2024 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse - Ultimate Test Ride Review
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- 2024 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse - the next iteration of the amazing Chieftain in Indian Motorcycles lineup. Packed with amazing tech, comfortable seating, great blacked out looks, and an incredible Thunderstroke 116 engine, this bagger should be at the top of your list if you're looking at a new motorcycle. In this video, I'm going to take the Chieftain Dark Horse for a test ride, put it through it's paces, and show you guys everything there is to see on this awesome new bike. Let's ride!
~ Ride Safe, Ride On!
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Comfort
2:25 Power
4:12 Walk-Around
6:20 Indian Ride Command
8:27 Handling
10:07 Styling
11:41 Final Thoughts
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What do you guys think about the new Indian Chieftain Dark Horse? What new motorcycles are you excited to seen videos on? Let me know in the comments below!
Nice video nice bike keep up the good work
@@user-zl7qs1xh2n thank you! I appreciate that a lot.
Great bike great review.Im fortunate to own a 2020 CDH titanium smoke.(dark grey😁).Keep em coming bro👍
@@stuwhyte479 Thanks man! I've got more great bike videos coming!
It’s a bloody beautiful bike. Great vid mate. 💯👍🏾
Thank you sir 😎✌🏻
@@MOTOBLADE I just went back through your vids and found the one where I subscribed to you 5 years ago. A ride down memory lane.
@@OutbackOutlaw that’s awesome! Thanks for sticking around with me and being an awesome subscriber! What was the original video that made you a subscriber?
2018 Indian Chief Dark horse full detailed review.
@@OutbackOutlaw oh cool! That was when I had just gotten the Chieftain Dark Horse. Seems like a long time ago now. Glad you’ve stuck around with me this long 😄
Good to see you back on the Indians.
Yes sir! I got my Chieftain Dark Horse fixed and then I rode it to go do all these demos with Indian Motorcycle. Rode and filmed all their new 2024 models so there’s plenty more to come!
Nice review, love the Chieftain such a great handling bike with all the extra comfort features too. 👍
Couldn't agree more! I love my Chieftain - Indian knows how to make em!
Looks friggin sweet dude! Nice ride and review!
It is a sweet bike! Thanks man ✌🏻
I have a '22 Chieftain DH in Blue Slate Metallic. Love it. The seat definitely changes the comfort tho. I went with a Mustang Wide Tripper and it's super comfortable. It pushes be back about 1.5" to 2" and it puts me in the perfect position. I definitely wanna do something with the bars at some point tho. I just need about 2" of pull back and maybe 1-2" of rise... and I can't find something that'll do it for me. I might try the risers at some point to see where it positions the bars for me. One thing I will say.. the stock headlight is garbage. I did finally upgrade it this year to the Adaptive headlight.. and added the fog lights. Makes a huge improvement. And the upgraded tune that comes with the high flow air filter is much better than the stock tune.
I did the light upgrade to LEDs on my chieftain and a saddlemen road sofa seat. Makes a world of difference, but like you, it moved me back and I need about 2” of pull back/rise now. Best option I have seen thus far (although the rise is a mid bar) is the Apache Black 6” bars from KST industries. They even have the most detailed video I’ve ever seen on their channel showing you how to install them yourself. Video is an hour long and they really know their stuff when it comes to Indian. May be something for you to look into. I’m considering it right now for my chieftain.
Thanks for watching brother, ride safe ✌🏻
One of my dream bikes..Roadmaster also is nice.
I test rode it one...
I love that thunderstroke motor..
It just needs to catch up with the new Glides from Harley-Davidson.
2025 will be the year of decisions.
Harleys & Indians we want to see more reviews!
The Indian Challenger is the direct competitor to the Harley Road Glide. I have test rides on both coming up! Indian Roadmaster and Street Glide too!
I’ve got my weekly Sunday release schedule all lined up with test ride videos for you guys for the next 5 months!! That’s how many I filmed in 2 days with Harley and Indian!
I disagree...Challenger has a watercooled motor..
Polaris must create a Road Glide opponent with an upgraded 116..
Challenger , lacks the sound of thunderstroke aircooled engine..
I test rode the Pursuit...all excellent...but the japanese sound of engine...moves me away..
@@Rider_on_Indian Ah but the new 117 Harley engine has liquid cooled heads, bring it more inline with the Challenger :) but I get your point. I prefer the 116 exhaust, or any air cooled v-twin sound over liquid cooled engines any day. But liquid cooling is the way of the future for most bike companies. Better for the bikes too, as long as they figure out a way to preserve the exhaust sound.
Its all about the sound...
New Glides have this watercooled system only for the exhaust valves...doesn't affect how engine works.
The rider doesn't feel so much heat like before..
Engine is aircooled & the sound stays as it is..
If i want a watercooled motor without that fantastic sound, is easy..i buy the Goldwing...best reliable touring bike.
Testing the Pursuit i noticed a lot of heat going to my right foot...i stayed few minutes inside traffic & i couldn't stand the levels of hot temperature...i placed my foot away from right footpeg.
The amount of heat is worse than any thunderstroke engine...
Is problem, company has to make changes..
You rode the Pursuit..you didn't noticed it ?
The myopic and hindsight complaints from Harley enthusiasts ( most of whom research shows don't own a 23' or 24') needs to stop. In most comparison reviews you want to down play all the advancements made by the competition (in this case Indian, but there are several); that is until 5-8yrs later when Harley copies them and then you DROOL about the advancements (which is LITERALLY you catching up to the competition only to be blown by IMMEDIATELY in the next year models). Years of comparative data on stock engine, suspension, included accessories, intuitive electrical assistance components, etc. [meaning there's MUCH MORE]) show it's NO COMPARISON on what you're getting for your money. Oh, and let's tackle the lame argument that we buy Harleys to turn them into our own. No, you buy 20-year-old USED Harleys to turn into your own ( because all the stock tech on Indians requires you to purchase a CVO to even sniff it): which means they have out priced the every day working mans pockets. But let's see the people run up in droves telling you they own 45- 60k motorcycles AS IF THAT NULLIFIES any of these points listed. I always see people write ride what you ride and love what you ride, so I'll go with that cleashe
Do a comparison test between this & a Street Glide 2024 with the 117 motor.
Got the Street Glide Review coming in a few weeks! It’s in the schedule queue!
So, make after a new comparison detailed video from those 2 bikes...
I agree the classics look better to me.
Sad that if you buy a new Chieftain, you have to buy driving lights whereas they come built in to the classic fairing
Yeah, I like my 3 light setup in the classic fairing. They essentially took away a whole feature in addition to changing the look. Plus in the classic Indian Chieftain fairing, you get the integrated LED turn signals, instead of fork mounted signals.
How would this compare to the harley low rider st? I test drove one yesterday and loved it. I know this one is heaver by 150 lbs or so. I could handle st just fine. But idk about 850 lbs lol
I’ve ridden them both and the chieftain wins for comfort and handling in my opinion. Have a video on the low rider ST coming up, but it won’t be posted for a few weeks. The best advice I can EVER give someone is go test ride one for yourself. You’ll usually know right away if it’s a good fit or not. Then it’s just about the features and what you like more at that point. Don’t worry about the weight, they handle great 👍🏻 hope that helps in some way.
What's the story with the transmission ?
Is it smooth like a Japanese cruiser or clunky like a Harley ?
Smoother than a Harley, not as smooth as, for example, a Gold Wing with a shaft drive - but they aren't the same thing, and they aren't trying to be.
If I have to buy an Indian, it would have to be the chieftain classic because of the extra lights and the big front fender.
You could also get a model year ‘18. I have the Chieftain Dark Horse 2018 and it has that look but all blacked out. Just another option for ya. Ride safe brother ✌🏻
Dealer support is my issue with Indian , there’s way few dealerships around the country
You and me both brother. I will be much happier by the end of summer with that situation :) But for now, I have a service manual, a set of sockets, and my own two hands since I'm 4 hours from a dealership when I need to do any maintenance or work. Indian has new dealerships popping up all the time, they will get there, but it is an issue right now depending on where you live.
@TRC_WA I wish my Indian dealer was 30 miles away. Right now it's 150 miles and 4 hours. I rode the new 24 RG with all the updates and skylineOS. Currently editing that video now and it will be up on the channel in the coming weeks. I liked the new Road Glide a lot. I would personally go for an Indian Challenger, but that new skylineOS is such a beautiful display. They have ride command on the ropes for now.
Congrats on the new bike! Have fun!!
Thanks for the subscribe brother ✌🏻welcome to the touring bike club. You’re going to be so comfy you’re never going to get off your bike 😂
Damn nobody waves in your area...
This was at a rally. Thousands and thousands of bikers. If everyone waved at everybody that passed, we’d never have our hands on the bars 😂 I get your point though. On the way there we’d all wave but by the time you get to the center of the rally it’s just too many! It’s awesome.
Still looks like a praying mantis starring at me.
😂😂 great, now I can’t unsee it!
I see E.T. with his mouth wide open. 😅
Beautiful bike, I'm in love with it. This or the Springfield dark will be my next bike.
@@Dawgs241 You are in luck my friend - my video on the 2024 Indian Springfield Dark Horse goes up tomorrow at noon! I still personally prefer the Indian Chieftain but they are both amazing bikes!
@MOTOBLADE awesome! Looking forward to it. 👍
What's the seat height
25.6 inch seat height according to the specs on Indian Motorcycle's website. Hope that helps!
Chieftain and Roadmaster would you say If I want to have some ” fun” then Chieftain as long distance bike both are good Here in 🇫🇮 these bike are extremly expensive . I have Scout now and as I started riding with It when got 50 years . Perhaps Chieftain looks better🤔
Indian Chieftain and Roadmaster are the same frame so you can always get a chieftain and if you want the trunk or windshield of a Roadmaster, you can add it later if you want to. What I did to my Chieftain.
@@MOTOBLADE thank you ride safe