Ride and Review of the Indian Springfield Dark Horse 116

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  • čas přidán 27. 06. 2020
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    Specs of the 2020 Indian Springfield Dark Horse 116
    Engine
    Engine Type Thunder Stroke 116
    Displacement 116 cu in
    Bore 4.063" (103.2mm)
    Stroke 4.449" (113mm)
    Compression Ratio 11:1 | 9.5:1
    Engine Torque Peak: 126 ft-lb (168 Nm)
    Engine Torque (rpm) Peak: 2,900 RPM
    Fuel System Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore
    Drivetrain
    Drive/Driven Clutch Wet, Multi-Plate
    Transmission
    6-Speed
    Primary Drive
    Gear Drive Wet Clutch
    Gear Ratios (overall) 1st 9.403 : 1
    Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd 6.411 : 1
    Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd 4.763 : 1
    Gear Ratios (overall) 4th 3.796 : 1
    Gear Ratios (overall) 5th 3.243 : 1
    Gear Ratios (overall) 6th 2.789 : 1
    Final Drive 2.2 : 1
    Exhaust
    Split Dual Exhaust w/ Cross-over
    Suspension
    Front Fork Tube Diameter: 46 mm
    Front Suspension Telescopic Fork
    Rear Suspension Single Shock w/ Air adjust
    Front Travel (in./cm.) 4.7 in (119 mm)
    Rear Travel (in./cm.) 4.5 in (114 mm)
    Brakes
    Front braking system
    Dual / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
    Rear braking system
    Single / 300 mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
    Wheels & Tires
    Front Wheel Cast 19 in x 3.5 in
    Rear Wheel Cast 16 in x 5 in
    Front Tire
    Dunlop® American Elite 130/60B19 61H
    Rear Tire
    Dunlop® Elite 3 Multi-Compound 180/60R16 80H
    Dimensions
    Overall Height 49.6 in (1,261 mm)
    Overall Length 99.3 in (2,522 mm)
    Overall Width 39.4 in (1,000 mm)
    Seat Height 26.0 in (660 mm)
    Ground Clearance 5.2 in (133 mm)
    Rake/trail 25° / 5.2 in (133 mm)
    Wheelbase 67.0 in (1,701 mm)
    Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 31°
    Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 31°
    Capacities
    Fuel Capacity 5.5 gal (20.8 L)
    Weights
    Weight Empty Tank: 758 lbs (344 kg) | Full of Fuel: 790 lbs (358 kg)
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Komentáře • 195

  • @tyyoHWT
    @tyyoHWT Před 3 lety +21

    I took this bike on a test drive today and now I'm in love with it.

    • @cesarr5006
      @cesarr5006 Před 3 lety +1

      That's why I bought it, after the test drive (complete love) at first ride

  • @fullmoonconcepts
    @fullmoonconcepts Před 4 lety +75

    I bought this same bike a few weeks ago. Amazing power, comfort, performance. I considered and was about to buy a Road King, then I rode the Springfield Dark Horse. Not much comparison. Better handling, suspension and chassis. Ride and decide.

    • @David-xg6ws
      @David-xg6ws Před 3 lety +2

      I'm considering this bike. I had a RKS a couple years ago. How much difference/better is the Indian?

    • @fullmoonconcepts
      @fullmoonconcepts Před 3 lety +3

      @@David-xg6ws I shop and rode both. The Indian is night and day a better handling bike.

    • @David-xg6ws
      @David-xg6ws Před 3 lety

      @@fullmoonconcepts Thanks Steve!

    • @Whoahandle
      @Whoahandle Před 3 lety

      I just couldn’t bring myself to buy Indian over Harley.

    • @jeffm8882
      @jeffm8882 Před 2 lety +14

      @@Whoahandle peer pressure is real.

  • @woongtv-naturehealing273
    @woongtv-naturehealing273 Před 3 lety +2

    The design is so pretty. The sound of the motorbike's engine makes me feel stronger. I'm glad to be a friend of your great channel.👍🤝🤝🤝🤙👌

  • @davidozburn1155
    @davidozburn1155 Před 4 lety +11

    The rider triangle makes a difference on how the bike feels.

  • @kurtsimmons9837
    @kurtsimmons9837 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for your precise and informing video! It was very useful.

  • @pistolpete6321
    @pistolpete6321 Před 4 lety +9

    Beautiful motorcycle! Great thorough review!

  • @daveyarmstrong86
    @daveyarmstrong86 Před 3 lety +2

    I love my Indian Scout Bobber Twenty, but this WILL BE my next bike! Thanks for the review!

  • @augustdrums1247
    @augustdrums1247 Před 3 lety +19

    I bought this bike back in May, White Smoke. I have owned a Road Glide, Road King, and I can tell you, in my opinion Indian is far superior to the Harley. You just get more for your money. Plus there are just things I really like about what Indian does. Every Harley I bought right off the bat, you need to change all the lights out to LED, The Indian has it standard. The only thing I had to add was the LED Head lamp, Heel shifter, and TAB Performance Slip Ons. It sounds bigger and meaner than any Harley I ever had. Every Harley I had I could never get away with just slip ons. I had to do header pipes, tunes, bars, LED lighting. Lots of upgrades to get to where this bike is pretty much out of the box. Then you add remote locking bags, ride control, tire sensors, Mono adjustable air shock in the back, longer wheel base, which makes for a much more comfortable ride for the rider and passenger, and the 116 Thunder stroke is a beast! Also another issue I had with Harley was the backrest. I had a brand new Roadglide 2017. Bought a backrest and they claim its "quick release" I had to wedge it on the frame and was never able to get it off. It was so tight. The Indian goes on and off like butter and has the panels that click in when you aren't using it to give it a nice clean look. It takes a total of 10 seconds to remove and put on. Big brownie points for me there. I know it sounds like i'm dogging Harley, I'm really not. I think Harley makes a sweet bike, but after riding and purchasing an Indian, I don't see myself going back to Harley. I'm dug in and super happy with the Indian products I have owned. The are both American Companies so I'm supportive of both brands! If you want to hear my exhaust with just slip ons have a listen! czcams.com/video/dLklWu6fhdE/video.html

    • @NeverDoubtMe23
      @NeverDoubtMe23 Před 3 lety

      Man, I really, REALLY wanted to love this bike but maybe I am too used to Harleys? I own a 2020 RKS and my bike felt more maneuverable, had a better throttle response and the paint just looks better overall. The throttle response was almost like my RKS in sport mode with the SDH but it felt so laggy in the other modes, maybe I had a bad test motorcycle? There is a lot of plastic that I am not used to seeing compared to a Harley as well.
      However, I am interested in the years of your bikes because Harley has TPMS, and ride control technologies if you get the RDRS (C-ABS, ELB, C-ELB, C-TCS, DSCS, C-DSCS, VHC) which I think this bike doesn't even offer...or at least I did not get a chance to see it. I thought the suspension on the RKS was on-par with the SDH but maybe your bikes are older and are not a part of the new touring frame?
      I will agree with the LED thing, I am not sure why Harley still does not put LEDs on the higher end bikes. The 2021 model of my bike comes with the daymaker LED headlight but I do not believe it is the adaptive model (boo). As far as making it loud I think you may be just a *bit* bias, lol, I have heard Harley's that sound like jet fighters taking off which I think just makes you look like a 16 year old girl looking for attention but to each his own. The new Harley's are quieter and the screaming eagle exhaust is quieter because big daddy gov't came down on harley for violating EPA standards. Do not worry, when Indian becomes more popular the EPA will take notice and will come down on Polaris just like they did on Harley.
      I really wanted to love Indian so I could get rid of the Harley tax but IMO, their bikes are just not there yet. They are very close and I am not dogging Indian, I actually like their styling a LOT better than Harley's 2021 line up (seriously harley, WTF?) but the cost between this bike and my RKS is pennies on the dollar but I get more tech with my bike (optional RDRS package). Geeze, never thought I would say that about a Harley.

    • @augustdrums1247
      @augustdrums1247 Před 3 lety +3

      @@NeverDoubtMe23 I owned a 2012 Street Bob with the 96, 2012 Road King with 103, and a 2017 RG with a 107. Those bikes had full exhaust on them and didn't sound anything even close to my Springfield. The Street Bob sounded the best with the VH Short Shots and no baffles. I really didn't dig the 107 M8. I mean it's not like it was a bad bike but compared to my Springfield I could never justify buying another. I have since put a full tab performance exhaust on my Indian and it really is the best sounding bike I ever had. My buddy just got a 21 street glide. He had to jump through a bunch of hoops to get that thing sounding right, and he still doesn't have LED lights, power locking bags, and ride control. His bike was 25k. I think Indian has arrived. You get more bang for your buck, a better, more reliable product, plus you are buying from a company that actually has a clue about performance engines and how to build them. Harley's technology is dated and they just aren't keeping up. But I still love these two American Companies with all that said. I just prefer Indian.

  • @RILLAMAN84
    @RILLAMAN84 Před 3 lety +5

    I’ve never seen this one 🤔. I test drove a Challenger. I’m in LOVE with it🥰. This one looks just like the other big ones with out the fairing. Indian just have grate bikes hands down.

  • @Pink35215
    @Pink35215 Před 2 lety +3

    Bought this bike 3 weeks ago. Love it. The ride is so smooth

  • @Kazutopia808
    @Kazutopia808 Před 4 lety +5

    Absolutely beautiful!!

  • @papaechozulu3737
    @papaechozulu3737 Před 3 lety +8

    Wow, such a beautiful machine. I had a Fatboy for about 10 years and the ride kind of reminds me of that but I like this a little better I think. The only thing I would disagree with you on is the handlebars. It's all subjective, but I think I would go with the Beach Bar handlebars on this ride. Great review.

  • @jimtomstimpson1477
    @jimtomstimpson1477 Před 4 lety +1

    Great review. Thanks !

  • @NicePantsLance
    @NicePantsLance Před 4 lety +7

    I'm totally jealous!! I had a chance to ride a Cheif Darkhorse 111 with cams, intake, and exhaust! Sorta looks like the Springfield but without the bags. I wonder how it would stack up against this bike! I'll publish the video in a few days

  • @isaac_bear
    @isaac_bear Před 4 lety +9

    I’m not usually a fan of baggers, but this bike looks awesome.

  • @jwrappuhn71
    @jwrappuhn71 Před 4 lety +1

    Very nice looking bike, great vid and review.

  • @VillainGarageWorks
    @VillainGarageWorks Před 4 lety +2

    Nice people there at the OKC dealership. Stopped by on my way through a while back. Definitely will be returning!

  • @Biggusdikusincontinentabuttoks

    I have the same bike and I love it. Planning on putting the freedom performance 2 to 1 exhaust and bigger cams on it soon.

  • @michaelschmitzerle2587
    @michaelschmitzerle2587 Před 8 měsíci

    Love those Indian motorcycles!
    They just keep getting better and better👍

  • @UnitedAssassinRevolution

    That's legit the best looking bike i've ever seen

  • @macpdm
    @macpdm Před 3 lety

    That is stunning. The want is so strong 👍😳

  • @LesterSuarezGonzalez-dz9ns
    @LesterSuarezGonzalez-dz9ns Před 4 měsíci

    No doubt at all it's a very lovely bike!!!

  • @Ted_Stryker
    @Ted_Stryker Před 4 lety +2

    Great looking bike. Kind of reminds me of my 2016 Harley FLSS. Perhaps I'll have to test ride one of these to compare. I love my Harley too much to ever get rid of it though. I do, however, plan to get an Indian some day soon.

  • @BoY860
    @BoY860 Před rokem

    that color combination is beautiful

  • @pastorjohnculbertson661
    @pastorjohnculbertson661 Před 4 lety +4

    I'm working on picking one up in Denton Texas and immediately taking a dremel to the front fender and scalping about 40% off and putting true duals on it.

    • @cuzimaluzer777
      @cuzimaluzer777 Před 3 lety +3

      I know someone that did the true duals on a roadmaster with tab exhaust and it sounds really good. Dropping the cat also shaves off quite a bit of weight. He said it was actually noticable

  • @Topnikko
    @Topnikko Před 3 lety +2

    I'm really liking most of the Indian lineup more than HD.

  • @jayteesgear
    @jayteesgear Před 2 lety

    Just beautiful

  • @steveh4564
    @steveh4564 Před 3 lety +1

    Could you talk about the handlebars some more lol. But seriously, it's a great bike and my next bike. Pulling the trigger this week. Same color. I have the good fortune of living near Daytona and when the factory truck came to the speedway for Bike Week I rode every bagger Indian offers and this one was the clear winner. I don't want to be trapped behind a faring the rest of my life and I'm sick of listening to everyone's stereos. I personally want less motorcycle not more. This bike can easily be rigged out to do double duty as an in town cruiser and a long haul tourer. I've owned a Road King (2), Road Glide, Electra Glide Ultra Classic, GL1800 Goldwing, 4 Kawasaki's, a Suzuki M109 and a Vintage GL1100 naked Goldwing. To me this combines the best of all things. Ride quality, power, convenience & safety (cruise, ride modes, ABS etc.) a low seat height, and finally plenty of aftermarket support for accessories. Can't wait. I enjoyed my Harley's but every single one had some form of inherent engine defect meaning, HD knew it was an issue but sent the out to market anyway (think tc88 cm chain tensioners and TC96 compensator sprocket and wimpy weak clutch). No more. Indian puts out a practically bulletproof high quality product.

  • @hellslayer9638
    @hellslayer9638 Před 3 lety +2

    smoke actually looks really good , matt black makes this bike pop a little less , white looks horrible on this . ❤️

  • @james781too
    @james781too Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome just awesome!

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 4 lety

      Thanks!

    • @james781too
      @james781too Před 4 lety

      @@RabidHedgehog Yeah man! The bike is one of my dream bikes. Being a new rider and all this allows me to live Vicariously. Anyway thank you for the great content. Ride safe.

  • @samuelhightower391
    @samuelhightower391 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful Oklahoma

  • @tmut44
    @tmut44 Před 3 lety +5

    I am going to get one nice review

  • @roguecheddar
    @roguecheddar Před 4 lety +2

    I have demoed the same bike, while it is a great bike, the apes were just not for me, I'm only 5,6, but I bought a 2019 Springfield Classic and put stage 1 exhaust and intake on it, and it is absolutely perfect for me. And I'm averaging 48 mpg. It is cruiser heaven, all day, every day.

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 4 lety

      See that works there. As stated these were a smidge high for me, but the other bars I find too low as well. So I like between on a big cruising machine like these.

    • @roguecheddar
      @roguecheddar Před 4 lety

      @@RabidHedgehog, It also doesn't help that I demoed the Dark Horse in November with no windshield or face shield in 48 degree weather, I was catching a lot of cold air with those apes, so I might be a bit biased against them . 8:=)

  • @ut1004bp
    @ut1004bp Před 3 lety

    Dude, you are doing a pretty darn good review on the ride and handling. I been shopping for my next ride (a second stable horse).. I tried a 2011 Road King (seat sits too high and found the shake getting annoying) and a 2018 Chieftain 111 (poor brakes and power dropped around 80 mpr), and if these were all to have to offer at the time, I'd just shop for a old Roadstar and be happier with it..but since I already a have a Yamaha (Stratoliner), instead I just bought an 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, 6 speed to tinker with.. Now it does remind me of a bulldog.. compact, and stout, and tight, and handles great. However with the 2020 Chieftain's having the 116, I might now have a reason to re-consider to to keep boredom from setting in. You have to give Indian credit for constantly making meaningful improvements, they are pushing their envelope with passion..

  • @ut1004bp
    @ut1004bp Před 3 lety +1

    What is your take on the kickstand ?Do you have a reach issue at 6'? How do you feel about the dummy fuel cap and the oversized, tall and squarish Front Brake reservoir that we are staring at?

  • @threehemis5566
    @threehemis5566 Před 3 lety +2

    I think that I'm highly leaning towards either this bike or the standard Springfield as my next bike. Love the looks of it and every review I've sern gives it high marks. I'm just on the fence if I'd like the chieftain better, having the fairing would be nice or would it? Coming from a Victory Hammer I've only ridden a fairing bike once, a 2018 street glide special demo event, and it was ok but didn't really get the miles in to see if I'd appreciate the fairing or regret it. I guess that's why right now Im leaning towards the Springfield as the removable windshield is a nice option.

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 3 lety +1

      I have come to an appreciation of fairings as of recent. I will say that because I have windshieldless machines in the garage and a fully faired machine that I can just move back and forth depending on the day and how I am feeling. Having the ability to detach was a nice touch to have when I had the America LT and the Sportster 1200T. Windshields are also lighter on the bars and not as busy, but provide adequate wind protection on those longer rides to aid in lessoning fatigue. So I would say test ride both back to back to back and see which fits you best. I would get any of them to be honest.

  • @scooterlarry9919
    @scooterlarry9919 Před 4 lety +14

    I did a recent ride review of this model. It was my favorite of the line up.

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 4 lety +4

      They are solid. They do have the better ride of the touring models of Indian due to the longer rake and such. And then add that 116 to that lighter bike and you get an unexpected rocket.

    • @scooterlarry9919
      @scooterlarry9919 Před 4 lety +1

      @@RabidHedgehog That lightweight cast aluminum chassis makes a huge difference in performance.

    • @Sig721Tau
      @Sig721Tau Před 4 lety +1

      @@RabidHedgehog
      Are they ever going to finish/fix that stretch of highway? I avoid I-235/Brdwy Ext like the plague. Lol

  • @edgarsaenz711
    @edgarsaenz711 Před 3 lety +3

    Not too clear if he needed the bars slightly adjusted?

  • @amb158
    @amb158 Před 3 lety

    That thing looks like a beast with the OD green. I personally prefer the chief a little more and that color scheme would look awesome.

    • @joevsfood
      @joevsfood Před 3 lety

      Why the Chief? I mean I have a Chief Darkhorse, but I regret not buying the Springfield Darkhorse

    • @amb158
      @amb158 Před 3 lety

      @@joevsfood personally, I think the chief just looks a lot cleaner, and much more like a “one of a kind” thing you don’t see everyday be. It’s a bit longer and wider and looks similar to the Springfield with a little more Umph. It’s been a while since I did much research on the two but if I’m remembering correctly the two bikes are realistically basically indentical mechanically when stock, I just prefer the chief cosmetically.

    • @joevsfood
      @joevsfood Před 3 lety

      @@amb158 hey I understand. I just have my regrets. The 116 alone is worth the upgrades to me. Not to mention the front fender, wheel, bags and seat. I have spent a fortune turning mine in to a Springfield lol.

  • @morrisdennis
    @morrisdennis Před rokem

    Kewl 😮

  • @thomasnordahl8074
    @thomasnordahl8074 Před 4 lety +3

    My dream bike...

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 4 lety +1

      Not a bad bike to be dreaming about either.

  • @slim56
    @slim56 Před 4 lety +4

    I love my chieftain but the Springfield is sweet.

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 4 lety

      Agree. I have the Chieftain as well, but this would be a good secondary.

  • @btte854
    @btte854 Před 3 lety

    I wonder if the hard storage saddles in the back can be taken out and put a grill storage on top of back wheel instead

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 3 lety

      Might go for the older model Chief at that point as there would be some wires and such hanging out. I mean if you custom do it and fill in mounting holes and such you can make it clean.

  • @MrmultiJeep
    @MrmultiJeep Před 2 lety

    Those two CHROME screws on the top of the headlight are a real distraction! Why would they not make them blend into the headlight? Other than that, this bike looks awesome. I’d probably add some lowers to protect my knees as well as a small windshield (like Harleys split smoked windshield) for those long rides.

  • @tmar0075
    @tmar0075 Před 3 lety +3

    45 mph in 6th gear..nooooo..sweet spot is round 2500 rpm..4th gear at the most at 45mph..owned 2 Indians thus far..but other than that ..very solid mill..good review...ride safe

  • @davidozburn1155
    @davidozburn1155 Před 4 lety

    Springfield has the same rake as Chieftan (25 degrees) Shorter trail than Chieftan. 5.2 inches to the Chieftans 5.9 inches

  • @ryanawilson8549
    @ryanawilson8549 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm still a fan of the flat black

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 4 lety +2

      Don't mind it. But this kind of OD green color sneaking out just talks to me.

  • @ashs4022
    @ashs4022 Před 2 lety

    I've got the 2020 chieftain. Tested harley, kawasaki and then indian. Indian won hands down. The ONLY, and I mean ONLY "complaint" I have about the bike is... it looks and "feels" like plastic (which it is). The bike is AMAZING. Power, performance, comfort, controls... but I just cant get over the plastic-y feeling of the bags and the fender.... my GOSH give me a hardened aluminum option and I'd GLADLY pay for it... I don't care about the extra 5-8lbs this will add to the bike.
    I LOATHE the look and feel of plastics.
    But sincerely, I only notice it when I'm walkup up to the bike... once I'm on and ridding it's all smiles ear to ear and I do Love it.

  • @schwartzkm
    @schwartzkm Před 3 lety +4

    Road King or Springfield?

  • @plumbusman
    @plumbusman Před 4 lety

    Thought the Springfield was designed with a tighter triangle, less rake?? And ive test ridden the original versions of darkhorse (chief platform) and Springfield... the Springfield was able to turn on a dime. Very nimble. Maybe mini apes caused different handling?

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 4 lety

      Springfield is about an inch longer in length and the seat is an inch taller as well than the Chieftain. Wheel base is 67 inches as well vs. 65.7. It's subtle, but somewhat there.

  • @rabbidbabies4094
    @rabbidbabies4094 Před 2 lety

    I need one of these next to my Triumph T120

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 2 lety

      It's the comfy long range choice I would go with.

  • @antoniodossantos6735
    @antoniodossantos6735 Před 4 lety +4

    Pretty much a Victory with Indian badge !!! Beautiful bike man !!! 🙏👍

    • @scooterlarry9919
      @scooterlarry9919 Před 4 lety +3

      Actually they are very different than the Victory. I miss Victory Motorcycles!!!

    • @OO-im6eo
      @OO-im6eo Před 4 lety +1

      Completely different bike

  • @andthen2123
    @andthen2123 Před 2 lety

    Ok, so currently I’m on a breakout. Not loving it.. looks awesome and that’s about it.. I’m after an Opinion wether the Indian ride is better and can I take a corner without scrubbing hardware?

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 2 lety

      Ride is better for dang sure. Hardware rubbing is going to happen, not as fast as a Breakout, cause that thing hits fast, but going to happen. The Challenger in a bagger is about the only one that will not scrape as much as say the Springfield or Chieftain, but it'll still hit a floorboard.

  • @roberthambly9926
    @roberthambly9926 Před 2 lety +1

    Great review what kind of helmet are you wearing almost no wind noise?

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 2 lety

      The wind noise is more handled by having a separate field recorder with a filter actively working to cut it out.

  • @bjornaltmann8184
    @bjornaltmann8184 Před 3 lety +3

    Springfield had always the same rake like Chieftain/ Roadmaster, 25 Degr. Chiefs and Vintage Model had till 2020 a different rake: 28 Degr. Since 2020 all models have same 25 Degr.. So, better Low Speed Handling.

    • @mybudinesd4545
      @mybudinesd4545 Před 2 lety

      Thanks 🙏🏼 I did not know that I favor the Springfield over the Vintage because of the rake difference this changes everything now.

  • @ZacksWhack
    @ZacksWhack Před 3 lety

    I want this fucker so bad. Thanks for the review!

  • @onlyhereonce7290
    @onlyhereonce7290 Před 3 lety +5

    This video has me thinking. I was going to buy a Harley.

  • @threehemis5566
    @threehemis5566 Před 4 lety +2

    That colour is beautiful! I'd love to see that colour on the 2021 Chieftain darkhorse. I'd also be interested to know if the 108 is coming to the Springfield/Chieftain lineup? The thunderstroke is a nice motor with lots of torque and a good sound but some riders just want that power the 108 offers.

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 4 lety +1

      I half wonder if they will have a separate line of 108 powered baggers and touring machines starting with the Challenger and making some new designs upon that platform.

    • @oneslave3318
      @oneslave3318 Před 3 lety

      My Chieftain leaves Challenger in the dust.

  • @agentorange3198
    @agentorange3198 Před 2 lety

    what`s the name of the colour ?

  • @astringofnumbers
    @astringofnumbers Před 4 lety +2

    I wish they'd put the powerplus in it. I'm not old enough to like fairings yet so I don't want to get a challenger.. I'd rather have a springfield

    • @servicarrider
      @servicarrider Před 4 lety +2

      I am a windscreen guy myself. Been behind them for a lot of years and just don't like fairings, radios and electronic gadgets.

  • @Wicked_RotF30
    @Wicked_RotF30 Před rokem

    Wish they offered it in a gloss black.

  • @acoaks84
    @acoaks84 Před 2 lety

    Where is the indian dealer in okc

  • @georgewilson1184
    @georgewilson1184 Před rokem

    How about automatic transmission

  • @elderperez
    @elderperez Před 4 lety +4

    Do the 2020 chief dark horse next!

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 4 lety +2

      I just had the realization that I do not have the actual Chief Dark Horse from this generation. I have the Roadmaster with the 116, and I rode a previous gen Chieftain with the 116 upgrade kit but never posted. So I am going to have to go back and play.

    • @elderperez
      @elderperez Před 4 lety

      @@RabidHedgehog awesome! Cant wait!

  • @pskemster
    @pskemster Před 3 lety +4

    Stop complaining already. We get it. The bars need to be closer._but seriously
    Enjoyed your video. And the ride looked like a very smooth ride.

  • @kentwilliams4152
    @kentwilliams4152 Před rokem

    No heel shifter, thank you!

  • @starseeddeluxe
    @starseeddeluxe Před 2 měsíci

    That opening drive by clip... Can you believe it? A motorcycle that has a real overdrive? The engine barely sounds like it's ticking over above an idle as it's flying by at 65 mph... Imagine if the Japanese had geared their motorcycles like that? Is Indian the only brand on Earth right now that has proper gear ratios on a motorcycle? Based on that clip, I want an Indian motorcycle. There's nothing more relaxing and soothing than a low RPM engine at high speeds.

  • @CraigSmith568
    @CraigSmith568 Před 4 lety +2

    Not a big fan of Indian, but I would say this is at the top of my list for their bikes. I like that it doesn't have those horrible low flat handlebars, the heel shifter, or that ugly front fender on it. I like the blacked out treatment, but I am not a fan of flat paint. Not just Indian, but anyone's flat paint. I would have to ride this and the Harley Road King.

    • @oneslave3318
      @oneslave3318 Před 3 lety +3

      Craig Smith
      If you don't want to buy one you better not ride it.

    • @CraigSmith568
      @CraigSmith568 Před 3 lety +1

      @@oneslave3318
      If it has that flat paint on it I won't even look at it let alone ride it.

  • @TimKollat
    @TimKollat Před 3 lety +1

    front half of bike looks great, the rear half looks horrible especially the section below seat

  • @chriss4690
    @chriss4690 Před 2 lety

    I had a green Indian scout bobber twenty, all within 2 weeks, battery died when I got home. Rear tire exploded on my way to a biker party, then to finish it off a cager totaled my bike taking an illegal left turn. Def staying away from green next time

  • @mybudinesd4545
    @mybudinesd4545 Před 3 lety +1

    Which rides and handles better?

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 3 lety +1

      Between this and the Vintage I would take the vintage if that is what you meant?

    • @mybudinesd4545
      @mybudinesd4545 Před 2 lety

      @@RabidHedgehog why did you lean towards the Vintage?

  • @idm4christ
    @idm4christ Před 3 lety +2

    This a texas road?

  • @elprimo46
    @elprimo46 Před 4 lety +3

    Nice bike and different 👌 everybody and there mother has harkey .my pick indian over harley .

  • @mstngken
    @mstngken Před 4 lety +1

    I'm surprised this big of a bike does not have a hydraulic clutch.

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 4 lety

      Not as heavy of a pull than some of its competitors though and one less maintenance item ish. But still for a cable non-assist, it's not bad at all.

    • @joedunne9492
      @joedunne9492 Před 4 lety +2

      No need for one! I have put 50,000 miles on two different Indian and they work great no issues and easy pull.

  • @whatstheproblem6606
    @whatstheproblem6606 Před 4 lety

    Myb n couple yrs I'll get a " Indian bagger"

  • @joeharris9522
    @joeharris9522 Před 3 lety

    I got SOOO much hate from wifeys grandpa when I bought my old Dyna Lowrider in deep jade sunglo

  • @kodiakbear3077
    @kodiakbear3077 Před 3 lety +1

    Top speed?

  • @jasonyoung7873
    @jasonyoung7873 Před 3 lety

    Being 6foot around 400 32inch inseam would this be a good beginning bike?

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 3 lety +1

      If you're comfortable with the weight of the machine and how it handles it can be.

  • @chrisanderson1-66
    @chrisanderson1-66 Před 3 lety

    How would this be for a shorter rider?

  • @cjim3902
    @cjim3902 Před 3 lety

    I got a 111 and won't to to a 116 kit is this the same engine as the 111 with just a kit

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 3 lety

      They build without the kit and it's just a straight up build of the engine to 116. I wouldn't doubt that in technically they use similar components.

  • @ditto1958
    @ditto1958 Před 4 lety +2

    Interesting... but kinda weird looking

  • @sirjhonson8218
    @sirjhonson8218 Před 4 lety +1

    You look like your on a slow ride .

  • @jimbob4416
    @jimbob4416 Před rokem

    It's a polaris

  • @darrengilbert7438
    @darrengilbert7438 Před 3 lety +1

    I like the bike, but it does look like a copy of the Road King Special.

    • @NeverDoubtMe23
      @NeverDoubtMe23 Před 3 lety

      Exactly what I stated in another comment plus if you get the RDRS package for the RKS, you get way more tech with the Harley than the Indian (bet you never expected to hear that!)

    • @darrengilbert7438
      @darrengilbert7438 Před 3 lety

      @@NeverDoubtMe23 yes, I have the 2020 Road King Special. I love the bike. Have added a detachable windshield. Ride about 50/50 with the windshield off and windshield on. RDRS is a great feature that I keep inguaged 90% of the time. 114 engine has plenty of power and torque for my riding style.

  • @Iamkshatria
    @Iamkshatria Před 2 lety

    “If you hate the colour of a bike, you need to look in the mirror and hate that”
    Me: ok 👍🏻

  • @ElectraWillem
    @ElectraWillem Před 4 lety +3

    Nice color, but I like the Harley look like a Road King much better!

  • @6speedsti241
    @6speedsti241 Před 3 lety

    give it some GAS

  • @johnjriggsarchery2457
    @johnjriggsarchery2457 Před 4 lety +1

    Spokes please.

  • @fokjhama-jham-9438
    @fokjhama-jham-9438 Před 3 lety

    I m see only Handel and road
    I don't know how's look? Mane time to riding!
    please next time you riding and giving the camra -- camramane

  • @jasonkav
    @jasonkav Před rokem

    Polaris

  • @intothevoid5027
    @intothevoid5027 Před 3 lety +1

    There,s just something about the look of this bike that rubs me the wrong way, sure aint no street glide.

  • @grayboo212
    @grayboo212 Před 3 lety +1

    Anyone happen to know why they put that nasty looking sticker on the tank? That's got to be the dumbest shit I've ever seen on such a beautiful bike.

    • @oneslave3318
      @oneslave3318 Před 3 lety

      grayboo212
      Peel it off.

    • @grayboo212
      @grayboo212 Před 3 lety

      @@oneslave3318 Great advice, if you could actually just "Peel it off". The question was: "Anyone happen to know why they put that nasty looking sticker on the tank?". Got any input on that?

    • @hogsandsooners
      @hogsandsooners Před 3 lety

      @@grayboo212 maybe they got a good deal on them.

    • @grayboo212
      @grayboo212 Před 3 lety +1

      @@hogsandsooners Or... maybe they paid too much for them and felt the need to use them.

  • @rubyshmurda6140
    @rubyshmurda6140 Před 3 lety

    I’m not superstitious but I am a little stitious....

  • @metalmad89
    @metalmad89 Před 3 lety +1

    Must say the two bolts above the handlebar holding the plastic cover on are annoying me, looks like a shitty afterthought.

  • @danielgaskell5490
    @danielgaskell5490 Před 4 lety +4

    The console is absolutely ugly.

    • @simonhouel1984
      @simonhouel1984 Před 3 lety

      You're right.
      For the few seconds I was kind of looking at her with a good eye.
      And when he saddled it was all gone.

  • @bc3nt
    @bc3nt Před 3 lety

    tyuring

  • @FirstLast-vl1uy
    @FirstLast-vl1uy Před 3 lety +1

    Is it possible to get one of these without the big fenders and the hard bag containers? Shit would look so much better without that Is it stupid to get one and Bob it out? Is that economically viable? (D-fense.) I'm not the biggest fan of how the scout looks because of the front and the tank. Doesn't anyone else think the design on the tank isn't as good as on the others plus it's too low. Doesn't it seem like it's almost level with the seat? That to me makes it kinda suck

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 3 lety

      Any bike can be made into what you want. They have the Vintage that you could probably swap the fenders over form this to help out or mod the fenders the way you want. But nothing stock at this time.

  • @bfarm44
    @bfarm44 Před 3 lety +1

    Dude put a mike on the pipes wth

  • @Harleyboi04
    @Harleyboi04 Před 4 lety +1

    Enough with the handlebar adjustment, heard enough of it. Open this beast up and let’s see what it’s got.

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 4 lety

      She's a new bike that is still on the show room floor at the dealer. They let me borrow the machines to ride because I am respectful to their machines so they can still be sold when I'm done. When I find one that allows I shall play. (trying to ask for more support from manufacturers and such to do this).

  • @lonedobie1
    @lonedobie1 Před 4 lety

    Sorry old school don,t like all the cumputer shit !!

    • @RabidHedgehog
      @RabidHedgehog  Před 4 lety

      Don't mind modern and computerized or old school running gear. (Hence the 41 year old lady in the garage too).