Is the 2023 Springfield Darkhorse The Best Indian Motorcycle?

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  • @joematthews5141
    @joematthews51412 ай бұрын

    Rode this model a full day a week or so ago. This is this best Indian bike I have ridden,& I've test ridden all theirtouring bikes. Plus! This model will haul ass. It's a strong competitor to the Harley Road King Special. 👍

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    2 ай бұрын

    I preferred the challenger a tad bit more because of its lean assist technology but to me the sdh is one of their sharpest looking bikes they make. Really enjoyed both

  • @proletariatbourgeoisie9929
    @proletariatbourgeoisie99292 ай бұрын

    When my Road King is paid off, I may have to do a cheeky little trade-in. This thing is breathtaking

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    2 ай бұрын

    I recently tested a roadking special and I might prefer the rk over it. The rk was just so smooth but the cdh does look awesome

  • @WarPaintCustom
    @WarPaintCustom7 ай бұрын

    It's longer and has longer leg room than the road king. Better turning and control also

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    7 ай бұрын

    I def need to try a roadking to do a comparison.

  • @michaelschmitzerle2587
    @michaelschmitzerle25878 ай бұрын

    Love those Indian motorcycles! They just keep getting better and better👍

  • @bretlagasse3560
    @bretlagasse3560 Жыл бұрын

    Great review. The one common theme I noticed about the Indians, is how well they are balanced.

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bret. I agree they’re very well balanced

  • @stuwhyte479
    @stuwhyte479 Жыл бұрын

    I have a 2020 Chieftain Darkhorse . But I really like the SDH they look amazing..Way. better than a Road King. Great review mate you have a new subscriber. Cheers 🥂

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Appreciate it!

  • @tacosan9256
    @tacosan9256 Жыл бұрын

    They are really nice bikes, I checked one out a few weeks ago, long and short I traded my scout for a chief bobber 111 and both are so smooth

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed. I’m a fan

  • @devincoy4175
    @devincoy417510 ай бұрын

    You're on the Indian Demo bike. I recognize the handlebars and the white sticker on the bottom right of the gas tank. The demo was at CC POWERSPORTS in Clarksville IN last weekend and I rode that exact bike. Absolutely loved it. Perfect machine! I brought it by my house and showed my wife

  • @Playaflydre
    @Playaflydre11 ай бұрын

    I saw one of these with a fairing & a thin tour pack on the back. Looked like a mini touring bike. Now im going to an Indian dealership this weekend to see one for myself 😅😅😅

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    11 ай бұрын

    Treat yoself! 😅

  • @olapalmquist9008
    @olapalmquist90085 ай бұрын

    I have a 2019 Springfield. Wonderful bike! Jekill & Hyde exhaust for fantastic sound, or quite discreet, if thats suitable. A press of a button.

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    5 ай бұрын

    Very cool!

  • @Cpodish
    @Cpodish Жыл бұрын

    The answer is YES

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    Жыл бұрын

    It is

  • @JacobRamsey1979
    @JacobRamsey197911 ай бұрын

    I love this bike.. it definitely does not get the attention that it deserves.. I just wish I was bigger than 5 ft 9, 165 lb and it would be my choice for sure but I'd probably look ridiculous on it being my size. Regardless it's a gorgeous bike and definitely does not get enough attention from KZreadrs Etc..

  • @jimmygomez2628

    @jimmygomez2628

    9 ай бұрын

    I have the 2020 model. I’m 5.7 ft. / 190. It fits me to a T. But, you’re right it doesn’t get the attention it deserves

  • @mattu5421
    @mattu5421 Жыл бұрын

    Love this bike…. Great review man, new subscriber here. Would it be a first time bike? I don’t think so.

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I wouldn’t normally recommend it for new riders for sure

  • @huskdent
    @huskdent Жыл бұрын

    I just bought one a month ago and I LOVE it! I noticed you going 60 mph in 3rd gear and seemingly not wanting to go into higher gears. Is there a reason? I’m a fairly new rider so I don’t know a whole lot about engines. I don’t know what is a good rpm for these engines but I feel like once I hit above 2500-3000 rpm it’s time to shift? Also, I got my bike with 0 miles so I’m babying it during the break in 😉

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the bike! Yeah I wanted to test the bike at higher rpm to push the bike a bit harder. You can generally shift a over 2500 rpm just depends on whether you want to cruise or ride aggressively

  • @Cpodish

    @Cpodish

    Жыл бұрын

    At 60 with the Springfield I’m usually in 4th. You can hear the engine. I have a 2016 GSXR 750 and it’s crazy how fast I have to shift on the Indian. The engine would be screaming at me if I was in 3rd at 60mph

  • @travelinben1966
    @travelinben19669 ай бұрын

    Not a fan of the blacked out look.I wish it could be ordered chromed out with other color choices.Great review.👍

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Ben! I do wish it had a little variety even in the black tone palette

  • @TechNickRides
    @TechNickRides Жыл бұрын

    Nice review IBR. The Springfield is an awesome bike. I definitely like the look of the dark horse on that bike. I think it’s a good platform to go to if you’re looking to go to a touring frame but you want to customize it as your own.

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nick! A yeah the Springfield Is a good option if you like customizing for sure

  • @1bluecat100

    @1bluecat100

    Жыл бұрын

    It just does not sound as good as a Harley!

  • @WarPaintCustom
    @WarPaintCustom7 ай бұрын

    I have a 2022 SFDH. I love it. Great handling. Great power. I have done a few mods on mine. The stock bars are decent but I went with a little taller bars and it's even more comfortable. The next big step is one that is going to piss off the purist HD and Indian owners 😂

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    7 ай бұрын

    lol it’s your bike. You can do anything you want. Ride safe!

  • @nativeoutdoors1780

    @nativeoutdoors1780

    6 ай бұрын

    Whats the next step?

  • @WarPaintCustom

    @WarPaintCustom

    6 ай бұрын

    @@nativeoutdoors1780 I put an FXRP fairing on it

  • @asharp417
    @asharp41710 ай бұрын

    I’m 6ft 3 inches. Is this bike to small??

  • @VanWo

    @VanWo

    10 ай бұрын

    No. The Springfield is not small.

  • @Kriscosmic

    @Kriscosmic

    10 ай бұрын

    If a Springfield is to small there’s probably not a bike that’ll fit you lol

  • @ThatMazdaGuy

    @ThatMazdaGuy

    8 ай бұрын

    Definitely not too small. I'm 6'4 and you'll fit the Springfield dark horse very comfortably. Definitely my favorite out of all the heavyweights for fit

  • @walkingdeadalphaCO
    @walkingdeadalphaCO4 ай бұрын

    I wear size 15

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    4 ай бұрын

    Damn. Do the floor boards fit you?

  • @walkingdeadalphaCO

    @walkingdeadalphaCO

    4 ай бұрын

    @@IronBornRider no

  • @texaswelder3745
    @texaswelder3745Ай бұрын

    I have this exact bike and love it. Coming before this was a 2019 Scout Bobber Icon, and about 20 years before that was a Yamaha R1, so it's definitely a different beast. Took it to Port Aransas from just north of Austin not too long ago and it is a nice ride. Mine had Tab Performance exhaust and the Stage One kit already installed at the dealer, only thing I've done is put a DynoJet Pv3 programmer on it and a windshield. Wouldn't trade it for anything.

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    Ай бұрын

    It’s a great bike, wouldn’t mind having one myself

  • @Itwasme007
    @Itwasme0079 ай бұрын

    I use to likec Harley Davidson until they went full blown gay agenda. Now I liked Indian motorcycle way more. You won't catch me riding one them gay Hartley motorcycles

  • @Marc-cj2dd

    @Marc-cj2dd

    17 күн бұрын

    So, if I understand you correctly, Harley is full blown gay and Indian is just a little gay? Full blown or half blown, tough questions you have to ask yourself.

  • @ramonlong1079
    @ramonlong107910 ай бұрын

    Sublime?? Ok if you say so..

  • @IronBornRider

    @IronBornRider

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes sublime.

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