2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse Icon | Test Ride Review
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- The 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse is the ultimate touring motorcycle from Indian Motorcycles. This bike is loaded with every feature you could want on a touring motorcycle and in this review/test ride I will show you all the great features this motorcycle has to offer, including this new ICON variant paint job for 2023!
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I bought a 2022 Pursuit Limited in September of 2022 and haven't looked back.
I've ridden everything from mini bikes, motocross, and cruisers in 55 years of saddle time. From the age of 18 until the age of almost 62, I've been on cruisers. Riding back roads was always the thing that made me happy. However, now that I'm retired, it's time for me to hit the road, and the Pursuit is what I decided on.
After 4 years of medical problems that nearly killed me 3 times, nothing is going to stop me from going to those places that I have yet to see.
Great review, and your audio is fantastic.
Thank you, I appreciate that! Happy to hear you're riding and nothing is stopping you! I have a whole list of place I want to see and my Indian is going to get me there like a faithful steed. I have been nothing but happy with mine since the day I bought it.
I've had my Pursuit for 9 months now and I absolutely love it. I drove Goldwings for 20 years and they are still the best (2001-2017), but I wanted a change and this bike suits my needs as I do not like the latest Goldwing.
I just did a video on the latest goldwing but like you, not the biggest fan of the redesign. Prefer the Indian. Thanks for watching!
Should also mention the electric remote locking saddle bags. Very nice feature for day to day riding and trips.
Didn't even think about it because it's so common on all the Indian touring bikes, my Chieftain has them too. They're fantastic! Good catch, thank you!
And the puddle lights
Just needs reverse, nice review
Reverse would be awesome. Backing up my Dark Horse with the trunk and my fat ass is nearly impossible unless the ground is perfectly flat!
I just love my 2024 Harley CVO Road Glide,but I’m scheduled to pick up a 2023 Indian Pursuit tomorrow morning.
Excellent! We got another one! 🤣 Welcome to the tribe brother - ride safe, have fun ✌🏼
Without the vents open those hard lowers hold in a lot of heat. Great video, love the Challengers and Pursuits!
Yeah I definitely needed them open down there during that heat wave we had for Americade. That's really what's stopping me from putting lowers on my chieftain before sturgis this summer. I don't know if I can handle the heat!
I own a 22 road glide limited. I rented that Pursuit. For 10 days. Things i like better on each bike. But after 10 days on Pursuit, I would consider owning one now, and I never thought that before renting it
There are things I like about road glides too. I’ve ridden them all, and I have a Harley and an Indian. I like the pursuit better overall, but I would never dismiss a road glide from the competition. The new 2024 one I especially enjoyed with the better handling. Harley stepped up their game this past year.
I'm in the market for a road sofa, Mrs jumped on the back AND ENJOYED IT, so is egging me on to buy a tourer...
Choices are :-
23 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse, Black - NZ$48995
23 Honda Goldwing Tour DCT - NZ$49995
23 BMW K1600GTL - NZ$51995
23 Harley Fergusson Ultra - NZ$77995
I think, in all honesty, looking purely at the price alone, the BMW and the tractor are out... Leaves the Honda and the Indian...
I've never driven either, but I do have an NT1100 with DCT, and I'm not ashamed to say I like it. I've owned an FTR1200S with its fair share of teething problems, but my dealer tells me that the pursuit doesnt suffer the same silliness the FTR came with. Have you ridden the Goldwing? Would you rate it? Would you rate it better than the Indian?
I can offer my opinion and I hope this would help in your decision. I have owned and ridden way too many bikes to list but they include a 2023 Pursuit exactly like the bike you see in this video and I use to own a 2018 GoldWing Tour DCT.
The Wing feels cooler when riding it on hot days. The DCT transmission is great once you get used to it. The Wing is the ultimate in reliability. The fuel economy on the new Wing is AMAZING. I was averaging around 45mpg with many 50mpg+ tankfuls.
The Pursuit handles better and the suspension is superior on the Pursuit. The ride command has way more information and has a better display. The gas tank is a little larger on the Pursuit. The ability to remove the top box so easily and transform this tourer into a cruiser is fantastic! The top loading and much larger saddlebags on the Pursuit is a game changer for me.
I hope this helps you.
I have ridden multiple Goldwings (all with DCT system), and all variants of the Pursuit/Challengers from Indian. My personal favorite is the Indian. I may be biased, as I own and Indian and it has always been an incredible bike. But the handling of the pursuit and the power is the best of any bike I've ridden. I have several reviews on the Goldwings on my channel, as well as a review of the Saddlemen Road Sofa seat as well if the Mrs. is interested :) Hopefully between that info and those videos it will help in the decision making process. Best advice I can ever, ever give anyone. TEST RIDE THEM FOR YOURSELF. NEVER buy a bike without riding. If you go take a ride on both you'll know almost immediately which one feels/fits you best - and in the end that's all that matters.
It was Victory! Before it became Indian...😏
History and design of Indian + embodiment of tech and performance from victory. Makes for incredible bikes 🏍️
I have that same bike as a 2022.... so not actually new for 2023? That bike comes with heated seat, cooled seat is one of the few upgrades that does not come stock. Might want to check those specs on the stereo as well. The electronic shock is only standard on the Premium Pursuits and I have never felt mine lower and raise as I ride...??? That bike has its own cellar connection for weather and traffic if you pay the annual subscription which also lets you get direct downloads for updates to the bike's electronics such as GPS or flash's. HD exhaust sound is generally better to me comparing stock to stock but my Rineharts fixed that! LOL
Bashing BMW is that respectful.. ?
Personally I'll stick with our 2023 Ultra Limited Harley-Davidson..
At 70 years young I've riden since I was 15 and the first bike being a 1952 BMW from Canadian Military auction North Alberta ...
Later on have had Kawasaki 900.. Honda 440 Super Sport ..Honda 750 ..Suzuki V-Strom ..thought about BMW 1250 ..
Thanks but no thanks on Indian.. did test rides ..
And after more than 55 yrs in the saddle across Canada half a dozen times Coast to Coast and having ridden on Asian continent I'll stick with Iconic Harley-Davidson as our go to for comfort.. handling and enjoyment till the day I die ..
Ride long Live Well ..
Grandpa Cookie ..
After just sitting on a Challenger in the showroom and picking it up to vertical from the kickstand, I was amazed and stunned at how light it felt. I was dead set on a Road Glide because of the nimble handling and the fantastic fork-mounted fairing, but after the abuse I suffered from Avalanche Harley in Golden, Colorado, I nixed that idea. Also, with all the issues of the M8 on my Road King and the thousands of dollars that have to go into "fixing" the M8, I will never buy another Harley. I have yet to ride a Challenger/Pursuit and hope to do that this year, but it certainly looks like my next bike.
Get out on the road on one and I think you’ll be in love with the Indian Pursuit!
$36K? LOL For rich guys or idiots who finance bikes.
Had the chance to read test the Pursuit, the bike is superb I was surprised how hot my left lower leg got, but all in all the bike is wick loved it.
It is such an awesome bike! Did you have the front leg vents open all the way? I noticed I accidentally kicked one of them closed at one point.
Does the road master lower itself at stops?
The road master does not have that capability. This suspension is only in the Indian pursuit at the moment, as far as I’m aware.
I still have my latest bike which is a 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour in Boardwalk Blue Metallic.
I rode it to Iowa and had Rylan install Lloydz highway cams, ¼ turn throttle, timing wheel, air filter and Atomic exhaust.
He tuned it to 110/110, raised the rpm by 500 and top speed is 130 mph.
I really love this motorcycle but man those Indian Pursuit Touring motorcycles are sweet.
The Roadmaster is another beautiful touring motorcycle.
I will have a full set of current model year videos coming out here shortly - already filmed. Just in the queue to release on UA-cam. I love the 2024 Pursuit and Roadmaster. Both amazing machines. Can’t go wrong with either one! But a Victory is an exceptional bike, if I could ever find one in my budget I’d scoop it up!
I test rode one of these today. Never considered one but since I’m replacing a Goldwing I thought I would look at this. It’s so good. Not as much power as the new Goldwing but it does have more character than the new Goldwing. The Goldwing sounds like a Prius.
My thoughts exactly. Honda Gold Wing is great, but it lacks character. Indian has the performance, comfort, and character of an American Touring classic.
Unfortunately that is not the Clima Control seat it is heat only
Solid review. Am a new an Indian pursuit owner.2023 premium limited. This is by far the best bike I’ve owned. Have been through 5 triumph motorcycles in the last year and a half. Loved em all. But have finally found the bike that really does it for me. A lot of my riding is local back rides. And it rips and is a total pleasure even for shorter, twisty rides. Also, i went with the pursuit instead of challenger because the trunk comes off and on in less than two minutes. So you are really getting two bikes in one. And when you wanna go far. Pop on that trunk. And great for the passenger. And that power plus 108 engine can’t be beat in a stock motor. Probably comparable to Harley’s 121 vvt motor
I love hearing this from someone who actually owns one! It’s an incredible bike, have fun on yours brother! Ride safe ✌🏻
Damnit, I've been enjoying your videos as a new viewer until you hated on my BMW lol!. I'm not going to lie, I bought a BMW after doing a back to back demo with BMW and Indian. I'm now starting to look more into Indian and Harley for a better touring machine for my wife and I. I love my BMW though, for 19k I got a lot for the money with the 1250 RS.
Sorry I missed your comment earlier (and sorry you like BMW 😂). I joke about them because I’ve got friends that ride them. I’ve only ever ridden on one and it wasn’t my favorite. All that matters at the end of the day is that we’re out on 2 wheels. Doesn’t matter what we’re riding 😎
I have a 2020 Challenger and love it. Indian makes such a great product. It will certainly crush Harley
The tribe is on the move! I own a Harley and an Indian - you can tell a real difference in the quality. Indian has taken a commanding lead!
Awesome bike 🏍
Yes it is!
Probably my next tour rig. 🤙
Jealous! I would love to get a pursuit! Here's a link to my updated 2024 Indian Pursuit review if it helps, enjoy! ua-cam.com/video/GonjM53qfAg/v-deo.html
@@MOTOBLADE awesome. thx 👍
Good evening Sir,
What is the cable clutch like? Would you recommend even with a cable clutch? Thank you, sir.
Respectfully,
Robert
That’s definitely my next ride I fell in love with it instantly, we have four bikes and it’s time to thin the herd, i’m going to sell two of them and Purchase the Indian pursuit. It definitely rides nicer than my ultra classic. I’ll probably keep my fat boy but for touring I’m going to the Indian
Welcome to the tribe brother! We need to go riding around up here this summer. Feel free to stop by anytime - you know where to find me 😃
@@MOTOBLADE are you going to be around on the Fourth of July?
You will love it. I own one and it has reawakened my desire to ride more.
Price?
I believe for the Indian Pursuit Icon you’re looking around $39,000. For the Indian Pursuit (non-Icon) you’re somewhere around $36,000.
Awesome machine!! Thanks for the video. Indian Rocks!!🇺🇸🇺🇸
I have torn between both Road Glide and the Pursuit. Great video
Did a video on the Road Glide ST last week. Not sure if that helps or makes the decision more difficult but it's on my channel 😂 good luck! They're both great bikes, you can't really go wrong.
Wow such great nice features that HD doesn’t have.
Yup! That’s why I ride an Indian!
Great video! I'm in my early twenties and just upgraded from a Ninja 400 to a ZX-6R, supersports are my preference for now. An older guy that I know however has two Indians and has just ordered ones of these and I was intruiged so I came looking for a review. I certainly would like an adventure or tourer/cruiser bike as my seoncd bike one day but for the time being one will do. Really impressed with some of the technology on this thing, looks like it would be a dream for long distance. I live in the UK so a bike like this would be great for touring around Europe. One day!
I'm a "younger" guy at 28 and decided to go the cruiser route after starting on a Kawasaki and man have I enjoyed the "old man" bikes. Comfy for cruising and touring around the country. Don't wait too long, start enjoying it now!
@@MOTOBLADE Absolutely, I think in the next couple of years I will certainly be aiming for that!
I own a new HD Ultra Limited and comparing the two bikes it appears the Indian has a lot more features. I wonder how well Indians hold their value?
The Trickle charger is one of the most genius feature ever
Yup. Got one on my Indian and it’s very helpful
Icon? Really. Complete name ripoff from Harley.
And yet better in every way 😉
Great review ! To the point, hit all the questions one would want ! Thanks !
Glad I could help, that's why I make these videos for you guys :) Thanks for watching!
Incredible machine, and as usual, fantastic video my friend!
Thank you! And yes, it is an incredible bike - I just need to hit the lottery now 😂
Nice review. Did you still have your chieftain?
Yes! Still have the Chieftain Dark Horse. Will be riding her out to Yellowstone and Sturgis again this year!
I want the springfield dark horse with the 108. Why can't we get a challenger without the fairing and stereo
Awesome bike! If I didn’t love my chieftain so much I’d jump on one in a heartbeat. The Queen keeps pushing me that way though…don’t know how long I can hold out😮😊
Same here. I love my Chieftain, I don't know that I could get rid of her. I'd have to convince the wife to let me have both 🤣
@@MOTOBLADE yeah…probably not gonna happen that way🤣
Just rode a Pursuit a month ago on a demo ride. Awesome ride over some of the worst roads I’ve ever been on. I like the white. I really want a Pursuit in the Indy Red but they don’t offer it. 😔
With a big enough checkbook, all paint jobs are possible 😂 but paint aside, it's such an incredible bike! Thanks for watching!
@@MOTOBLADE I am missing that checkbook 😔
I've rolled my stock 2010 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic to 120mph. I'm disappointed because that bike should be able to do at least 130 instead of 110. Instead of 10 out of 10 for power. I would give it 8 out of 10 because it lacks top-end speed. Governor or no governor, for that price tag I should be able to go 130 if I desire.
Governor is only installed for the demo rides because they didn't want us going crazy. Actual bike you would purchase does not have that limiter set. It was just for the demo.
“The best” Indian
Great vid.
Indian & Victory used to be governed @ 100 mph. from the factory. So 110s an improvement! After an unnamed tech removed my speed limiter, 144 moh on a stock 106 engine with stage 1 tune.
Im used to 43 gal. of storage on the Vic Cross Country Tour . The top of the Vics bags are rounded to match the fender adding some room and the tour pack is larger but still 35s not bad.
It’ll be fun to see what the Pursuit will do!! And that cooled seat,,, Oh yeah.! That seat will fit my vic but not with my tank so id have to change that too. $3500.
Or just buy the Pursuit👍🍻
get it flashed the governor goes away
@@williampowell2722
I did that’s why as I said, mine will hit 144. That’s in fifth gear. It only does 116 in sixth. Makes a big difference doesn’t it? It’s in my sons shop right now getting new drive pulley’s, a belt ,rear rotor, and tire. I just hit 98,586 on it. Thinking about that 116 kit when it needs it if Lloydz still has them available.
Are you not a waver?
I am. But when I'm focused on doing a video I'm not thinking about it. This was at the americade rally too. Thousands of bikes. My left hand would never be on the handlebar if I waved at everyone 🤣
Great review love the pursuit
Thanks! I love it too. If only my bank account loved it as much as I do 🤣
@MOTOBLADE completely understand that
BMW gtl will eat that alive😂
nice meeting you there!
Also, I thought I was being rude for pushing the bikes. I got up to 105 on one of the Harley’s
Great to meet you too! I'm impressed the Harleys could do 105 😉 I actually took one of the Harleys up to beyond 110 👀 I mean, in the name of science. The research I have to do to make these videos for you guys 🤣
They governed it because the stock tires are not rated over 120 I think
Sounds reasonable. I wonder what the harley tires are rate at then. Because I may have, uh, seen someone go over that. For scientific video research purposes of course 👀
@@MOTOBLADE nobody knows the rating on those, those guys are expendable lol
@@ChadGrimes 🤣🤣
MOTO Indian definitely put a lot of tech into manufacturing this bike but totally failed on styling , they will never have the classic lines of a HD , and to be totally honest the engine sounds like it’s about to blow up they should have kept manufacturing the Victory line of bikes , thanks for the review of a soulless bike
The power plus is a Victory motor
Awesome Unit! Tuners,WHO CAN FLASH THESE ECUS? 😤
Indian likes to say they're the only ones who should flash them, but I'm sure there are others who can do it!
@@MOTOBLADE a Power Vision would eliminate the speed limiter , sorry i am not a Indian fanboy especially after owning a CVO SG
Only person you should trust is Ryan and Lloydz Garage. He is the Indian Guru.
What's the point of having something like this? Isn't it better to just get a car?
If you think so.
YES. Especially for the ridiculous price for this thing. I got my Moto Guzzi Norge for $3500 and it’s comfortable as hell and will outperform this truck.
Just picked up my new Pursuit last Friday. WOW! You are correct about the 9.5 out of 10 for comfort! The seat is just heated only.
They do have a heated/cooled seat available. The premium package comes with heated seat only.
I got a chance to try the new heated/cooled seat on another test ride that will be coming up on the channel soon. I was amazed it actually worked. It's not like sitting on an ice block or anything, but it definitely keeps your butt much cooler and drier when riding. Thoroughly impressed with Indian's work on that.
BMW is the absolute best motorcycle out there
Best, is whatever is best for you.
Good bike for sure, I didn't like his comment about bmw rider's tho
If you think so 😉 I make jokes about the BMW guys because I have friends who ride them. I've tried them, can't stand them - they're not for me. Doesn't matter to me what you ride as long as you're out there on 2 wheels having fun.
@lpete531 It's all jokes unless there's something about your bike that made you take that personally 😂
@@MOTOBLADE I don't own a BMW, if it's a joke than it should be stated as such! And you did now say what model of bmw you were referring to! I ride a multistrada V4s but I ride with guys that have GS's and have no problem with them! So if your content is about jokes and bashing other bands then I pass on your vids
I want one! I noticed that you didn't say anything about the PRICE! I'm one of those guys that has a "rich man's taste on a poor man's wallet!" So, I'm sure going by how much I would LOVE to go buy one of these Indians, I probably couldn't afford it.