Indian Pursuit Dark Horse.... A perfect daily performance bagger?
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Recently Indian Motorcycles brought me out to ride the new @Indian_Motorcycle Pursuit Dark Horse through the windy roads of Temecula, California. In this video I share my opinions around how this motorcycle might fit for the average daily rider and long distance tourer.
Check out Morgan Gales from @cycleworld, his write-up was comprehensive and included commentary on two-up riding : www.cycleworld.com/story/moto...
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Really great review. I've now clocked 1700 miles on my Pursuit Limited premium pkg. I added the Pinnacle mirrors, reduced reach bars, backrest and saddlebag lights. This is a fantastic machine ! Over the last 1-1/2 years, I've owned a 2021 Goldwing Tour DCT and a 2022 Indian Roadmaster Ltd. The Pursuit is more fun and more comfortable to ride than either of those bikes. I'm averaging 46 mpg which isn't bad for a 900+ lb bike.
The pursuit is very expensive, Thats why I started looking at the bmw. So sounds like your very happy with it
Love your objectivity...no wonder you like Morgan...y'all are two like-minded reviewers and I appreciate your intelligent, thoughtful reviews.
My favourite thing about your channel? Your honest reviews.
Had two HD’s most recently 2019 RG. Needed a liquid cooled bike. Rode the Pursuit and the Goldwing. Ended up choosing the Goldwing. I’m really happy with it. Perhaps HD will throw the ThunderMax engine on a bagger.
great review and real talk !! love it brutha job well done.
I’m a Harley guy for life but I certainly recognize the things that Indian is doing. My hope is that it pushes H-D in the right direction. I think it has pushed them they’re just always super slow and deliberate about what they do. For example the new FXLRST H-D could have put that out probably 3 years ago but just took their sweet time.
I gotta ask why are you such a die hard HD guy?
I purchased the 22 lowrider ST and I feel like I just spent 25k on a lawn ornament
Love the performance, style, and color
But I’ve had several issues with my ST and my local HD dealership
The way I see it I’ll be 30 into my ST and for another 12k I could have gotten the Indian pursuit with every option imaginable
My ST is my first Harley but 3rd motorcycle
My first 2 were a lot older and i never had one issue other then normal wear and tare
Had the ST for less then 3 months and I’m already considering getting rid of it
So I’m curious why Harleys are so popular and why Indians are just as nice for half the price??
@@bradbucklin2692 I grew up in a Harley household, you could say I’m a little bit brainwashed. With that being said I’ve got a dyna I’ve put 100K miles on and it’s still going strong. I’ve also got a Road glide Special that I’ve put 35k miles on with no problems. Not everyone has the same experiences I get that. Also Indian isn’t cheap either, Harley get tagged as being over priced but they aren’t the only ones in my opinion. Check to see if Lemon Laws apply to your bike, there’s sometimes such that as a vehicle “made on a Friday.” I had a friend with a BMW GS 1200 that was just a problem child bike.
It is a shame you are stuck on a brand name. I was in that position and stepped away and Thank God I did!! It opens up so many doors when you walk away from Harley.
@@cartrack730 I’m good dude lol
Great post Dan...Your opinion as an average, thirty-nine resonates as honest and objective...we'll done! I own a 2020 Darkhorse, and considering the challenger....be safe...
Thanks for the great review. I ride a 19 Chieftain Darkhorse, and been thinking Challenger/Pursuit…but damn I love my Dark Horse
That is one awesome looking bike! Great job on the review! If Indian can get the production back log fixed they are going to sell a ton of these.
Looked nice and I am sure it was nice to ride. I am like you when it comes to the Around town riding, I would go with a electric and have the Tri Glide for my longer rides. But you know me I won’t come of the HD. 👍 video
Good to see you out in the mix.
I am interested in the F150 and look forward to your update in the future.
Great vlog, the Pursuit is an amazing motorcycle!
Gotta call it like you see it.
That’s a nice bike. Thanks for the review.
Been on a Roadmaster since 2019, still has stock seat and stock handle bars on it. That’s says everything, fact that no upgrades are needed to make an already expensive bike comfortable for the rider!
Had a heritage classic 114 and took that to Sturgis last year. I then realized that in needed a full touring bike and went with the challenger. Couldn’t be happier. Too bad I didn’t know you guys were here in Temecula… I’m 5 mins away from that winery…
Beautiful bike! After many years and many different rides, I finally got my wings, couldn't be happier.... fasteddie
Thx for the awesome review!
I've got a 2017 Scout 60 that Uve had for a year. I love it but, like you, I need more space. I also want to tour around Europe from here in Portugal. I'm certain this is the one to do it on.
Unfortunately, the color selection isn't as varied as in the states, but I'm sure I'll find the color I like.
Great video, great bike. Am getting one. Have a 22 Chief Bobber Dark Horse and love it! However, I need storage and a bit more comfort. So this is definitely the bike. Way to go Indian!
You look at bikes the way I do...fun factor but also functionality. I bought my '18 heritage based on that and it's been a great bike. Tried out a challenger last fall and it was nice. I imagine the lowers and top case of the pursuit will add that much more. I was wanting a more comfortable ride with all the functionality but being 5'7 and 150lbs didn't want to maneuver a 900 plus bike. I ended up going with a bmw r1250rt. 615lbs, great suspension, 10.25 tft screen is amazing and I feel is better than indian. With the topcase it's a blast to ride. Something you might want to consider. It's heads and shoulders above the heritage and I really was hesitant jumping hd ship but no regrets. It has more storage, more powerful and the ride is so smooth. Even after putting on legend shocks the heritage doesn't come close. And like you said the adjustable wind screen is a game changer.
Great Review. If I wouldn't loose so much on my Chieftain, I would trade it in for a Pursuit right now. I want the extra storage and would love to go to a liquid cooled bike as the 116 is a hot beast.
I thought i would have seen you rocking the Ruroc, but I understand why not.
If I was in the market for a new bike. This would be it. In a perfect world I'd have a big cruiser and a smaller one for around town.
A Victory for Indian ! Nice review!
I test rode the Indian challenger and roadmaster limited in 21. Was really leaning towards the roadmaster limited. Test rode the HD ultra limited and roadglide limited. Ended up with the 21 roadglide limited. That was before the pursuit came out. Really like my glide but I wish indian would have came out with this sooner. And good luck getting one or any new bagger right now.
Can I ask what you are using in your helmet for audio? It is fantastically clear.
as always a fair and impartial review well done! but dude, you use hair gel ? 🤪🤪🤪🤪😎
My plan is to get the Challenger. Just because I don’t need the trunk. I feel like if I were to buy such a bike as the Pursuit, I’d take the trunk off. The trunk wouldn’t really be on the bike, so why not just get the Challenger is my thought🤔. I’ll figure it out once the time gets closer for me to grab one. I’m from California. I now live in Florida. They have SO many nice roads I’d love to ride on. Can’t wait. I’am trying to own two bikes one day. One to ride around town, the other one for long distance.
Nice review! I wanted to see what types of baggers Indian was producing. I got a chance to test ride the Chieftain Roadmaster Challenger and Pursuit. I was thoroughly surprised on how these motorcycles performed. I’m currently riding a 2015 Ultra Classic Low and the Indian in my opinion outperformed the HD in ride quality. Of the Indians I test rode the Pursuit stood out. I’ve been looking at baggers without the trunk because i can feel a difference in handling compared to my wife’s 2015 Street Glide Special. The Challenger and Pursuit handled the same to me which was a big plus. I now have to test ride a ‘22 Road Glide limited to her a true comparison Until then the Indian has my vote for next American bagger to purchase. ✌🏾
That adjustable windshield is just another problem down the road. I have been riding touring bikes for 15 years and not one time can I remember wishing I had a taller or shorter windshield
Dan I have a question for you did you ever have a problem on your f150 I replaced apin the same as you but now I have to replace the gateway module have you experienced that problem yet
Great review love the Indians but please try the Yamaha starventure it is awesome i own one and its awesome!
Great review. I am looking to buy my nexk bike in april 2025. I have eliminated HD and BMW. It is down to the pursuit and goldwing
Dicision time is approaching.
I just made a decision between a 2024 GoldWing Tour DCT and a 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse Icon Premium.
I’ve owned a 2018 DCT and put 22k on that bike and I have a 2022 Indian Challenger that also has 22k on so I’m pretty well versed with both platforms. You will not go wrong with either bike. My decision was made by the fact that I still have all of the extras on the Challenger that I’ll be able to put on the Pursuit saving me thousands of dollars. I also like the idea of buying an American made product. I also liked the idea of the “soul” of the Pursuit over the GoldWing’s super smooth engine. The Pursuit has more compliant suspension vs the latest generation Wing. I like the idea of being able to pop the tour pack off thus changing the looks of the bike. The ride command is more customizable menu. The saddlebag space is much bigger on the Pursuit AND the bags are top loading vs side loading on the Wing. Removal of the Wing tour pack can be done but it would be much harder and more expensive to do.
I loved both bikes but ultimately it was the Pursuit that checked all the boxes over the Wing.
Good luck in your decision.
You were in my neck of the woods Dan.
Hpw did you conect de internet to tour bike !??
Hace the same one here !!
Tks !!
Certainly you know that there’s a rear bag available for your Heritage, that would give you considerably more storage capacity. A fairer comparison would be the Road Glide to the Indian, with the tour pack on the Road Glide. Harley does need to incorporate ride modes into their touring models. I suspect HD will come out with a touring platform with their Revolution Max motor within next couple of years, if not sooner.
Yeah I know there is a truck available for the heritage but I hate the way it looks on the bike. It was a bit of a design failure and the few people I know who have it say it’s not built very well either.
@@GearsGadgets Thats the dilema....Old School guys like bungee things down on the back seat...Thats the price for looking Kool
What do you think of BMW R18 Transcontinental?
How difference (weight wise and feel) to ride?
Thanks
Indian also has removable trunk standard
I’m in a dilemma between the 2022 Honda Gold Wing Tour or the 2022 Indian Pursuit!
I absolutely love my new Wing...try one out!
I just came off 40 years of Gold Wings 1200,1500 and of course 1800 and the most recent a 2018 DCT. They had all been bullet proof with no issues ever. I moved to a Pursuit for a different riding position and something different. No regrets at all - the ride is awesome, ride better than my 2018, the riding position is also great. Plus the bike looks great…. Good luck in your choice
The Goldwing was the best bike I have ever demo'd. I still bought a Challenger
Think that windscreen is adjustable w button on system isn't it? Cause I've seen others review & take it way down. I know the foot boards are too.
Passenger floorboards are adjustable. Rider floorboards are not, due to foot controls.
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If I were to spend the money it would be this bike.
Is the Shoei still your main helmet over ruroc?
Currently yes, only due to the fact I don't really trust the company. The helmet is still great, I just don't feel comfortable wearing it on the channel at this point in time.
Wait, it has any other mode than sport? lmao. Never take my Challenger out of sport, I want it all, all the time even in the rain. 12k miles on mine and climbing. awesome bikes
Vaquero is another water coogger option. Suuuuuuper dated though. I wish kawi would update it.
Indian invited Harley enthusiast to show them how bad Harley sucks and I never thought I would say that!
Ugh, that ugly fairing. I love that adjustable windshield though.
Harley makes a removable tour pak for the Heritage if you're looking for more storage capacity on your softail, not trying to turn this into a "Harley vs Indian"(I'm a Harley guy but am rooting for Indian to succeed). Also, you do realize the full Harley dressers are liquid cooled, just sayin'.
The twin cooled Harleys aren't really "liquid cooled" in the true sense, basically its "precision cooled" in terms of circling coolant through the heads, the cylinders are still air cooled. Its basically a half assed liquid cooling setup. Also, I do know about the Heritage trunk but anyone I have know who has them doesn't like them and the reviews are pretty bad. I think the design is horrible so I personally wouldn't put one on my bike. I am certainly historically a more Harley minded rider BUT I am at the point of seriously considering Indian with the products they have been bringing to market lately. I keep waiting on Harley but I might be done waiting.
@@GearsGadgets I have a 21 Triglide with twin cooling and it works excellent even in hot weather and in stop and go riding.
@@michaelowens1183 yeah I’m not saying it doesn’t work, I’m saying it’s antiquated and a half assed liquid cooling and that the Indian PowerPlus is better. I love my M8 Heritage but HD needs to step up the game and put that Rev Max in a true performance bagger. Until then, Indian is a better bagger IMHO.
@@GearsGadgets It's certainly not "half assed." It does precisely what it's designed to do--assist with cooling larger displacement air-cooled engines. Harley has very intentionally continued to produce air-cooled engines.
A liquid-cooled engine, such as Indian's PowerPlus 108 is different, and is a great engine. To each his own; I think they're both wonderful power-plants that will afford anyone with many miles of trouble free riding.
The one thing you left out with comparing the Pursuit verses your Bike...cost 10K more...
I left that out because I wasn't comparing my bike to the pursuit. Just sharing what I currently ride and that if I bought a full size bagger right now it would no doubt be a Pursuit over an Ultra. Those are the two bikes to compare.
@@GearsGadgets Well i think you made a wise choice with your 114 Hertiage...If i could afford one...It would definitely be the one i would buy too...
I test drove a gold wing back in 2019… thought it was horrible the power was so lacking and the thrill was too… and it made you sit up so high… hated it…I have been riding HD for 15 years and currently have a RG…. I do love HD but so tired of all the BS I feel like I have to just create and spend 20 plus grand to just have it run right … cam for power oil pump … crankcase, shocks, stabilizer, brakes… I mean wtf …. It’s a sexy bike but damn why can’t HD get superb equipment oh stereo too
I’m thinking of test driving the pursuit well maybe a challenger cause there are no pursuits which idk that’s not good but I’m just hoping the ride is more like a HD vs gold wing cause that gold wing was horrible and was totally not impressed.
@@ashebarley77385 I drove 120 miles to find a honda dealer that would let me test drive the goldwing dct. I hated the riding position. Your knees are under you feet. It also didn't have any soul. Felt like i was sitting on a appliance. I was so disappointed the wing has a incredible reliability record and comes with the most optioins for under 30k
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If you ever ride an BMW K1600 GTL you’ll never ride anything else. And for about $10k less.
I dont like the seating positon. Knees under your feet. Not for me but it is a incredible bike