I'm buying this soon, I can't wait :D thanks so much for the review. Just got to find some nice pipes :)

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!!!

Recently rode the 116 chieftain darkhorse with a stage 2 kit. Done a video on it. Had the similar thoughts that you pointed out on your ride. Excellent content, thanks for the review. If you get to ride a 116 with a stage two kit. You'll be grinning from ear to ear.

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

Fun stuff I'll check it out, thanks!

MUCH BETTER Motorcycle than ANYTHING Harley Davidson has producing.

Thanks for sharing.

G'day RH. My wife has told me that she would ride with me as a pillion if I had a big, comfy bike. Guess I just found the bike in question!! Beautiful bike, great review. Wonder if the wife will allow me to spend $40K+ on it! Maybe I should just ask for forgiveness than permission! Glad you mentioned the new Challenger RH, as a liquid cooled engine would be more suitable for the conditions that I ride in, as it can get a little warm in certain parts of Australia. You guessed it, I live in one of those parts!! If the challenger gets a tour pack as an add on, then I will most certainly entertain the idea of getting one. Decisions, decisions!! Great review brother, really appreciate it. Stay safe.

Ok that new opening is 🔥

" Like riding a couch." lmao. and I love it.

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

A fast couch.

I am after the RM Elite very soon. Thank you.

The certificate of origin I got with my 111 2019 Roadmaster stated 91hp just for reference, and that is the first time I have seen hp stated by Indian/Polaris.

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I never have seen an CofO for a 111, just the Scout. Thanks for the knowledge!

I find that tour mode is most like the cable throttle bike I just came off of. I find the modes to be more of a gimmick than anything. To be clear, I am very happy with my new Indian.

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

I understand that they are not for everyone. My preference would always be sport as my standard, even cable throttle standards, snap to attention that fast and that is what I am accustomed to. I do believe that when power outputs are changed is when it works the best.

@davidknows3320

4 жыл бұрын

Rabid Hedgehog good point, i don't ride sport bikes so I did not consider that.

That's a great bike. Just wished they did it like the Darkhorse Cheiftain and went wall black. Still has too much chrome. Esp the exhaust, engine guard and handlebars.

Looking forward buying one, still what are the main difference between the roadmaster and the dark horse version ? Thank’s for the demo and sorry for my English it is not ny native language !✨😉

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

The key differences on this year will be the fairing styles and seats. The regular Roadmaster has a wide thicker saddle whereas the Dark Horse shares the thinner more narrow seat with the Chieftain. Another thing is the shape of the fairing being the rounded style with fog lamps vs. the blunt style with single head light. Also the saddle bags are rounded on the standard vs the more square version. The regular also has a luggage rack for it's top case.

I should have waited on my Roadmaster purchase I would have loved to have the 116 vs the 111

Please get a passenger in and let us know how it rides and takes bumps then. Most of us who buy these will be 2 up a lot.

@slim56

4 жыл бұрын

Ed Burhop I ride 2 up with my wife and have a Roadmaster. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better riding bike than the Roadmaster.

@davidknows3320

4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a Roadmaster, 2019. Was going to buy the Darkhorse, but went standard. It's amazing riding two up, neither of us are tiny.

@icebrakernh

4 жыл бұрын

Ed Burhop 2up on the Roadmaster is so smooth providing you adjust the rear shock for the weight of your gear you and passenger. I have the 2018 and it’s a big difference from a CVO Electra glide. The balance is great stands up with a bump of your thigh vs man handle. Lower center of gravity than most brands. The infotainment center upgrade is a software update no extra charge. Also fully loaded with all LED lights standard for Indian and extra for Harley. Both great bikes but you get more for your money with Indian.

Hi. Have you ever drove the 2020 116 Roadmaster? If so how was it?

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

I indeed have, twice! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gZh4laSqpcrgj9Y.html and the second time kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4KAzqlyfrSed5s.html

Is there an option for a CB to talk to other riders in a group?

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

They do not have a CB option. I am noticing that if anyone is using a CB they are attaching it to the handlebars to communicate. Most have the Bluetooth option these day. My Chieftain has the same RideCommand system that allows Bluetooth coms to be synced to the bike. I do understand that CB has a better range and ability vs. Bluetooth, but most riders of this age do not see it that way.

I thought I would like an electric windshield, until I realized I never change my windshield on my Goldwing. I tried it in a few positions and found out I like it in the lowest position. Don't need all that other electronic stuff either. I will be half way there while your are messing with that screen.

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

I like it on my Chieftain just fine. And to be honest not in need for speed, but the Chief can hang in corners with the wing far better than any Harley. So not that far ahead.

Have they removed some lights from the new model, looks like it's missing some driving lights

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

Yes the Dark Horse does not have the fog lamps. Other versions still do.

@dardyole3967

4 жыл бұрын

@@RabidHedgehog thanks for the reply, good review

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Is that rear trunk quick release or is it fixed on

@RabidHedgehog

3 жыл бұрын

Fixed with quick release kits available.

How much is the bike? I love this motorcycle

I'm absolutely going to test ride an Indian before I buy a street glide.

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

If anything you got to go for a ride :)

@dmyers042

4 жыл бұрын

Wished the 116 thunderstroke was out when I was ready to buy my 18 streetglide. If it was , then I'd be riding the Indian instead.

@jjames5928

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a diehard lover of either I like the high end power of the Milwaukee 8 over the thundersteoke 111 or 116 The 111 and 116 have a lot more low end torque than the harley And are alot snoother Harley offers more aftermarket accessories INDIAN Rides 10x better than the street glide and road glide I'd take the indian over the Harley anyday of the week , I have a 2019 Cheftain 116 darkhorse I'm planning on also getting a Indian Challenger when it comes out if it's as good as we are expecting

@CraigSmith568

4 жыл бұрын

@@jjames5928 The Streetglide and Roadglide have lowered suspension. that is why they ride rougher.

@jjames5928

4 жыл бұрын

@@CraigSmith568 they also ride rougher because they aren't as rigid as the indian aluminum frame and air ride monostrut . The streetglide is an amazing machine but I love the Indians, I was supposed to pick up my challenger next month but that has been delayed due to covid19 Getting a dark horse and my dad is getting the limited

I demo'd a Roadmaster Dark Horse the end of September & it had the Stage 1 Kit & the Mid Rise Handlebars. It was quite snappy in Sport Mode. I hated the handlebars. Overall bike just felt small compared to my Victory Cross Country Tour. I didn't care for it. Trunk is definitely smaller than the Roadmaster Classic so I'd lean more towards it but I hate the look of the front end. I'm more excited for the liquid cooled power plus motor & the Indian Challenger. Great Informative video by the way.

You sound more like a tour guide than a bike reviewer lol.

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

Well...... It's a touring bike so I had to give a tour on it right?

More couch than an Ultra Limited?

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

Actually yes!

I demo the roadmaster elite with the wife on the back one smooth riding bike I'm 5,7 and had all the room in the world. I even forgot the wife was on the back. Even though I love my RK classic 😉. I'm thinking about getting one

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

Could there be room for two ;) RK Classics are a bit of a rare breed these days.

@Dachamp2001

4 жыл бұрын

@@RabidHedgehog yep you can ride 2 up on my RKC add a fairing lower and your pack then it would be a ultra classic

How many Millennials are going to spend 20k to 30k on ANY motorcycle?

@mariuss.6607

4 жыл бұрын

They're busy paying off their liberal arts degree student loans

@kennethwise7108

4 жыл бұрын

@@mariuss.6607 haaa yeah really 🤣👍

@sirglogglubardons150

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a millennial and just bought a 2019 Indian chieftain limited

@incharini

2 жыл бұрын

@@sirglogglubardons150 I'm also a millennial and will be buying this motorcycle. Engineering pays well.

Looks like a Victory more than an Indian. Sweet though.

OKC!

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!

I looked at one of these the other day. Why you touching the gauge lens's ? Stop that. I think the mode should be a button easily accessible on the bar.

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

These can indeed be changed from the bars, more of a demo that it could be done with gloves in a pinch. I was enjoying the bike so much I forgot to hit the bar controls on the left end.

I WANT 2 Indians. I WANT a Scout Bobber. I WANT a Challenger.

Boo on Indian. No passenger floorboards and that little, square passenger seat is no bueno for two up touring. I find the color boring as hell, but at least they put enough shiny bits on the engine to give it the contrast necessary to detect it's actually a V Twin in there. HD engine bays are so black these days, they might as well just stick black, plastic boxes on them. Wouldn't look any different from a short distance away and they could save a ton of money hiding all the wiring, tubing, and whatnot. I'm holding out hope for the Challenger. If that idiot CEO Wine lets his engineers do their thing, it will be a great bike.

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that would be a nice improvement to have floorboards for passengers on this beast. I will have to have a passenger on board for testing.

@LARGO125

4 жыл бұрын

I saw a Challenger in bronze being tested on the highways in Wisconsin this summer! It looks slightly smaller than the Roadmaster, the front fairing looks sick! And I can hardly wait to see the numbers that liquid cooled 108ci PowerPlus is putting down! I think the RG is gonna be in trouble...

@slim56

4 жыл бұрын

Get the regular Roadmaster then. It includes the big heated touring seat and passenger floorboards.

@saddle8bag

4 жыл бұрын

@@slim56 Yeah, I like the bags on the original better too. Not such a fan of the enormous fenders though. Just seems to me that if you're going to offer a two up tourer, they need to give due consideration to the passenger. Most guys traveling solo would likely skip on the tour paks anyway.

Personal taste people can like what they like. I think it is a millennial thing. I call this model the dork horse the Regular Roadmaster looks better to me and not gaudy as some say. I am guilty love chrome and always will sue me lol.

@RabidHedgehog

4 жыл бұрын

I mean I'm a millennial with a Chieftain limited..... Which is very chrome like.... So it happens :/

@erics9754

4 жыл бұрын

@@RabidHedgehog I was generalising of course. Just sick of the blacked out look and guarantee chrome will never die fads will come and go but my 2020 Burgundy Regular Roadmaster will always look good with my chrome floorboard tan seat Chrome cup holders and fish tail pipe with deluxe chrome tank console and more and more chrome lol. Added white walls to really fuck with the snowflakes lol.