I have always admired your honest reviews, especially that you base your opinions on fact as opposed to reviews based on emotions based on a love for a particular brand. Continue to be the honest person you are. Great work
Indian vs Harley. Neither answer is wrong. Horsepower or Comfort. Buy the motorcycle that gets you out there to enjoy the road. I own a Victory and absolutely love it. When I’m ready for a new bike it will be Road Glide or Dark Horse. Adam thank you for the honest review and as a active serving Marine myself thank you for all you have done and continue to do for veterans.
I own a victory I rode the Indian one of the best riding bikes I've ridden I was impressed.that road glide is a good looking bike I must say.the Gold wing is a beast beutifull and powerful.keep on riding people.God bless.
From what I have heard in other reviews the Indian in sport mode is a beast. I wonder if those few extra HP of the 114 would even be noticed in comparison. Excellent comparison review!
I also have a Victory, XC , the MOST reliable bike I’ve had by far , cool to ride on the curves , comfy and good looking. I would buy a dyna for having a city riding bike , but I Love the new chieftain
Have you considered the 116 big bore kit Indian now has? That would be comparable to your 114 on your Road Glide. Also Indian does have lower fairings with a push button that allows air to come through. All that being said, I am in love with the Road Glide. If Harley would put the electric windshield, push button locking bags and heated grips I would own one. Thanks for your review! Glad to see an unbiased review of both.
Comprehensive. That's the perfect word for this video. You did the numbers, the physical differences, and the intangibles in your opinion. This is how all reviews should be - great video.
Adam, you are 100% correct. Mono shock is where it’s at as for handling. Harley already has been changing frames to this configuration. (Softails) you will see it move to the touring bikes, you know how they operate. Keep making great videos brother.
i added the bars, and the highway pegs to my 2019 darkhorse before you even suggested it in the other video, i knew it was missing. but being around mc's i have had members gauking at my bike, throwingthier legs over it, feeling the balance. and all of them fell in love with it. the bike is awesome, im loving it. and my next mod isnt needed but i just want it, and that's the bigger cams. air cleaner, also the true duel exhaust replacement. its going to be amazing.
Thanks Adam for your honest review one thing I really like about you. Gained respect for you listening to the between two wheels podcast. Keep doing what you're doing brother!
Bought a Chieftain Dark Horse today. Your videos helped me a lot in deciding. Upgraded the exhaust to Reinhardt headers and pipes and Indian Stage 1 air intake. Hope it sounds good. Thanks for the videos....
I think you're kinda missing the boat. If I want to tour, I want to know about GVWR. I want to know luggage capacity. I want to know which one will bake my nuts faster. I want to know fuel range. I want to know maintenance requirements. A 6 hp difference on a 900 lb motorcycle is about as an important a difference as having 7 or 8 M&Ms on your ice cream cone.
I can confirm that the indian will roast your nuts way faster than the harley. I had read about the 111 in the indian being a chestnut roaster. Before I upgraded from my dyna to a RGS, I had test rode an indian bagger similar to this one, along with a road glide and street glide. The reports are true. Sweaty ol' bag in no time lol.
@@Mowk86, that is my only complaint with the Indian 111 and from my own research have also seen its a common one. The bike performs beautifully, regardless. But this summer will be my first on it, so we will see how it feels in 110 degree temps with 50% or more humidity. Im not confident that heat deflectors will make a huge difference. Its nice in the winter though, didnt feel the need for buying a seat warmer with temps in the 30s.
The Indian does ride hotter with the 2 into one stock pipes. Once I switched to true duals, the heat was very comparable between Road glide and Roadmaster.
The Indians have the bigger bags and trunks if your comparing H-D full dresser with the Roadmaster. Indian has bigger bags. Honestly I don't feel it's enough to be a major selling point. What made me switch for HD to Indian, was the ride. The overall ride experience is way better on Indian. However, Both company's are great in my opinion, and you can't go wrong no matter what you ride, as long as you ride!
On my 2018 Roadmaster I got an exhaust leak. Pulled the trim off for the studs and they were very loose. Tightened up and all good.. Indian extras are very pricey too, if you do get one of these check out the aftermarket accessories. They're getting more popular and more is coming out. Save some money
So glad you gave the honest review. I can't wait to get my Road Master. They do advertise 119 foot pounds of torque. The road master gives you the full vent option of the lowers. Can't wait to see the next review.
Greg Durkee I concur re: 119 foot pounds of torque. I have an 18 Roadmaster and love it! A bit hot on the right when temps are high but it appears Indian solves that issue in the 2019 models. (Plans for true duals (no cat) and high flow air filter should decrease heat by 30% on the 18 model.)
Thank you for your knowledge I like to hear from owners who have experienced enough of the bike. I would like to get the best out of the Road Master and the TS 111 . I'm looking to buy the 2018 left over still in the crate. I was told that I may want the power command tuner for it even with stock. What are your thoughts on this?
Roadmaster with adding Stage two, brings the power HP to 90 and TQ to 116 with the lower fairings that opens and closes plus a easy to remove trunk. You need to ride one of those Mr. Sandoval they are nice.
You can't go wrong with either bike,thanks for all the specs on each bike and great job to Harley and Indian for making great bikes,enjoy em both Adam.
A couple things that I'd like to know is, Are the service interval's the same for both bikes? Do the tires last about the same amount of miles?. And are common parts like plugs and brakes, batteries equally easy to replace if you should need to when on the road?.,,,
Really like the Indians but I'll stick with Harley for one reason; I've got 4 Harley dealers to one Indian dealer in my area. I've also got many independent shops around here to choose from that can work on my Harley.
Rode my 2018 Road Glide Ultra, with a stage 2 power cam (107ci) in it from British Columbia Canada to Newfoundland and back last year. Bike ran 100% no problems in any weather... didn't hit any snow thankfully. Great ride best i've ever had. Buddy has a 2020 Indian Challenger and yeah he can pull away from me but at 63 years old I'm okay being 1 .5 secs behind him. For me the Road Glide Ultra any day
I ride Indian Springfield and a few things to add. It runs very hot even with the catalytic converter out. Few dealerships to get anything fixed plus there’s are very little selection for aftermarket and parts. no upgrades on brakes customizing etc.Good bike but HD is still out in front.
Good review man, thanks for the comparison. A little competition is only going to improve both brands and gives the American consumer better options and ultimately promotes motorcycling. I’m an HD fan to the bone but I like to focus on the positives of both of these brands.
Great video Adam. One thing I considered (trust me I went between Indian and HD for a full year) was the availability of aftermarket parts and accessories. Indian, for as good a bike as they make didn't have nearly as many aftermarket mods available. I'm sure this will be different in 5-10 years. I also considered the availability of HD vs Indian dealerships throughout the country. Should I ever break down in the middle of nowhere, Im likely to find an HD dealership closer than I would Indian. These were 2 major factors in making my decision. Kudos to you good sir! Keep up the great work!
That's what I'm struggling with right now. Hopefully I'll be able to buy my new bike next spring or summer. After market parts and dealer availability are my only concerns with Indian.
So nice that we have great competition that makes both bikes better. Both bikes are great and I'd like to see in the comparison. Thanks for great video
Another great video Mr. Sandoval, as all ways. Read many of the comments and everything has already been said ! Oh yea there is one more thing 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 "We are American" thanks 4 what U do for all us Vets 🇺🇸
With the Ledgend suspension on your road glide does it make it even with the fox on the Indian or is the fox suspension still better ??? Thanks GODBLESS
Glad to see a review that didn't go to the highest bidder. Keep up with the great work. Would really like to get a chance to ride with you someday. I'm an Army vet got a laundry list of things wrong with me but I love to ride. Did the saddlesore 1000 last summer all by myself on a 08 wide glide,I think it was 18.5 hrs. Have a great day
Great video, man I love both bikes.. Got the wife on board as well, I’m still pulling towards the Harley Street Glide though as I’m not traveling thousands upon thousands of miles on my bike but only a few long runs a year. Thanks again for this comparison. Cheers.
Great video thx...hope you’re right bout harley touring mono shock and fixed fairing from Indian. I love my 2018 RGS however the rear suspension is rough
i'm not familiar with them i'm sure they are very good i went with progressive once in past i mistakenly did heavy duty because i ride two up loaded sometimes but they where too stiff
Best advice is to test ride and compare as preferance varies. I rode both and found the HD to be my choice, and I loved the Indian. Gr8 advice from Adam to try them for yourself.
Good video and review. An informed option is always welcome. I personally don't have fairing on my Roadking Special. Wanted touring comfort with all the wind.
Nice review. I chose between the Road glide and Indian. Both great bikes! I love the Road Glide. Rented for a weekend and no complaints. For me it simply came down to comfort and suspension. So I purchased and Indian. I am 52 and 6’4. Suspension really made the difference and torque before Harley upgraded engines in 2019. Also could have spent money to upgrade suspension on Harley but just couldn’t justify doing that. No hate both great just Indian was for me. Ride on everyone!
Really good review. One thing I would like to see is how much it cost to service a HD and a Indian the first year or a certain amount of miles. The lower the maintenance the better! I ride a 2011 Victory Cross country. The only complaint is that the air filter is under the front part of the tank. Otherwise oil, trans, and primary are all lubed. Easy and no issues. I want ride, time not shop time. Hope the campground is doing well! Be safe.Thanks again for a great review.
Awesome review! I am in love with the Indians and plan to buy one in the near future; either a Springfield or a Chieftain, however, I frequently rent Harleys through Eagle Rider and have more miles on them, and I really loved the road glide and Harley's Milwaukee Eight, it's just such a nice engine. Having ridden both bikes in your review, I completely agree with your analysis, thanks again!
Right on Adam great video! I love my Road Glide wouldn’t trade it for anything but if I had the means I would give the Indian brand a try and the same I would keep both!.... stay safe out there sir I appreciate what you do!
GREAT VIDEO !!! For me ??? It's all about the ride / comfort .I've done the coast to coast gig a few time's . I own a way old 86 Goldwing ( Barn find ) . It's a couch !!! From what I got here ??? I would go with the Indian . I'm sure you could bump the motor up one way or the other and what you needed . Each their own ??? AS LONG AS YOUR IN THE WIND !!!
Very straight and honest. Sometimes is Harley owners get a little snobby and don’t even consider other males. As far as fairings I had a 2012 road glide but now I have a 2018 ultra limited and can crush as many miles with the batwing fairing as I could with a fixed wing fairing. I use to hate batwings but I found out it’s the Rider not the ride
Awesome vid! "Buy the damn motorcycle". Love it. And love my '18 HD SGS. 107 has great power and the batwing is fine on interstate. Keep the videos coming, love seeing what you are up to.
Nice and fair review. Couldn't agree more. I do multiple long trips a year as well. So when it came time to add a stablemate to my BMW GSA long distance bike, I went and test road both the Street Glide and the Chieftain. The Street Glide felt more "put together". Everything about it was evidence of a company that has been doing this a long time...uninterrupted. But the Indian handled better and like you said had a plusher ride. But I really liked having more power. Easy fix...I had the dealer install the all Indian 116 Big Bore Kit before delivery. This kit includes the Indian Stage 1 Intake, Stage 2 Exhaust, and Stage 3 CAMs, Rods, Pistons, and various other supporting parts. This is the Indian equivalent of the HD 117 CVO. On the Indian, tuned properly with a Dynojet PCVX the bike puts down more than 123 HP and 144 TQ. Interestingly enough, the 2018 HD Road Glide 117 CVO that dynoed in front of me put down 93.75 HP and 112.51 TQ.
Good work! I am Harley all the way, but I did test drive an Indian like yours and agree the suspension is very smooth for a mid 50-s year old rider with a tired back.
Sorry,lost service. Reliability is something to consider. I too recently bought the damn motorcycle. Thank you Adam and all the other you tubers for what you do for us.
Great video Adam, I loved your points on the future of these bikes. I dig the mono shock for the cruisers..... I think HD needs to have an adjustable windscreen as well. Here's a big thing for me. Customer service? I've had horrible luck w/ HD. I don't think I'll buy another and my two kids will be getting bikes soon. NO HD's for them until they clean up their act. My local dealerships service depts. are tools if you ask me....... I regret not staying at your campsite while out for the Paris HD gig. I'm heading your way this Summer for sure!
I rode 3300km on my Chief Darkhorse over 2 weeks 1600 out and 1700 home and loved the handling and comfort I’m looking forward to trying out the new Chieftain when it arrives in Australia to see if the upgrade is for me. Thanks for your very honest breakdown
Great job I’m glad you made it to the way you did I was Harley would’ve stayed with you buddy but great great blog keep up the good work stay safe coming to see you in the spring down the campground
Thanks Adam. That was a fair revue. I'm a Harley guy but have owned at least one of about every brand out there lol. I have to admit I've been looking hard at the Indian. Thanks for keeping it real.
Now that's what I call a straight-up honest review... your integrity is shining through Adam.... I just listened to the b2w podcast that you were a guest on.. it was great to hear you give a little more insight into what was going on with the marketing people at corporate Harley-Davidson... hard to believe the arrogance of the new head of marketing at the time.. so happy you chose not to be a sell-out & stuck to your principles.... would be great if you could provide a link to the podcast so everybody can have a listen..... cheers brother and keep the rubber on the road
after seeing your comment I went and listened to that podcast, and wow. Ive always been an underdog kind of guy, and now I'm even more of an Indian fan.
Great job I learned alot . I also love Indiann and Harley . I currently run a 2008 Heritage . I added a ferring and Harley should put them on all heritages
Harleys sold in the U.S. are indeed assembled in one of four plants located in Wisconsin, Missouri and Pennsylvania. But the brakes and clutch are imported from Italy, the engine pistons are made in Austria, the bike suspension comes from Japan, and other electronic components originate in Mexico and China.
Excellent overview Adam! Am looking forward to your next overview on these great machines. Are you considering having Indian install the 116 into your bike?
Good review..I should have tested both. Ended up buying 17 RG and now it already has a recall. Sooo which bike has had most recalls would be my question?
Very well put. But completely agree as far as fixed fairing vs batwing fork mounted fairing. I am looking forward to getting into a side by side myself on these manufacturers
Hi Adam. Excellent honest unbiased review. Great job - much appreciated! I was wondering which dealer did you get your Indian Chieftain from? I bought my at Lone Star Indian (just outside of Dallas) and rode it home to the Portland, Oregon area -- great people with excellent ratings & reviews. I'm giving them a shout-out because the post sale support they have provided was way above and beyond my expectations.
I just visited my local Indian dealer and jumped on a Chieftain dark horse... BY FAR this was the best balanced motorcycle I have ever threw a leg over after owning 17 motorcycles. The handling JUST BLEW ME AWAY! The seating position was lower to the ground and felt more stable and balanced. The exhaust from the factory sounded perfect with a deep and mellow tone. Quality is evident throughout the bike. The dealership experience was MUCH MORE personal and friendly with the dealership taking time to explain in great detail the engineering features of the motor and chassis. I was told the power stroke motor only has a total of EIGHT GASKETS compared to Harley-Davidson’s thirty six approximately. But the real selling point for me is the mind blowing handing and balance of this machine. I don’t care how long you have been riding other brands, every serious rider owes it to themselves to visit their local Indian dealer and test ride the dealership and the Chieftain Dark horse. I will take mind blowing handling and a more comfortable ride over a few horsepower any day! And of course I understand the stage kit turns this bike into a real beast! I made up my mind real quick.
A good rider can take less power and outrun a rider that isn’t as good with a bigger motor .... I’ve seen it done a hundred times I’ve got some friends that are decent riders and have bikes that are built to the max and I can take my 103 with a stage 3 in it and smokem .... but I’ve been riding since I was 4 and raced professionally for 5 years
Robert Contreras Thanks Robert, one thing I did forget to mention is the comfortable ride. This bike has the fox mono shock with six inch travel at the rear that soaks up the bumps.. I have a really bad back so this feature is a really big deal for me and the bike itself feels very light because of the great balance. As soon as you sit on the Chieftain dark horse and take it off the side stand at the showroom you see what I’m talking about. I strongly encourage a nice long test ride as well. Best Regards.
Really appreciate this comparison. You were talking about the big diff between the frame mount & bar mount faring. What about the Road Glide vs Challenger? What do you think on those two? HD, Indian, so many great choices these days. Been riding almost 60 years and "I think" this is such a great time to be riding with these great bikes. Ride safe.
linked brakes is something I have talked about since I started riding back in the early 80's one pedal and it would be nice to be able to customize them most go to the front brake but I am more a rear brake person so I would have to 70-30 favoring the rear, maybe 80-20?
The majority of your affective braking Is on the front wheel Just like on a car. I highly recommend you practice emergency braking With your motorcycle Using your front brake You'll find it Works much better..
Great Review Adam, If you don't mind me pitching in my review as well. I have 150,000 Miles between HD- '05 Super glide, '06 Street Bob,'10 Heritage, '11 Street Glide, and my last H-D '13 Road Glide. I now own a 2016 Indian Roadmaster. Now keep in mind my Road glide was a 103 and the Roadmaster is of course a 111. I agree 100% a Fixed Fairing motorcycle is much easier for long trips because the wind just rolls off the Fairing. Where Attached to the fork Fairings on the Indian Chieftians and Roadmasters, and H_D Street Glide and Ultras can be a bit more work during windy times. That being said all fairing bikes are great to ride on long trips. I rode from Southern Az to Northern Wisconsin on a Street Bob, and the Iron but part of that was awful, but lets face it, Motorcycles are just fun to ride! anyway I digress. The power, torque, suspension, stereo, balance and overall comfort in the Roadmaster was way better than my Street Glide or Road Glide. Now we are comparing power and torque of a set of 103's vs 111. A riding brother of mine went out with me to see the difference on the pavement head to head, He has a '13 Street Glide VS my Roadmaster. RM has more power and torque and in 5th or 6th gear really pulls away from the SG after about 50-60MPH. I don't have to downshift the RM to pass. The SG did. The RM is a bigger heavier bike and smaller Gas Tank, so the SG get a bit better MPG's and slightly bigger gas tank turns into more stops for the Indian than the H-D. Now I used to be able to drag the shit out of my floor boards on every H-D I owned, on both sides. Meaning I could lean much harder and faster in the curves on all my touring H-D's. However the seats on all of them were a little high for my 30' inseam. The RM has a lower seat and the exhaust is hung much lower. So when I lean hard, I destroy my pipes before I get to the floorboards. I have 12,000 MI on my Indian Roadmaster, and other than leaning harder and faster in twisty roads, the indian is far superior. Now H-D has the 117 so they are more powerful. However there is a 116 upgrade option for all Indian 111's, so then we are back to even when it comes to Horse power and torque. any spelling or grammar errors, I apologize, I've been piecing this together while at work. Bottom line for me after 160,000+ miles of riding......get what you want, and what you can afford. Being on two wheels regardless of make is what it's all about. I personally could never own a Goldwing, because of my biases. However, I will admit, the 2019 Goldwings are fast more powerful and more nimble than any American made bike. (That was so painful to say!) So, as of right now I prefer Indian, to HD. I still would love to have a Street Bob for an around town bike! However in the long run, all this competition is best for us the riders! Be safe everyone, keep the rubber side down, and get your bike out of the garage!!!
interesting vid. I am an old 01 softail guy myself....been absent from your channel for a while...catching up...hope one of these two companies have finally sponsored you ?...always good to see anyone promoting cycling....we need to get more younger riders into the sport.
Right on Adam, great comparison, you really nailed it. I’ll hold onto my SGS for the time being but having built them for years, I’d really love to get something different up onto my lift. Ride safe my friend!
Adam .... swingin for the bleachers brother ! Home run ! Great video very informative and helpful ! Keep on doin what you do man and ride safe ! And god bless ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Congratulations an unbiased review. I ride a 2017 M8 Street Glide Special but like the styling of the Indian. I do between 10,000 and 15,000 kilometres a year, long and short trips.
I had a Electra glide and the biggest thing I didn't like was that it wouldn't run over 75 mph it had the 5 spd and it seemed to need another gear to get a higher road speed
The clear winner is the customer...choice is good...buy what you like!
That is the best comment ever about which is better! Bravo man. I totally agree
I have always admired your honest reviews, especially that you base your opinions on fact as opposed to reviews based on emotions based on a love for a particular brand. Continue to be the honest person you are. Great work
Colville Titus thank you and I will
Indian vs Harley. Neither answer is wrong. Horsepower or Comfort. Buy the motorcycle that gets you out there to enjoy the road. I own a Victory and absolutely love it. When I’m ready for a new bike it will be Road Glide or Dark Horse. Adam thank you for the honest review and as a active serving Marine myself thank you for all you have done and continue to do for veterans.
I own a victory I rode the Indian one of the best riding bikes I've ridden I was impressed.that road glide is a good looking bike I must say.the Gold wing is a beast beutifull and powerful.keep on riding people.God bless.
From what I have heard in other reviews the Indian in sport mode is a beast. I wonder if those few extra HP of the 114 would even be noticed in comparison. Excellent comparison review!
I also have a Victory, XC , the MOST reliable bike I’ve had by far , cool to ride on the curves , comfy and good looking. I would buy a dyna for having a city riding bike , but I Love the new chieftain
Which one is the comfort?
I agree, I own Victory. I love my bike but if you're riding it doesn't matter what it is.
Great information Adam. Both companies are stepping up their games. Love your final statement: “Life is short. Buy the damn motorcycle”...
Have you considered the 116 big bore kit Indian now has? That would be comparable to your 114 on your Road Glide. Also Indian does have lower fairings with a push button that allows air to come through. All that being said, I am in love with the Road Glide. If Harley would put the electric windshield, push button locking bags and heated grips I would own one. Thanks for your review! Glad to see an unbiased review of both.
Comprehensive. That's the perfect word for this video. You did the numbers, the physical differences, and the intangibles in your opinion. This is how all reviews should be - great video.
I try 🙌
Great review Adam. Thank you for all you do for veterans; kudos to you buddy. Rubber side down and keep the vlogs coming👍🏼
Adam, you are 100% correct. Mono shock is where it’s at as for handling. Harley already has been changing frames to this configuration. (Softails) you will see it move to the touring bikes, you know how they operate. Keep making great videos brother.
i added the bars, and the highway pegs to my 2019 darkhorse before you even suggested it in the other video, i knew it was missing. but being around mc's i have had members gauking at my bike, throwingthier legs over it, feeling the balance. and all of them fell in love with it. the bike is awesome, im loving it. and my next mod isnt needed but i just want it, and that's the bigger cams. air cleaner, also the true duel exhaust replacement. its going to be amazing.
Thanks Adam for your honest review one thing I really like about you. Gained respect for you listening to the between two wheels podcast. Keep doing what you're doing brother!
Great video! Adam your did a great job explaining the difference.
Thank you
Bought a Chieftain Dark Horse today. Your videos helped me a lot in deciding. Upgraded the exhaust to Reinhardt headers and pipes and Indian Stage 1 air intake. Hope it sounds good. Thanks for the videos....
I think you're kinda missing the boat. If I want to tour, I want to know about GVWR. I want to know luggage capacity. I want to know which one will bake my nuts faster. I want to know fuel range. I want to know maintenance requirements.
A 6 hp difference on a 900 lb motorcycle is about as an important a difference as having 7 or 8 M&Ms on your ice cream cone.
My man did say this was all based on his O-pinion of the stock numbers facts. I get what u sayin tho.
I can confirm that the indian will roast your nuts way faster than the harley. I had read about the 111 in the indian being a chestnut roaster. Before I upgraded from my dyna to a RGS, I had test rode an indian bagger similar to this one, along with a road glide and street glide. The reports are true. Sweaty ol' bag in no time lol.
@@Mowk86, that is my only complaint with the Indian 111 and from my own research have also seen its a common one. The bike performs beautifully, regardless. But this summer will be my first on it, so we will see how it feels in 110 degree temps with 50% or more humidity. Im not confident that heat deflectors will make a huge difference. Its nice in the winter though, didnt feel the need for buying a seat warmer with temps in the 30s.
The Indian does ride hotter with the 2 into one stock pipes. Once I switched to true duals, the heat was very comparable between Road glide and Roadmaster.
The Indians have the bigger bags and trunks if your comparing H-D full dresser with the Roadmaster. Indian has bigger bags. Honestly I don't feel it's enough to be a major selling point. What made me switch for HD to Indian, was the ride. The overall ride experience is way better on Indian. However, Both company's are great in my opinion, and you can't go wrong no matter what you ride, as long as you ride!
On my 2018 Roadmaster I got an exhaust leak. Pulled the trim off for the studs and they were very loose. Tightened up and all good.. Indian extras are very pricey too, if you do get one of these check out the aftermarket accessories. They're getting more popular and more is coming out. Save some money
Great video Adam! Great reviews for the bikes, I so love that new Indian! Ride safe and happy travels man!
A great review with up front honesty thanks and you have the best of both machines there as always ride safe
Great video! Love my Springfield. Don’t forget the 111 has an upgrade to a 116 just like HD does for the 107-114.
111-116 for Thunder Stroke, 107-114 for Milwaukee 8 107, and 114-117 for the Milwaukee 8 114. Can't go wrong with any of them
Great video! It is great to see someone offer an unbiased review of both bikes. Keep it up!
So glad you gave the honest review. I can't wait to get my Road Master. They do advertise 119 foot pounds of torque. The road master gives you the full vent option of the lowers. Can't wait to see the next review.
Greg Durkee I concur re: 119 foot pounds of torque. I have an 18 Roadmaster and love it! A bit hot on the right when temps are high but it appears Indian solves that issue in the 2019 models. (Plans for true duals (no cat) and high flow air filter should decrease heat by 30% on the 18 model.)
Thank you for your knowledge I like to hear from owners who have experienced enough of the bike. I would like to get the best out of the Road Master and the TS 111 . I'm looking to buy the 2018 left over still in the crate. I was told that I may want the power command tuner for it even with stock. What are your thoughts on this?
Roadmaster with adding Stage two, brings the power HP to 90 and TQ to 116 with the lower fairings that opens and closes plus a easy to remove trunk. You need to ride one of those Mr. Sandoval they are nice.
I just got my first bike.I finally got me a road king.Man I'm having fun.thanks for all you do Adam.
Road King is the clear winner. Unmatched.
Agreed! Though I must admit, my King is only my second bike and my newest being a '97 model. Just hard to beat a good ole carb'd Harley.
You can't go wrong with either bike,thanks for all the specs on each bike and great job to Harley and Indian for making great bikes,enjoy em both Adam.
What a difficult line to balance, but you did a great job. It's comparing two very capable machines. Way to keep it fair Sandoval.....
Thank you
A couple things that I'd like to know is, Are the service interval's the same for both bikes? Do the tires last about the same amount of miles?. And are common parts like plugs and brakes, batteries equally easy to replace if you should need to when on the road?.,,,
Really like the Indians but I'll stick with Harley for one reason; I've got 4 Harley dealers to one Indian dealer in my area. I've also got many independent shops around here to choose from that can work on my Harley.
Rode my 2018 Road Glide Ultra, with a stage 2 power cam (107ci) in it from British Columbia Canada to Newfoundland and back last year. Bike ran 100% no problems in any weather... didn't hit any snow thankfully. Great ride best i've ever had. Buddy has a 2020 Indian Challenger and yeah he can pull away from me but at 63 years old I'm okay being 1 .5 secs behind him. For me the Road Glide Ultra any day
I ride Indian Springfield and a few things to add. It runs very hot even with the catalytic converter out. Few dealerships to get anything fixed plus there’s are very little selection for aftermarket and parts. no upgrades on brakes customizing etc.Good bike but HD is still out in front.
Nice video. Especially leading off with the opinion piece. I personally found this review one of the best I've seen so far.
Good review man, thanks for the comparison. A little competition is only going to improve both brands and gives the American consumer better options and ultimately promotes motorcycling. I’m an HD fan to the bone but I like to focus on the positives of both of these brands.
Love my hp.no replacement for displacement. A little off topic now,was wondering if your bike Got the clutch recall?
Great video Adam. One thing I considered (trust me I went between Indian and HD for a full year) was the availability of aftermarket parts and accessories. Indian, for as good a bike as they make didn't have nearly as many aftermarket mods available. I'm sure this will be different in 5-10 years. I also considered the availability of HD vs Indian dealerships throughout the country. Should I ever break down in the middle of nowhere, Im likely to find an HD dealership closer than I would Indian. These were 2 major factors in making my decision. Kudos to you good sir! Keep up the great work!
That's what I'm struggling with right now. Hopefully I'll be able to buy my new bike next spring or summer. After market parts and dealer availability are my only concerns with Indian.
So nice that we have great competition that makes both bikes better. Both bikes are great and I'd like to see in the comparison. Thanks for great video
Another great video Mr. Sandoval, as all ways. Read many of the comments and everything has already been said ! Oh yea there is one more thing
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 "We are American" thanks 4 what U do for all us Vets 🇺🇸
With the Ledgend suspension on your road glide does it make it even with the fox on the Indian or is the fox suspension still better ??? Thanks GODBLESS
the Legends helped A LOT.. But still did not give it the travel of the HD. Its the frame and suspension design that separates the Indian here
Glad to see a review that didn't go to the highest bidder. Keep up with the great work. Would really like to get a chance to ride with you someday. I'm an Army vet got a laundry list of things wrong with me but I love to ride. Did the saddlesore 1000 last summer all by myself on a 08 wide glide,I think it was 18.5 hrs. Have a great day
Thank You for my Freedom sir.
You keep up the good work and getting the word out.
Great video, man I love both bikes.. Got the wife on board as well, I’m still pulling towards the Harley Street Glide though as I’m not traveling thousands upon thousands of miles on my bike but only a few long runs a year. Thanks again for this comparison.
Cheers.
Great video thx...hope you’re right bout harley touring mono shock and fixed fairing from Indian. I love my 2018 RGS however the rear suspension is rough
Steve Jurkowski you can adjust the suspension have you tried softening it up?
Steve Xaxa thx man, I have tried that. Thinking I may just go to a 13in legend revo
i'm not familiar with them i'm sure they are very good i went with progressive once in past i mistakenly did heavy duty because i ride two up loaded sometimes but they where too stiff
Awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Great job Adam - excellent review!
Best advice is to test ride and compare as preferance varies. I rode both and found the HD to be my choice, and I loved the Indian. Gr8 advice from Adam to try them for yourself.
Great review. One of the few I've seen that didn't seem one sided.
Good video and review. An informed option is always welcome. I personally don't have fairing on my Roadking Special. Wanted touring comfort with all the wind.
Nice review. I chose between the Road glide and Indian. Both great bikes! I love the Road Glide. Rented for a weekend and no complaints. For me it simply came down to comfort and suspension. So I purchased and Indian. I am 52 and 6’4. Suspension really made the difference and torque before Harley upgraded engines in 2019. Also could have spent money to upgrade suspension on Harley but just couldn’t justify doing that. No hate both great just Indian was for me. Ride on everyone!
I can understand why you would say that.
How about the heat generated by Indian Dark Horses. Not comfy while in hot weather right? Can you address this issue? Thanks Adam.
David Marsan They address this issue in the 19s with cylinder shut offs. I had no issues with heat at all
Really good review. One thing I would like to see is how much it cost to service a HD and a Indian the first year or a certain amount of miles. The lower the maintenance the better! I ride a 2011 Victory Cross country. The only complaint is that the air filter is under the front part of the tank. Otherwise oil, trans, and primary are all lubed. Easy and no issues. I want ride, time not shop time. Hope the campground is doing well! Be safe.Thanks again for a great review.
Adam good comparison video, thanks. One quick question, can you switch ride mode while on the road or do you set the mode before taking off? Thanks
You can do it while on the road
Awesome review! I am in love with the Indians and plan to buy one in the near future; either a Springfield or a Chieftain, however, I frequently rent Harleys through Eagle Rider and have more miles on them, and I really loved the road glide and Harley's Milwaukee Eight, it's just such a nice engine. Having ridden both bikes in your review, I completely agree with your analysis, thanks again!
Awesome straight up review Adam thanks for always keeping it real
Right on Adam great video! I love my Road Glide wouldn’t trade it for anything but if I had the means I would give the Indian brand a try and the same I would keep both!.... stay safe out there sir I appreciate what you do!
What is the compassion between the electronics and ease of use? Maps, Radio, overall review on both would be nice Adam. Great job.
Aharleyguy we can do a review on the info systems
Adam Sandoval Rides it would be cool to do a side by side comparison.
It’s like watching a comparison between cars... electronic windshield? No no, I’ll stick with no windscreen. Motorcycling in the purest of form
GREAT VIDEO !!! For me ??? It's all about the ride / comfort .I've done the coast to coast gig a few time's . I own a way old 86 Goldwing ( Barn find ) . It's a couch !!! From what I got here ??? I would go with the Indian . I'm sure you could bump the motor up one way or the other and what you needed . Each their own ??? AS LONG AS YOUR IN THE WIND !!!
Great review Adam! Thx for the info
Very straight and honest. Sometimes is Harley owners get a little snobby and don’t even consider other males. As far as fairings I had a 2012 road glide but now I have a 2018 ultra limited and can crush as many miles with the batwing fairing as I could with a fixed wing fairing. I use to hate batwings but I found out it’s the Rider not the ride
Your review was great, I think Im going to set up a test ride for the Indian. thanks
Awesome vid! "Buy the damn motorcycle". Love it. And love my '18 HD SGS. 107 has great power and the batwing is fine on interstate. Keep the videos coming, love seeing what you are up to.
Nice and fair review. Couldn't agree more. I do multiple long trips a year as well. So when it came time to add a stablemate to my BMW GSA long distance bike, I went and test road both the Street Glide and the Chieftain. The Street Glide felt more "put together". Everything about it was evidence of a company that has been doing this a long time...uninterrupted. But the Indian handled better and like you said had a plusher ride. But I really liked having more power.
Easy fix...I had the dealer install the all Indian 116 Big Bore Kit before delivery. This kit includes the Indian Stage 1 Intake, Stage 2 Exhaust, and Stage 3 CAMs, Rods, Pistons, and various other supporting parts. This is the Indian equivalent of the HD 117 CVO. On the Indian, tuned properly with a Dynojet PCVX the bike puts down more than 123 HP and 144 TQ. Interestingly enough, the 2018 HD Road Glide 117 CVO that dynoed in front of me put down 93.75 HP and 112.51 TQ.
I think Indian will be putting the 116 as standard equipment for 2020 on the Chiefs.
Thank you, straight forward appreciate your opinion and expression of choice. Keep us informed.
Good work! I am Harley all the way, but I did test drive an Indian like yours and agree the suspension is very smooth for a mid 50-s year old rider with a tired back.
Sorry,lost service. Reliability is something to consider. I too recently bought the damn motorcycle. Thank you Adam and all the other you tubers for what you do for us.
needing repair while traveling HD dealership along the road in most big cities
yes plenty of parts in china
And pay way too much, while getting repairs.
Great unbiased video! Hope you Skooter and Miss Ashley are doing well. Rise safe my friend.
Damn, I'm starting to dig the Indian. Great job.
Great honest straight forward review. Thank you Adam.
Great video Adam, I loved your points on the future of these bikes. I dig the mono shock for the cruisers..... I think HD needs to have an adjustable windscreen as well. Here's a big thing for me. Customer service? I've had horrible luck w/ HD. I don't think I'll buy another and my two kids will be getting bikes soon. NO HD's for them until they clean up their act. My local dealerships service depts. are tools if you ask me....... I regret not staying at your campsite while out for the Paris HD gig. I'm heading your way this Summer for sure!
see you then!
Adam! You hit the nail on the head! With Harley needing to change their suspension
Thanks for sharing! I’m considering a Road Glide Special or Ultra Road Glide Special for my next bike.
I rode 3300km on my Chief Darkhorse over 2 weeks 1600 out and 1700 home and loved the handling and comfort I’m looking forward to trying out the new Chieftain when it arrives in Australia to see if the upgrade is for me. Thanks for your very honest breakdown
Great job I’m glad you made it to the way you did I was Harley would’ve stayed with you buddy but great great blog keep up the good work stay safe coming to see you in the spring down the campground
You nailed it Adam, now you will soon have a better comparison for each bike with a fixed faring. The HD Road Glide & the Indian Challenger.
That marker noise is giving me goosebumps
Same here,it was so irritating.I commented the same and was going through the comments to see if am i the only one who found it irritating.
Thanks Adam. That was a fair revue. I'm a Harley guy but have owned at least one of about every brand out there lol. I have to admit I've been looking hard at the Indian. Thanks for keeping it real.
Now that's what I call a straight-up honest review... your integrity is shining through Adam.... I just listened to the b2w podcast that you were a guest on.. it was great to hear you give a little more insight into what was going on with the marketing people at corporate Harley-Davidson... hard to believe the arrogance of the new head of marketing at the time.. so happy you chose not to be a sell-out & stuck to your principles.... would be great if you could provide a link to the podcast so everybody can have a listen..... cheers brother and keep the rubber on the road
Thanks brother, I will always stay true to the road and my biker family first
@@adamsandoval something I realized from day one when u first posted on you tube....
@@adamsandoval I really dig what you're about Adam
after seeing your comment I went and listened to that podcast, and wow. Ive always been an underdog kind of guy, and now I'm even more of an Indian fan.
@@adamsandoval
Link, please.
Great job I learned alot . I also love Indiann and Harley . I currently run a 2008 Heritage . I added a ferring and Harley should put them on all heritages
Well done boss, and so true: Life is short!
Harleys sold in the
U.S. are indeed assembled in one of four plants located in Wisconsin,
Missouri and Pennsylvania. But the brakes and clutch are imported from
Italy, the engine pistons are made in Austria, the bike suspension comes from Japan, and other electronic components originate in Mexico and China.
Do you happen to know about Indian Motorcycles?
Excellent overview Adam! Am looking forward to your next overview on these great machines. Are you considering having Indian install the 116 into your bike?
Good review..I should have tested both. Ended up buying 17 RG and now it already has a recall. Sooo which bike has had most recalls would be my question?
Guarantee the harley has more recalls.
What's the tank size on both
Good question. A lot of the stats were so close and probably don’t matter to the average rider but it would be nice to know how far between gas stops!
@@davypig571 that's exactly what I was going after. The little bike I have now I get just about 100 miles per tank. Kinda lame but it's my first bike
Hopefully the first of many:)
The motorcycle illness is infectious!!
Very well put. But completely agree as far as fixed fairing vs batwing fork mounted fairing. I am looking forward to getting into a side by side myself on these manufacturers
As always well done and I agree a personal preference no doubt. I would prefer the Road Glide Triked out with Kool Trikes could not afford it
Hi Adam. Excellent honest unbiased review. Great job - much appreciated!
I was wondering which dealer did you get your Indian Chieftain from?
I bought my at Lone Star Indian (just outside of Dallas) and rode it home to the Portland, Oregon area -- great people with excellent ratings & reviews. I'm giving them a shout-out because the post sale support they have provided was way above and beyond my expectations.
Silverback I got mine from Sooner.
I just visited my local Indian dealer and jumped on a Chieftain dark horse... BY FAR this was the best balanced motorcycle I have ever threw a leg over after owning 17 motorcycles. The handling JUST BLEW ME AWAY! The seating position was lower to the ground and felt more stable and balanced. The exhaust from the factory sounded perfect with a deep and mellow tone. Quality is evident throughout the bike. The dealership experience was MUCH MORE personal and friendly with the dealership taking time to explain in great detail the engineering features of the motor and chassis. I was told the power stroke motor only has a total of EIGHT GASKETS compared to Harley-Davidson’s thirty six approximately. But the real selling point for me is the mind blowing handing and balance of this machine. I don’t care how long you have been riding other brands, every serious rider owes it to themselves to visit their local Indian dealer and test ride the dealership and the Chieftain Dark horse. I will take mind blowing handling and a more comfortable ride over a few horsepower any day! And of course I understand the stage kit turns this bike into a real beast! I made up my mind real quick.
Thank you for your thoughts. Gonna be buying a new bike when I retire and its gonna be between these two bikes.
A good rider can take less power and outrun a rider that isn’t as good with a bigger motor .... I’ve seen it done a hundred times I’ve got some friends that are decent riders and have bikes that are built to the max and I can take my 103 with a stage 3 in it and smokem .... but I’ve been riding since I was 4 and raced professionally for 5 years
Robert Contreras Thanks Robert, one thing I did forget to mention is the comfortable ride. This bike has the fox mono shock with six inch travel at the rear that soaks up the bumps.. I have a really bad back so this feature is a really big deal for me and the bike itself feels very light because of the great balance. As soon as you sit on the Chieftain dark horse and take it off the side stand at the showroom you see what I’m talking about. I strongly encourage a nice long test ride as well. Best Regards.
@@jamesstewart2186 but a good rider with more power is a perfect match.
Already feels good cause they are coping from over 100 years of experience.
Hey have you ever did a review on the Victory cross country or the magnum..??Great bike to bad it's not in production anymore.
never but id like too
@@adamsandoval the 2017 was the last production year you should see if you could find one.well thanks for your documentary..job well done sir.
Thanks Adam ! Cool review
Really appreciate this comparison. You were talking about the big diff between the frame mount & bar mount faring. What about the Road Glide vs Challenger? What do you think on those two? HD, Indian, so many great choices these days. Been riding almost 60 years and "I think" this is such a great time to be riding with these great bikes. Ride safe.
Great video ! I support the conclusion, and I agree with that fixed fairing Indian, it's here maybe as early as next year (hopefully )
fingers crossed
linked brakes is something I have talked about since I started riding back in the early 80's one pedal and it would be nice to be able to customize them most go to the front brake but I am more a rear brake person so I would have to 70-30 favoring the rear, maybe 80-20?
The majority of your affective braking Is on the front wheel Just like on a car. I highly recommend you practice emergency braking With your motorcycle Using your front brake You'll find it Works much better..
oh no don't say that, someone might think you are serious and get injured..
Great Review Adam, If you don't mind me pitching in my review as well. I have 150,000 Miles between HD- '05 Super glide, '06 Street Bob,'10 Heritage, '11 Street Glide, and my last H-D '13 Road Glide. I now own a 2016 Indian Roadmaster. Now keep in mind my Road glide was a 103 and the Roadmaster is of course a 111. I agree 100% a Fixed Fairing motorcycle is much easier for long trips because the wind just rolls off the Fairing. Where Attached to the fork Fairings on the Indian Chieftians and Roadmasters, and H_D Street Glide and Ultras can be a bit more work during windy times. That being said all fairing bikes are great to ride on long trips. I rode from Southern Az to Northern Wisconsin on a Street Bob, and the Iron but part of that was awful, but lets face it, Motorcycles are just fun to ride! anyway I digress. The power, torque, suspension, stereo, balance and overall comfort in the Roadmaster was way better than my Street Glide or Road Glide. Now we are comparing power and torque of a set of 103's vs 111. A riding brother of mine went out with me to see the difference on the pavement head to head, He has a '13 Street Glide VS my Roadmaster. RM has more power and torque and in 5th or 6th gear really pulls away from the SG after about 50-60MPH. I don't have to downshift the RM to pass. The SG did. The RM is a bigger heavier bike and smaller Gas Tank, so the SG get a bit better MPG's and slightly bigger gas tank turns into more stops for the Indian than the H-D. Now I used to be able to drag the shit out of my floor boards on every H-D I owned, on both sides. Meaning I could lean much harder and faster in the curves on all my touring H-D's. However the seats on all of them were a little high for my 30' inseam. The RM has a lower seat and the exhaust is hung much lower. So when I lean hard, I destroy my pipes before I get to the floorboards. I have 12,000 MI on my Indian Roadmaster, and other than leaning harder and faster in twisty roads, the indian is far superior. Now H-D has the 117 so they are more powerful. However there is a 116 upgrade option for all Indian 111's, so then we are back to even when it comes to Horse power and torque. any spelling or grammar errors, I apologize, I've been piecing this together while at work. Bottom line for me after 160,000+ miles of riding......get what you want, and what you can afford. Being on two wheels regardless of make is what it's all about. I personally could never own a Goldwing, because of my biases. However, I will admit, the 2019 Goldwings are fast more powerful and more nimble than any American made bike. (That was so painful to say!) So, as of right now I prefer Indian, to HD. I still would love to have a Street Bob for an around town bike! However in the long run, all this competition is best for us the riders! Be safe everyone, keep the rubber side down, and get your bike out of the garage!!!
interesting vid. I am an old 01 softail guy myself....been absent from your channel for a while...catching up...hope one of these two companies have finally sponsored you ?...always good to see anyone promoting cycling....we need to get more younger riders into the sport.
Excellent video my wife and I recently bought 2 scouts and we love them.
How rich r u
@@ohherewegoagain I’m not rich
@@FNGMOTO 2 scouts must be pretty rich. Lol.
@@ohherewegoagain don’t most people have 2 vehicles?
@@FNGMOTO and if you include your cars then it's more than 2 for you.
Right on Adam, great comparison, you really nailed it. I’ll hold onto my SGS for the time being but having built them for years, I’d really love to get something different up onto my lift. Ride safe my friend!
Yeah! Been waiting for this!
Well let me start by asking if the Indian still rust and start on its own while in your garage ?
sorry it took so link.
what suspension do you recommend on the 2020 street glide special?
I would definitely check out legend suspensions. the new Revo arc is too of the line
Indian suspension...
Adam .... swingin for the bleachers brother ! Home run ! Great video very informative and helpful ! Keep on doin what you do man and ride safe ! And god bless ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Congratulations an unbiased review. I ride a 2017 M8 Street Glide Special but like the styling of the Indian. I do between 10,000 and 15,000 kilometres a year, long and short trips.
Peter Clifford thank you dir
*sir
You cannot use street glide rear suspension it has 2” less than the rest of Harley touring bikes
Thanks Adam that was a really good comparison video!
Always great videos!
I had a Electra glide and the biggest thing I didn't like was that it wouldn't run over 75 mph it had the 5 spd and it seemed to need another gear to get a higher road speed