2014 Indian Chief Motorcycles - Jay Leno's Garage
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- 2014 Indian Chief Motorcycles. Jay test-drives the new line - the Chief Classic, Chief Vintage and Chieftain - and gets a look at the Spirit of Munro Streamliner, a tribute designed to show off the new Thunder Stroke 111 engine.
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Watching this in 2022 thinking, “why why why did they discontinue the Chief Vintage and Chieftain Classic?” Those are what made the brand stand out, imo.
That's just what I've been asking. Downsizing the frame & calling it a superchief doesn't cut it for me. I bought a used 2014 Vintage. There are still some out there but very few because most don't want to get rid of a good thing once they found it. .
Sounds Great! I'm from Springfield and my dad (I'm 66 years old) worked for Indian. Polaris has built an Indian with the soul and spirit of the original. Beautiful!
Kudos to Polaris for making great bikes and truly honoring the Indian Motorcycle name!
Only my opinion but I think these are the most beautiful new bikes on the road. Comfort is also very important. Generally you don't ride for 10 minutes and go back home, if you love bikes then you'll be on one for hours at a time and the more comfortable the ride, the better you'll feel at the end of it all and that matters too.
Strongly agree. I've purchased a 2022 indian scout and oh boy it is amazing. Indian is back with vengeance and taking the stage with style.
I'm a Harley rider but I love the fact that Indian is back. Like Jay said I hope third time is a charm!
I hope Indian is here to stay this time because I love my Roadmaster and plan on sticking with the Indian brand
I bought a Indian Roadmaster Dec 2017. Traded my Ultra Classic and some cash. This bike is the best handling big bike I've ever rode. I always loved the style since the first I ever saw back in the early 70s. The bike is awesome over all. For a touring bike, performance is tremendous.
I will always give thumbs up for American bikes and Jay Leno.
Thanks Jay for promoting more USA built machines! The bikes look great and hope more people will buy American bikes!
I've been riding a '99 1100cc Virago for about 12 years now. It is bulletproof with huge torque and handles beautifully on Avon Cobras. Dragging the pegs is no problem. Nor is floating the gears. If I ever decide to upgrade there's only one place left to go...Indian.
PS- It took everything I had to not take a shot at H-Ds in the above.
The night before I pick up my new Chieftian....
Cant sleep. I am in LOVE and I can't wait to take possession of my new 2014. 8 months of personal research, blogs, you tube and you name it, I researched this decision day and night, took endless visits to see how the other bikes size up. I am convinced I brought the right bike for. 16 hours to go..........i will do a you tube video as soon as I can after 1000 miles. Cant wait, at 54 I feel like a kid on christmas night looking out the window for Santa!
Good to hear Bro...I'm on the cusp but have heard and seen nothing but great reviews. Good luck with it !
Bless your heart, From what i just saw Im sure you will be very happy. have fun be careful, enjoy.
I started my personal research December 2017 and planning to buy my bike on my birthday, September 2018. Indian Chief Dark Horse, HD Deluxe electric blue and HD Road King olive gold are on top my list so far :)
James Pirih happy riding my friend
How did it work out? 4 years ago now. haha. I just purchased my first Indian today. (2019 Scout Sixty)
Jay is the best salesman. He makes me want an Indian and I have not ridden a bike since I was 20 years old ( 50 years ago.)
I'm a hardcore Kawi guy and longtime cruiser hater (especially harley)... BUT i recently had the opportunity to hop on and ride a Indian Chieftain Classic and i was in love with it. The bike is gorgeous and man does it pull... I'm still an ADV rider but if i were ever going to delve into the cruiser world the Indian would be the only choice in my book... I was especially impressed with the quiet idle and smooth idle of the engine and just now quiet the whole machine was at WOT from a stand still and WOT on the road... you get on the Indian and it just oozes quality and craftsmanship...
WOT?
I love how Jay can say just the right thing off the top of his head. Nothing scripted.
i really love Indians and i am so very happy you got this one.
Since I now have a whiplash injury and emphysema I got my first ride at the age of 14 and it happened to be on a 47 Indian and if I could still ride I'd be looking at one of these gorgeous bikes. Well done gentlemen.
Really great to see the new Indians getting so much positive feedback. I love these bikes.
We went to Spirit Lake, IA for their factory tour. I LOVE these bikes! I don't know if it's the bike for me, but I love them just the same. I'm leaning towards a sport bike again.
Tina Walker
Yeah, I can relate. I love the look of bikes like this but tend to think that in truth I'll want a sport tourer as my next bike.
I'm not into motorcycles, but looking at those beautiful Indians makes me want one.
GET YOUR LICENSE AND GET OUT THERE!!!
Fully, dude! You know how many 70 to 80 year old guys I went to motorcycle school with? why wait? You are going to die anyway! It's up to your judgement when you ride.
Did you get one?
You Only Live Once Go For It!!!
Me too!
Just bought my wife a Chief Vintage, Village People trim and all. Jay, you nailed it with this video. Love your perspective. Long life to you!
promise you won't sell it in a fit of pique
First I wanna say.....I just LOVE LOVE LOVE Jay Leno. Funny (of course), classy- but down-to-earth, and more knowledge of almost ANYthing mechanical. I could listen to him expound on a variety of car and bike subjects for HOURS at a time. LOVE his show and his collection- and what he's done to promote bikes and preserve history deserves a TON of credit!! Just LOVE this GUY!! And this Indian video. Love the new engine, too- but STILL like my '03 Gilroy Spirit Roadmaster Deluxe......BETTER!!!
I agree!!!
Love Jay, but this scoot is butt ugly and slightly pointless. And the name "Cheiftain" ....I guess a lot of thought went into that!
@@57dogsbody says the hardly Daviisson fan child.... lmao
Jay I really appreciate that by being able to afford a beast or two but u can still cher it with us dreamers! Thank you for that brother 🙏
Jay Leeeeeno hits the spot with these 'historical' and beautiful motorycles
Jay seems to be able to give sincere compliments about a million little details few other people would ever catch.
I used to dislike these old-fashioned streamlined heavy clunky looking bikes but after seeing a few really nice examples of Jay's and at shows, it sorta makes you reconsider your long-held opinions sometimes. Love the look of some of the new Indian bikes, especially the badass matte finish Scouts.
I Just purchased a 2015 Indian Roadmaster Red/Cream (02-14-15). Stage 1 Exhaust w/six shooter tips, High flow air cleaner, Low tint tour wind screen. I Love it!! Now if the weather will cooperate and quit snowing I will go ride it.
That is a gorgeous bike. I hope the re-emergence of Indian pushes Harley to go above and beyond as well. It will only benefit riders of American bikes to have two companies pushing each other to higher heights.
Can’t wait to ride an Indian.
I rode a Chief Vintage at a demo ride in Columbus, Ohio. My wife was on back. Indians are wonderful machines with beautiful engines. My wife and I have rode 300,000 miles in the last 23 years on various machines, but the Indian is by far the nicest machine we ever rode. What Jay needs to do is take his wife a ride. I currently own a Harley, but I don't know if it will start without my wife on back.
Wonderful to see American manufacturers taking pride in their work again
You know that they got bought by Polaris.
Yeah? Go figure. Polaris industries is American.
drumtum
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Simon Coles
I think American manufacturers - blue and white collared - have always taken pride in their work, especially in the automobile and motorcycle industries. Else why would they have built cars with fins and motorcycles with steel-disc wheels? It was American capitalists and stockholders who sold them out, turned the Steel Belt into the Rust Belt.
If I wasn’t on my second Indian; scout to chieftain...I’d be going out to get my first...great video 👍 I’m glad that 6 years later Indian is stronger than ever with amazing motorcycles 🇺🇸
air cooled engines is the way to go.great looking indian.best wishes to company
I just bought a new 2015 Black/Red Chieftain. What a wonderful bike!!!!! Its all Jay says it is.
I love the Indian motorcycles and I want to own one someday.
Nice to see Indian back again. A friend has an older yellow and white Chief with the S&S engine. Fun bike to ride.
I have a 2014 black Chieftain. I've had it just over a year now. I've put 17,000 miles on it (no issues). I've added Bassani pipes that sound great. This bike has f--king torque galore. I'm adding a performace air filter & remap next week at my local Indian dealer. If your not ready to trade, then do not test ride a new Indian, because it will cost you up to $23,000.
+John Ayres I drilled 8 1 inch holes in the bottom of my air cleaner and it really woke it up, for free!
17,000 one year I thought I road a lot at 5,000 miles last summer
I am riding for 45 years , a Harley for 12 years , now I got a dark horse indian, I love the motor and ride quality is outstanding. a very good balanced bike , floorboards high up and long too,
good cornering, I am a fan .
I personally think the bike looks the part of the vintage area but with the modernised mechanicals and electrical . The motor is torque beast. Jay Leno did a nice job of making known the strengths of this beautiful machine!
I love Indians, and I don't even ride. I just love the design, and how they did things, and the new ones are amazing.
The only good bike they make is the Scout.
Its true lol
+Krevin Grard ... No, it's not true. Those ThunderStroke 111 engines are astounding, and sound great. I put 2500 miles on my Classic last summer. This winter has been one long Christmas Eve--I can't wait to unwrap him and go for a spin in April. (I'm jonesin' so bad, I had to come on UA-cam and watch videos to get my fix.)
Krevin, the Roadmaster is incredible. Smooth power band, light to the touch (it does not feel like 900 lbs.), comfort throughout (my wife test rode it with me and absolutely loved it).
Vincent Chen pars
Jay you really are the gatekeeper great legacies in the motor world 😘😘😘
An absolutely gorgeous bike!
Agree
Have you seen or ridden the Roadmaster? I'm warning you...DO NOT DO IT! You will spend the next number of days/weeks trying to figure out how you will be able to afford it. It is absolutely incredible; and you can always take the tourpack off and have yourself a Chieftain.
So do I!
Great video and yep I absolutely love my Springfield which we are using to tour your fabulous country. And we will take her home after. Dead right about the vibration . There's none!
I love the bikes... Especially the Chief Vintage... If I had a licence (something i dont cause i am not old enough) I WOULD BUY ONE!!!
I love how Jay just stops in the middle of the road and films while cars are driving by!
Wow! I'm impressed! We'll see how they do over time, but for now, welcome back, Indian!
BRING BACK THE VICTORY LINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like how this 2 cylinder makes more torque than a nissan versa and mitsubishi mirage.
Nice vid Jay ! I understand that you have such a massive internet audience along with intelligent insight on cars and motorcycles that companies want you to plug their stuff . Which should be flattering , I would also like to hear some of the negatives as well which there are , thanks .
The first bike I restored was a 1947 Chief. Before I discovered it, the bike sat covered by a canvas under a crabapple tree for over five years. That was in 1969. I wish the 2015 Scout was air/oil cooled. The radiator looks completely bogus. The new Chief is neat, but I don't have Jay Leno's money.
Walter Fechter They cost about as much as a Honda economy car--they average guy can buy one.
The impression of Reagan gives this video something special. XD
Hey Jay, Will here. I was wondering if you could do a special on the Vector W-2 supercar. Was a childhood favorite of mine, had the hot wheel, poster, the works! Thanks Jay love the show man. Just when we thought Jay couldn't get any cooler he starts up a UA-cam channel that gives UK Top Gear a run for it's money.
A very nice and clean bike"not because it's new" just it is one of the good motorcycles I've seen. Well done.
The 2014 Indian Chief Motorcycles are sharp!!
Has to be the best sounding stock piped bike, gave me butterflies in the gut.
Very cool bike. Beautiful retro-modern design too.
Just took delivery on my 2014 Chieftain just over a week ago. I've put 800 miles on it during the week. I've had Victory, H-D, rice-burners, but the Chieftain is without a doubt the best bike I've ever ridden. I'm positive that my Victory XR that I traded in would beat the Indian in a drag race, but the low-end torque of the Indian motor is unbelievable! IF YOU'RE NOT READY TO TRADE FOR A NEW BIKE, THEN DO NOT TEST-RIDE AN INDIAN!!!!!!
I own an Indian 2014 Chief Vintage after three Harleys. I am sorry to say but---- wow, LOVE the Indian
I love my '08 Sportster custom but this Chieftain & their base model are beautiful bikes! My granddad had an Indian bike (not sure of the exact model) after he returned from service in the marines WWII Pacific era and I have pics of him & his bike. I think it was a SuperChief? Anyway, they have a great history & certainly glad to hear that Indian Motorcycle is back & hopefully this time around for good! A big Thank You to Polaris, who is also another great American company!
Beautiful motor Polaris, thanks for doing it right. Don't know if I am ready for an 800 lb. cruiser but I would love to give it a try!
Nice bike, great video. I am thinking about getting back into riding; rode for over 10 years, mostly Honda’s, the GoldWing was the last version. This Indian really looks good to me! 👍
My dad's 2003 Scout in white with an S&S motor was the most beautiful bike he'd ever own. It was just always in the shop... 💔
INDIAN MOTORCYCLES are amazing..HD not even close
I really want to ride the new Indian Scout. Looks like an awesome bike.
Quagmire88 90 HP or so. smooth god power .
THEY DONE IT RIGHT THIS TIME/
Rich Archer thy tu peux uvV😵W
+Quagmire88 ... The engine is a champ! The rear suspension is a little rough. But Indian is aware of it, and will remedy it.
Picking mine up tomorrow.
Love how Jay comments about the horn in every motorcycle! :D
Jay I just bought a 2018 Indian Scout in my local Dealership in St. Rose, Louisiana. I love the Machine moving down from a Touring Machine. You should see this Indian Dealership here.
Jay, your motorcycle reviews always make my day. Keep up the good work. - Oscar
that black indian is a stunning bike .
Love Indian motorcycles can’t afford any of the chief lines but they are beautiful
I personally own a 2014 Indian chieftan and I have owned it for one year with no problems and its the best motorcycle on the market bar none, I,ve tried them all. Bruce Manney
Mr. Leno. I lived in Burbank for over 30 years, and use to see you at the Aero-Books before they moved. I consider myself a motorcyclist first, and a human being second. I once had an entire fleet of 12 classic motorcycles, and they all were registered and rode often...(Let's see, think I'll take the '71 CL350 to work today.) I've lived in Los Angeles all my life, grew up in Silverlake.
I've been on two wheels before I could walk, bicycles, mini-bikes, motorcycles. My last bike was a 2005 Buell City-Cross that I ever fire roaded above the Tujunga wash. The Valley, Burbank, LA are all very dangerous places for a motorcyclist. Especially when you put lots of time in the saddle, the risk goes up. Your luck runs out.
Please be careful out there, stay in Angeles Crest on the week days or someplace similar. After 39 years of riding., also a intermediate open class desert racer (87 CR500R ported) I was rear ended by a suburban, and killed. Triage at UCLA brought me back. The accident broke both me and the Buell in half. I'm now confined to a chair.
I spend a lot of time checkin out these bikes, and I hafta agree with Jay, you guys did it!!!! just looks right
Thanks Jay,
I have a Victory and I'm looking to switch to an Indian, I hope these guys have some guts to not bow down to HD. I want a bike I can customize. And a company that aint scared.
I like this channel but Jay likes everything.
Hence the huge garage...
I love this channel lol. :D
You did hear him say he wasnt impressed with previous Indian attempts?
Jay doesn't like everything, he reviews cars and bikes that he does like.
Of course he does that is why he has a giant garage and I think its really cool.
Really great looking bikes, and the one that Jay test drives, it just looks sooooo cool out on the road.
Bought a 2016 dark horse. Changed the pipes to a 2 into 1 and tunnel ram intake. Bought an indian leather saddle bags and reduced reach tan colored seat. Imagine this....a dark horse mixed with heritage looking leathers.....different...stands out and love every second of it.
I have a 48chief and love it. I am with Jay that the last 2 Indian owners came up with a big zero on their bikes. These new ones are a winner. Have a 2015 Springfield Blue/ Cream ordered. Come in next week. Really looking forward to having one. Indian is back to stay I must say
Mark D. Gilroy and K.M. were good bikes; the issue was they were out of my price range. I now have a Chieftain after decades of thinking I would never be able to afford an Indian.
Fantastic video! Very impressive job by Polaris! Wow! Thank you Jay.
Glad to see J wearing safety gear. Thumbs up!
Jay I always look forward for your new video/s, but
it really sadden me that you be leaving the Tonight show...You are a legend my friend...and hopefully we see you more here after you leave the show.
I'm loving the show, always something else to look forward to.
Love this channel and all the historic machines! I do feel, however that design for the sake of nostalgia is one of the curses of modern engineering.
...sometimes they got it right the first time (considering how many millions of hours went by after the first design was road-tested!)
Yep, I have a 2018 Roadmaster and it rides nice...
I live in kings mountain and went to the plant to watch. They simply assembled parts. But it was cool to see.
Love Indians and Jay's Garage. Jay gives some great insight in every review/show. Just hope he does one on the new Scout, just picked one up, and would love to hear his commentary on them. The 2015 models to me resemble the old classics much more, and just have a cleaner sleeker look to them. Very glad Polaris has resurrected them.
Subliminal message from Jay to Indian? Build a high performance inline- 4 cyl. W/ a sidecar option ?
"Indian" !.....more comebacks than Axle Rose...lotts luck with this one boys, you laid in the work to deserve it....!
Polaris has been the only company to bring it back that has the money to put behind it.
It takes year around positive cash flow to pull off any investment. Winter snow machines. Summer water craft ....and motorcycles. Aircraft? The challenge is the endlessly fickle society, coupled with financial uncertainties playing to agenda driven politics..
Does the future bode well, when the video games cater to the present demands of the young and immature? When the EPA movers and shakers [save the earth] mismanagement discourages Any wasteful, viewed as frivolous, recreation?
There are many of those in control of education, that believe Only in mass transportation. Absolutely no individual Freedoms allowed.
Pro tip: you can watch series at flixzone. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.
@Karsyn Mack Yup, been watching on Flixzone} for years myself :D
Jay has the coolest job in the world screw the tonight show I could spend my vacation in his garage keep it up Jay love this
I love this bike. Makes me want to get back into motorcycling again. A new classic in the making. Also, I wonder if it would be possible to make a flathead engine now that is efficient? The valvetrain would certainly be less complicated. I love the sound of flatheads, especially the Ford V8 and old Harleys.
love jays test rides a lot of good info. glad they are back
I always thought a street Glide would be a great second bike to my 06 Dyna I paid for while serving in Iraq for long Iron butt travel but this bike maybe the way to go! Indian should have a bike with a Burt Monro edition. Burt Monro was the subject of the Worlds Fastest Indian.
Great assessment by Jay..would definitely buy one
Nicely done ,Jay. I took six test rides during the Sturgis Rally and I ended up riding the Classic three times because I liked it the best. They're solid, handle well, and the engine pulls like a tank! I, like you, have been riding since the '60s and I've owned four H-Ds (still have a RoadGlide) and I ride a Moto Guzzi California most of the time, now. I think the RoadGlide will be traded in this year and I'm torn between the Indian Classic, Moto Guzzi Cali1400, and the Triumph Thunderbird (which I have yet to ride). Keep up the good work on the reviews. You make them entertaining and they're a good reference point for those of us who can't ride all the bikes that you can.
I'm a car guy, but these are nice-looking motorcycles.
That's like comparing peaches and nectarines! Thankfully, you can do both!
Jay, that sidecar mod is beautiful!
Thanks for showing the Indians
Yesterday I discovered that Polaris sells it here in my country. I booked a test ride so fast and It's going to be tomorrow. After having been testing Harleys for so long, I'm so exited to ride the new rivals of Harley Davidson.
Not a huge cruiser guy in general, but I think the new Indians are absolutely gorgeous. Love them.
The new Indian Scout looks incredible.
That is a beauty, and it looks comfortable.
What a marvellous machine, I envy you Jay but in a nice way... I'm 71 years old and too old to dream about owning a new Indian but I am satisfied I still ride my Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad with all my Harley friends... One day we may even make it to California... Great Show...
A few weeks back, I test rode a few Indians at a demo event and came away impressed. I don't care for the cruiser posture in general, so my complaints about the bike center around that and aren't directed to the quality of the bike. I could put in some miles on the open road on one of the Chieftains or Roadmasters.
My dad fully restored a 1953 Indian chief and a 1948 chief to show room condition I never really liked the foot clutch but after a while got used to it .
If jay approves i approve. Hes got the clout to know your getting the full picture.
Picking one up next week. Love these bikes