Just finally got my 2022 Pursuit Premium Darkhorse Icon (Pearl White and Gloss Black with red accents) last Friday after a 6.5 month wait, thank you covid! Loving it and to be honest it's my 3rd Indian so I'm not surprised to be very happy! LOL Started with a 17 Roadmaster, then had a 2020 Challenger Ltd now the Pursuit gives me the best of both worlds!
I've been riding Indians since 2018 and I agree. Test ridden hundreds of bike for channel videos and film projects outside my channel. Indian is the best, hands down. Lots of GOOD companies making GOOD bikes, but Indians are always a cut above the rest.
Great review ! I just traded my 2022 Indian Roadmaster limited for a 2022 Pursuit Ltd with Premium pkg. This is now my 5th Indian. Your review was pretty much spot on. Comfort, wind protection, TECH, quality of ride are all top notch. I drive it like the old man I am (65 y/o) but I'm averaging 47 mpg after 2500 miles. It was an expensive bike but I think you get what you pay for with Indian. Just an FYI for shorter folks, I added the reduced reach bars, and what a difference it makes in riding comfort. I would highly recommend them.
Very nice review, thanks! Reverse and Active Cruise Control would be very nice options, Reverse would be especially handy for a bike this size. BMW and the GoldWing have it, why not here?
Excellent point! Reverse would be very helpful on a bike with this size and weight. Indian can do it I'm sure. The trick is to do it BETTER than everyone else :)
My persuit ships tomorrow, I'm going nuts. I have been on 750 Honda Shadow ACE since 2012, so it will be a big adjustment lol. How does the seat stack up and compare to the saddlemen road sofa?
I think a road sofa is slightly better, but that's just me. For a $1500 custom seat, it should be. The seat that comes on the pursuit is definitely the best stock seat I have EVER tried. If I was getting one, I would be fine with that seat for a while. If you find you need more support, a backrest, gel core to dampen vibration and bumps, you can think about a saddlemen later. Some bikes you'd want a new seat immediately, the pursuit I wouldn't worry about. Congrats on the new bike! I'm pretty jealous 😁
This is my dream bike. It's only a dream because I'll never pay that much for bike LOL. Maybe if I hit the lottery so for now, I'll keep riding my Voyager.
Electronically adjustable rear shocks are available as option for challenger as well (pretty much everything the Pursuit has can be added, but costs more to customize than buying the Pursuit straight up).
Yeah, that's the dumb part. It should cost the same, since it's essentially the same bike. The incentive is there to push the Pursuit, which I understand, I'm just a cheap biker 😁
Have a 22 Chief Bobber Dark Horse. Love it, but need something more comfortable for longer distance. So I put a deposit down on The Pursuit Dark Horse. Will arrive in September/October
I like the Pursuit😍 unfortunately we only get the choice of two colours this side of the pond, like the red with lots of chrome👌 Good review bring on the next 👍
I don't think the rear cylinder stops in deactivation circumstances. I think it just becomes a slave piston. Meaning the fire/ignition /spark is cut off to it. I could be wrong.
@@Hipporider I originally ordered the Ruby Red dark horse, was going to take ages....Dandenong Indian then got sent a green one, I was the first to order one (I did on the day they were announced) asked me to come in and see if I was interested in the color, and honestly, its gorgeous 😍
A bike over 800lbs needs a reverse. I would love a big V twin with lots of storage, but I’ve had many times where that reverse on my Goldwing saved my a$$.
Notice on the Pursuit that the speedo and tach are right below riding view and the touchscreen is easily reachable. Opposite of Road Glide. Good on Indian.
Much better for visibility and quick glances. I've reviewed several road/street Glide variations and they are not as well laid out as the pursuits and chieftains.
Wonderful review !!!! I was never into that style bike and hate the HD. However, I don't know what it is but Indian does call me. They just build such a great looking machine with lots of tech which I like. The newer style is just sexy. I own a new Goldwing and I love it. I might give myself a chance later on to own one. I am being baked as I move fwd and so will see. I am avoiding going into a dealer to ride one. i know what might happened. I have to burn more miles on the DCT first. I so love mine.
Have had my mind set on a new goldwing with the DCT, have, but em in the process of selling me AfricaTwin adventure bike with DCT. Doing all road riding these days, so I want something more comfortable, and something that is comfortable for the wife. These Indians have really caught my attention. But very concerned about reliability and no reverse gear on the Indians.
Oh man, I better not ride one of these, my Harley will be gone! That would be my color right there too. Looks like they make exactly what I mentioned in your other vid I just watched with the regular Challenger .... should've watched this before I opened my mouth, lol.
Your comment on the rear cylinder deactivation. You said the rear cylinder will "stop moving." It can't. It's tied to a crankshaft by a connecting rod. It just shuts off firing. And makes the bike sound like it is "miss-firing."
Let me guess the results of the all-out, no holds barred big luxury tourers by the corporate motorcycle mags: The HD will beat out all the other luxo-touring bikes - Gold Wings, BMWs, Indians, everything from Asia, etc.
@@SmittyAZ Wrong. No touring bike compares to the Wing DCT. Even K1600 fan boys admit that the Wing is better, and the Pursuit is a better bike than the RG Ltd. Had HD bikes for 20 years, and I finally woke up.
I planned to, Yamaha didn't bring any of their touring bikes to Americade, and for the bikes they did bring you were "forbidden" from taking video cameras on the ride. Yamaha were kinda unfriendly at Americade (which is mostly a touring bike rally). Hoping to find a dealer nearby with one or maybe Yamaha will pull themselves together for next year.
How does it feel to have you legs up front all the time, and be locked in in the seat? I was thinking of this vs BMW K1600GA where I can change legs position front to back (hugging the tank) in the twisties for a better handling, and even get a bit up off the seat if I like. Otherwise the Pursuit looks comfortable and fast.
Never. And I just got back from Sturgis today. I was riding for hundreds of miles on this trip in temps that were over 105 degrees Fahrenheit outside. I was ready to die, but the Chieftain never overheated. Just kept right on charging. The Chieftain has an oil cooler installed (my model year it came pre-installed from factory) so I assume that is helping greatly. But even in those extreme temps for hours and hundreds of miles, it never broke a sweat.
@@MOTOBLADE .....I love the Chieftain, and being air cooled concerned me....at stops or hot days....but I know your coming from experience owning one.....Having driven the Challenger and owning the Chieftain, will you switch if you had the option?
You and me both! You're in luck, my new video coming out this Sunday at noon (EST) is a test ride on the new 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse ICON. Hope you'll stick around to watch that! Thanks for watching!
Big big Bucks Bro...about the same price as a RG Limited...give or take...I personnally even have a problem paying 20K for a new Bike...much less 30K for this one...
Not a fan of the matte finish which seems to be the direction of Indian lately, I did own a couple Indian motorcycles but sold them in March 2021, was thinking about getting the Pursuit but i am not happy with the feel of the new touring models lately, they just seem very plastic when you sit on them, kinda like getting into a Toyota vehicle, it has that cheap plastic feel. They have not yet mastered paint which is why i am assuming the majority of their models have gone Matte finish which i hate.
I've been looking at this bike for 2 weeks talking to this wrench this morning having coffee he says check into it the goosenecks are snapping 900 lb too much stress for that cast aluminum has that been addressed this problem just looking for answers not being a dick
That's the only thing keeping me from getting this bike. If the 2023 doesn't have AA I'll be getting a Goldwing. I sure hope Indian comes through for me.
@@wickedqueenrides I found that Android Auto can be used with the CarPlay system using Carlinkit adapter. So the Pursuit having only CarPlay is a non-issue for Android users.
@@victoryvisiontour I know this. You're the one that said you'd get GW if the '23 didn't have Android Auto. I personally bam good bluetoothing my tunes. 😉
Nice bike...can't stand them with the Barkaloungers on them though...hideous. If you gotta have a Barcalounger and a trunk ...just get a Corolla and get it over with.
Sounds like you'd like my video on the Challenger better. Same bike and engine, minus the frills and trunk stuff. All the bike you want without the extra touring stuff. Hope that helps!
What do you guys think of the new Indian Pursuit? Let me know in the comments!
Just finally got my 2022 Pursuit Premium Darkhorse Icon (Pearl White and Gloss Black with red accents) last Friday after a 6.5 month wait, thank you covid! Loving it and to be honest it's my 3rd Indian so I'm not surprised to be very happy! LOL Started with a 17 Roadmaster, then had a 2020 Challenger Ltd now the Pursuit gives me the best of both worlds!
Been riding Indians since 2017, Springfield and now on a 2019 Roadmaster. Simply put the best bikes I’ve ever owned in my 50 years of riding.
I've been riding Indians since 2018 and I agree. Test ridden hundreds of bike for channel videos and film projects outside my channel. Indian is the best, hands down. Lots of GOOD companies making GOOD bikes, but Indians are always a cut above the rest.
Did you ride a Harley. Was curious how they compare
My first bike will be an Indian - I’m saving money
I have a 2022 Pursuit. It's the most comfortable Bike I've ever riden. The power is incredible for a Touring Bike.
I agree, it's the most powerful stock touring bike I've ever ridden. Tears up the highway like nothing else.
Great review ! I just traded my 2022 Indian Roadmaster limited for a 2022 Pursuit Ltd with Premium pkg. This is now my 5th Indian. Your review was pretty much spot on. Comfort, wind protection, TECH, quality of ride are all top notch. I drive it like the old man I am (65 y/o) but I'm averaging 47 mpg after 2500 miles. It was an expensive bike but I think you get what you pay for with Indian. Just an FYI for shorter folks, I added the reduced reach bars, and what a difference it makes in riding comfort. I would highly recommend them.
Glad to hear you like it so much! I would love to get one. Ride safe, have fun 😁
The best review of the pursuit so far, thankyou also for pointing out the pillion floor boards. No other reviewer has bothered with them.
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻😎
Great Review! Love it! Definitely the ultimate touring setup!!
Yes sir! I don't think there's a better touring bike out there right now.
Thank you for the video.
If Harley does not wake up and offer more they will for sure become #2.
This Indian motorcycle is impressive
Very nice review, thanks! Reverse and Active Cruise Control would be very nice options, Reverse would be especially handy for a bike this size. BMW and the GoldWing have it, why not here?
Excellent point! Reverse would be very helpful on a bike with this size and weight. Indian can do it I'm sure. The trick is to do it BETTER than everyone else :)
And a ctr stand
My persuit ships tomorrow, I'm going nuts. I have been on 750 Honda Shadow ACE since 2012, so it will be a big adjustment lol. How does the seat stack up and compare to the saddlemen road sofa?
I think a road sofa is slightly better, but that's just me. For a $1500 custom seat, it should be. The seat that comes on the pursuit is definitely the best stock seat I have EVER tried. If I was getting one, I would be fine with that seat for a while. If you find you need more support, a backrest, gel core to dampen vibration and bumps, you can think about a saddlemen later. Some bikes you'd want a new seat immediately, the pursuit I wouldn't worry about.
Congrats on the new bike! I'm pretty jealous 😁
This is my dream bike. It's only a dream because I'll never pay that much for bike LOL. Maybe if I hit the lottery so for now, I'll keep riding my Voyager.
Mine as well, but like you, I'd have to win the lottery to justify paying that much for a bike. Oh well, we can dream!
Electronically adjustable rear shocks are available as option for challenger as well (pretty much everything the Pursuit has can be added, but costs more to customize than buying the Pursuit straight up).
Yeah, that's the dumb part. It should cost the same, since it's essentially the same bike. The incentive is there to push the Pursuit, which I understand, I'm just a cheap biker 😁
@@MOTOBLADE i wish there was a law against charging for take-away parts for new bikes.
Have a 22 Chief Bobber Dark Horse. Love it, but need something more comfortable for longer distance. So I put a deposit down on The Pursuit Dark Horse. Will arrive in September/October
Congrats on the new bike! Super jealous, the Indian Pursuit is amazing!
@@MOTOBLADE thank you my friend! Can’t wait!
@@fp2613 when you get it, tell me how you like it. I'm tempted to get one myself 😁
@@MOTOBLADE will do! 👍
I like the Pursuit😍 unfortunately we only get the choice of two colours this side of the pond, like the red with lots of chrome👌 Good review bring on the next 👍
Lots more Indian reviews coming. As well as some other brands. As fast as I can edit them. Thanks for watching ✌🏻😁
Agree, in Europe we are missing my favourite colours - red and blue.
I just sold my HD RG. This will be my next bike soon. This bike is by far the better of the two. Awesome Bike.
that trunk does that comeof if ypu forinstance dont want it on for a little joyride with the guys
Sure does.
I don't think the rear cylinder stops in deactivation circumstances. I think it just becomes a slave piston. Meaning the fire/ignition /spark is cut off to it.
I could be wrong.
Sounds good to me, I don't know all the details of it the engineering, I just know it works! I will do some more research into how it operates.
@@MOTOBLADE I agree, it does work .
Great job brother! Awesome video!
Thanks! ✌🏻
Great review thanks, I have ordered the green one , I still waiting on delivery to Australia. This bike ticks all my boxes.
Congrats on the new bike! Let me know how you like it when it arrives! Ride safe and have fun!
I have the green (Jade) - It looks amazing in the flesh, even better than in photo's / videos - You will LOVE it, amazing bike.
@@timhjarvis I haven't seen the green one on Australian Indian site. The white and red Pursuit seems to be not available here as well 🇦🇺
@@Hipporider I originally ordered the Ruby Red dark horse, was going to take ages....Dandenong Indian then got sent a green one, I was the first to order one (I did on the day they were announced) asked me to come in and see if I was interested in the color, and honestly, its gorgeous 😍
only thing they should have added. two more analog gauges.. other then that. perfect touring bike!
another great review!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the review ✌🏻
A bike over 800lbs needs a reverse. I would love a big V twin with lots of storage, but I’ve had many times where that reverse on my Goldwing saved my a$$.
Yeah my Chieftain weighs about 900 fully loaded with trunk and what I've added. It's a lot to back up sometimes.
At least it doesn’t have a king/king seat. You know, similar to the ones that now come standard on all new Harleys!
😂😂😂
Notice on the Pursuit that the speedo and tach are right below riding view and the touchscreen is easily reachable. Opposite of Road Glide. Good on Indian.
Much better for visibility and quick glances. I've reviewed several road/street Glide variations and they are not as well laid out as the pursuits and chieftains.
I purchased the Polaris Challenger. (21). Nice upgrades on Pursuit. (Stock handlebars suck).
Lol Polaris Challenger? It's made by Indian, Polaris owns Indian.
Wonderful review !!!! I was never into that style bike and hate the HD. However, I don't know what it is but Indian does call me. They just build such a great looking machine with lots of tech which I like. The newer style is just sexy. I own a new Goldwing and I love it. I might give myself a chance later on to own one. I am being baked as I move fwd and so will see. I am avoiding going into a dealer to ride one. i know what might happened. I have to burn more miles on the DCT first. I so love mine.
Go to the dealership. Come to the Dark side. Once you try Indian you won't go back 😎
@@MOTOBLADE I will not argue on that. I hear Pursuit Bagger is coming. I like that idea even more. Will see.
Have had my mind set on a new goldwing with the DCT, have, but em in the process of selling me AfricaTwin adventure bike with DCT. Doing all road riding these days, so I want something more comfortable, and something that is comfortable for the wife. These Indians have really caught my attention. But
very concerned about reliability and no reverse gear on the Indians.
That is my dream bike......currently I ride the Indian Scout Bobber
Oh man, I better not ride one of these, my Harley will be gone! That would be my color right there too. Looks like they make exactly what I mentioned in your other vid I just watched with the regular Challenger .... should've watched this before I opened my mouth, lol.
Your comment on the rear cylinder deactivation. You said the rear cylinder will "stop moving." It can't. It's tied to a crankshaft by a connecting rod. It just shuts off firing. And makes the bike sound like it is "miss-firing."
FIXED FAIRING WOULD BE
SOMETHING TO GET USED TO!
Felt weird at first, but by the end of the ride I was really enjoying it!
Only took me about 10 minutes to love my first fixed fairing. Doubt I will ever go back.
I prefer fixed fairing.
Very nice content and Indian Pursuit 👌.
Thank you!
Love the pursuit
Perhaps my favorite Indian and favorite bike I've ridden!
Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇸
Been to Mississippi once! Beautiful state. Thanks for watching ✌🏻
Love it!
I think it’s a beauty
She really is. My bank account doesn't think so though 🤣
VERY NICE VIDEO
Thank you!
I'd be really interested to see this compared to its big touring competition like a goldwing or harley
I have videos for both the new 2022 Road Glide and the new 2022 Gold Wing on my channel for comparison! Hope that helps.
Let me guess the results of the all-out, no holds barred big luxury tourers by the corporate motorcycle mags:
The HD will beat out all the other luxo-touring bikes - Gold Wings, BMWs, Indians, everything from Asia, etc.
Very good Pursuit vs Goldwing comparison here: ua-cam.com/video/338UoOpGLYA/v-deo.html
@@SmittyAZ Wrong. No touring bike compares to the Wing DCT. Even K1600 fan boys admit that the Wing is better, and the Pursuit is a better bike than the RG Ltd. Had HD bikes for 20 years, and I finally woke up.
FWIW Harley has the turn signal code (on bikes with HD security system, my ‘13 Dyna had it)
Does it have the option to sync your automatic garage door opener ?
Yes it does!
Try rev-matching those downshifts....
Test ride the yamaha starventure 2020, please
I planned to, Yamaha didn't bring any of their touring bikes to Americade, and for the bikes they did bring you were "forbidden" from taking video cameras on the ride. Yamaha were kinda unfriendly at Americade (which is mostly a touring bike rally). Hoping to find a dealer nearby with one or maybe Yamaha will pull themselves together for next year.
Ps on your next video please show or tell us you're rpm gauge at high speed at 90/105 mph thank you
I will try to remember that for you guys!
How does it feel to have you legs up front all the time, and be locked in in the seat? I was thinking of this vs BMW K1600GA where I can change legs position front to back (hugging the tank) in the twisties for a better handling, and even get a bit up off the seat if I like. Otherwise the Pursuit looks comfortable and fast.
How does the Pursuit compare to the HD Ultra Classic?
Are these still using cable clutch?
questions.....have you had any issues heat related on your Chieftain? too hot?
Never. And I just got back from Sturgis today. I was riding for hundreds of miles on this trip in temps that were over 105 degrees Fahrenheit outside. I was ready to die, but the Chieftain never overheated. Just kept right on charging. The Chieftain has an oil cooler installed (my model year it came pre-installed from factory) so I assume that is helping greatly. But even in those extreme temps for hours and hundreds of miles, it never broke a sweat.
@@MOTOBLADE .....I love the Chieftain, and being air cooled concerned me....at stops or hot days....but I know your coming from experience owning one.....Having driven the Challenger and owning the Chieftain, will you switch if you had the option?
hello friend
you know my big dreams is to have this moto indian pursuit i love
You and me both! You're in luck, my new video coming out this Sunday at noon (EST) is a test ride on the new 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse ICON. Hope you'll stick around to watch that! Thanks for watching!
very prestige
Nice but I’m not going to pay an extra $100 a year to use all the features on a bike I just paid $30k for. It’s a slap in the face!
I've got indian ride command on my bike. Never paid a dime. Not sure if they enforce it or not 👀
How much$
Big big Bucks Bro...about the same price as a RG Limited...give or take...I personnally even have a problem paying 20K for a new Bike...much less 30K for this one...
Stock exhaust?
Yes
Not a fan of the matte finish which seems to be the direction of Indian lately, I did own a couple Indian motorcycles but sold them in March 2021, was thinking about getting the Pursuit but i am not happy with the feel of the new touring models lately, they just seem very plastic when you sit on them, kinda like getting into a Toyota vehicle, it has that cheap plastic feel.
They have not yet mastered paint which is why i am assuming the majority of their models have gone Matte finish which i hate.
Some colors come in a slight metallic fleck to them.
AMG~~
But I love BLUE! 😎
I've been looking at this bike for 2 weeks talking to this wrench this morning having coffee he says check into it the goosenecks are snapping 900 lb too much stress for that cast aluminum has that been addressed this problem just looking for answers not being a dick
They really need Android Auto.
I agree! Would be much more useful for everyone, especially integration to google maps!
That's the only thing keeping me from getting this bike. If the 2023 doesn't have AA I'll be getting a Goldwing. I sure hope Indian comes through for me.
@@victoryvisiontour Have ya ordered your GW yet! 😏
@@wickedqueenrides I found that Android Auto can be used with the CarPlay system using Carlinkit adapter. So the Pursuit having only CarPlay is a non-issue for Android users.
@@victoryvisiontour I know this. You're the one that said you'd get GW if the '23 didn't have Android Auto. I personally bam good bluetoothing my tunes. 😉
Nice
Thanks ✌🏻
Last time I checked heading 185 is south not west… I am just saying.
Nice bike...can't stand them with the Barkaloungers on them though...hideous. If you gotta have a Barcalounger and a trunk ...just get a Corolla and get it over with.
Sounds like you'd like my video on the Challenger better. Same bike and engine, minus the frills and trunk stuff. All the bike you want without the extra touring stuff. Hope that helps!
This is what they ultimately killed Victory for. I am NOT impressed.
Have you rode one yet? I'm going to in a week or so when weather gets better here.
Just another harley wanna be ! But it is a nice bike ! Just not for me !
I'm leaving, he said 'driver' smh...and 'drive' a BIKE.
Oh no, I said the wrong word, the horror 🤣