its one of the best decisions Ive ever made. The Scout has mods to make it more comfortable for taller riders. The Chief Bobber would be better suited for taller people out of the box. You can start off with the 111 engine and when you're ready, convert it to a 116.
@@RickyNotSoMartin thank you so much.
Rot Rally weekend this weekend time for another video bro . We will be leaving from Houston in the morning.