2019 Indian Chieftain | Demo test ride and review at Arlen Ness Motorcycles

[@bigmanchris8693]

I had a STREETGLIDE. But I got tired of looking like everybody else. Now looking back, I think that I brought the STREETGLIDE because all of my friends had them and ROADGLIDES. This time I didn’t get swayed by the crowd. I test road the STREETGLIDE, ROADGLIDE AND THE INDIAN CHIEFTAIN LIMITED. AND I GOT RID OF MY HD AND BROUGHT THE CHIEFTAIN. MUCH BETTER BIKE IN MY OPINION

[@thatoneguymoto]

I thought the Chieftain Limited was a great bike. What won me over was the setup with the infotainment and gauges. I just thought everything was intuitive, easy to read, and very clean. Such an impressive machine!

[@michaelschmitzerle2587]

Love those Indians! They just get better and better!

[@thatoneguymoto]

It was my first time on Indian motorcycles, and they were great! From what I learned from some of the riders there, who had been riding them for years, they agree with you! Thanks for watching! 🤓

[@edward1967able]

I did a demo on the same bike at Orange co Ca Indian Motorcycle about a month ago and I love everything about it, saving all my pennies for it 😁👍🏽

[@thatoneguymoto]

It is an amazing bike, both in design and in innovation. The latter is where I would probably go for it over a Street Glide. Hope those pennies add up quickly! 🤓👍🏽

[@PAULY-P]

Harley better catch up. Im a Harley guy myself. The Chieftain is inbetween a Street Glide and a Goldwing. You get best of both worlds. I believe the front wheel is 19". DarkHorse sure is sexy. Wish the Indian head on front fender would light up though to whatever color led you want. Go check out the review by Adam Sandoval.

[@thatoneguymoto]

Oh damn!! You're on to something there with the Indian head!! That would be amazing!! And, yeah, the Dark Horse with the Thunder Stroke 111 is the real deal! I'd totally have one in my dream garage!

[@PAULY-P]

@@thatoneguymoto Agreed👍

[@Fluffbutt]

If you like the "inbetween a Street Glide and a Goldwing" have a look at the 2019 Roadmaster - look at the burgundy metallic one... I have SUCH a hardon for than girl... I wanna ride her all day and take her home and..... yeah... cold shower time, be right back. LOL,,,, seriously, the '19 RM in burgundy is beautiful (if you like that Goldwing full tour style). I wish they had a burgundy for the Chieftain! (I just like the low-slung bagger style a little more than the full-Goldy style)

[@PAULY-P]

@@Fluffbutt Roadmaster is nice. But i like the style of the Chieftain myself. Indian is definitely on to something.

[@Fluffbutt]

@@PAULY-P Gotta admit, just on the pix and videos of them, I'm preferring the Chieftain too. A little concerned about the heat output from the engine and cat/pipes... I hear they both run very hot (and that's a deal killer for me, sadly). Still... I'll get to a dealer and test ride someday soon.

[@jimberger7362]

At idle rear cylinder shuts down to keep it cool not for gas mileage!

[@thatoneguymoto]

Thanks. I had another viewer mention that, but I appreciate the confirmation. I mentioned that, because the Dodge V8 Hemi introduced something similar to preserve MPG, where they would shut off two cylinders (I believe) at idle and when going stoplight to stoplight. Thanks again!

[@thatoneguymoto]

keechmabreeks YES, thank you! 🤓👍🏽

[@jimberger7362]

that one guy Yes for the cars it’s for mpg.

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

The cutting of rear cylinder is standard on Harleys too will with the touring models. It's not for fuel but guess it do. It's more for the heat it keep it from getting to hot

[@thatoneguymoto]

Thanks for the insight on this. I read about it, before I went, but couldn't remember the exact purpose behind the rear cylinder deactivation. Thanks for watching! :D

[@triketacular8093]

Enjoyed the demo ride. I also have demo rode some of the Indian motorcycles and was very impressed with how well balanced they were, at low speeds. A limited dealer network here in Canada, would be my concern . tcrs.

[@thatoneguymoto]

I would really attribute the top-heaviness I experienced to the front fairing, but other than that, it really did feel very well balanced. As far as dealer coverage goes, the closest dealer I have to me is like 45 minutes away, so I would be hesitant to buy, as well, but I bet it's even worse there.

[@KeystoneTexan]

It’s about time someone rode this bike kinda hard? Every review I’ve watched everybody is scared to get on it!

[@thatoneguymoto]

I gave it all I could. Sometimes, it's difficult to really get on it on a test ride, but demo rides are usually a little more spirited. I loved just about everything about the Chieftain! 🤓👍

[@bradwilliams4921]

I’ve heard said, “Imitation is the best form of flattery”. The Chieftain looks like a nice ride but I would imagine that a Harley-Davidson Streetglide would be a much more visceral experience.

[@thatoneguymoto]

The H-D culture is much more prevalent, but I see more and more Indian Motorcycles on the road and at events. It really comes down to preference, IMO, because both the Street Glide and the Chieftain are solid choices.

[@acog9891]

At 15:44 did you scrape peg? I thought that I heard a quick scraping noise on that left turn.

[@Cometocanadabut]

This is the first review I hear somebody complain that this bike feels heavy. This bike is known for well balanced. I think you just giving negative review or you don’t really have experience with bagger.

[@thatoneguymoto]

I only said I thought the fairing was making it feel a little top heavy. I really enjoyed this bike and gave it a ton of praise, far from a negative review. Sorry you took it that way. Thanks for watching! 🤓👍🏽

[@xxdummyfreshful]

Canada One Way It sure is strange how we are all in a different reality of what we hear and see, their was nothing negative about his review!

[@MotoKari]

It's safe to say that the GPS on the Indian is probably more accurate than the one on the BMW 👌 there is some cool tech on that bike, though, and you seemed to enjoy the ride quite a bit. ☺️

[@thatoneguymoto]

LOL! That's a safe bet! :D It was definitely a comfy ride, and had performance to boot. A nice suggestion for me to ride from a subscriber! :)

[@serious_in_seattle6917]

The bike is NOT top heavy. Compared to other similar bikes, it’s center of gravity is MUCH lower. It’s the opposite of top heavy. I don’t think you know what your talking about. Also, rear cylinder deactivation is for reducing heat. If you know anything about big v-twins you would know that can be a problem.

[@thatoneguymoto]

Brian Marty I said you could feel the weight of it, but I wouldn't call it top heavy. Just my opinion. Someone previously mentioned the purpose of the cylinder deactivation. Pretty cool. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@djking44151]

I'd love one of these but every bike I've ridden with a screen has given me a ton of turbulance, no matter how I adjust it :/

[@brad_Ca]

I thought that guy on the other motorcycle was going to crash into you when you all were making that left turn. 😳

[@thatoneguymoto]

Yeah, that was a close call. I've had a few others at demo rides, but for the most part, they've been pretty incident free.

[@RICHTOWNRAIDER510]

Man bought a harle but man i wish i should of tried the indain chieftain 1st

[@DrDiff952]

So you test drove the Chief Glide

[@Trialstire]

Ah Man, I missed the Demo Ride. Nice Review.

[@thatoneguymoto]

Thanks! Have you at least been able to go out and see the FTR 1200?

[@Trialstire]

Naw, I'm done with naked bikes - ready to move to.a bagger. Cross Country and Road Glides were on the short list till I saw these 2019 versions.

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

Yes the 2019 Harley with the infortainment center is upgraded and give you lots of information

[@thatoneguymoto]

For me it wasn't about getting more information, but more about how it is displayed. I was more impressed with the Indian display, but that's just my personal preference.

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

@@thatoneguymoto personal preferences is about how we all buy a bike .

[@OutbackOutlaw]

Love my chief.

[@thatoneguymoto]

I really enjoyed my time on it! :D

[@yosam5184]

Man I like the look however just cannot get past that humongous dashboard ended up buying the now extinct Ultra Classic.

[@thatoneguymoto]

Is the dash on the Ultra Classic smaller than the Sport Glide? I actually preferred the layout of the dash, compared to the Sport Glide, and it made it feel smaller. But maybe the Ultra Classic is smaller than both. Thanks for watching! 🤓

[@indianrider956]

Change the title...to include Dark Horse. The base model is referred to as Chieftain. Good video

[@thatoneguymoto]

When I signed up for the ride, I requested the Dark Horse, but the model they put me on was the Limited. The Dark Horse has blacked out engine and exhaust. Thanks for watching!

[@coojoza]

How tall are you?

[@coojoza]

5'6" got it at 6:23.... thanks

[@BretGashDJBFG]

Not a dark horse, it's a limited

[@thatoneguymoto]

Yup. I had signed up for the Dark Horse, and they pointed me at this model, and I realized it later when I edited. 🤦🏾

[@ashlynthomas7382]

What is your height

[@thatoneguymoto]

5'6", inseam 30"

[@DrDiff952]

It was nice when Indisn tried to be different from HD but it sucks now that they are cloning them!

[@thatoneguymoto]

I thought the styling was still different enough, and even the sound of the exhaust was unique. In the end, they've got to sell motorcycles, and there is a certain formula that works. I mean, I love Harley's, and in my opinion this bike and the others I rode on the demo truck definitely earn the right to be considered. Thanks for watching! :D

[@michaelbrangham8914]

Its funny how everyone claims HD cloning. There are only so many ways to make a motorcycle,. That would be like saying Toyota is cloning Ford becuase what... they made a truck with 4 wheels and a bed... its a motorcycle, they are all similar in some regard. if you are an HD guy then you should be happy that there is more competition. thats what makes the industry succeed and improve. In this instance, its a motorcycle with a handlebar mounted faring and saddlebags. Different power-plant, suspension, electronics, rake, lean capabilities...etc... dont complain about it, enjoy the fact that we still live in a world that allows us to ride fantasic machines like these beauties

[@HellaStokedGarage]

Nice bro!

[@thatoneguymoto]

Thank you! :D

[@fredwalters7099]

Kickstand

[@nicholasjheinz7461]

Say What? ....LOL

[@bryanfrederick6384]

If you look that fairing is close to a Cross Country style not hatin just sayin Sad its not its own Company owned two Polaris Atv they were Junk that be a pass for me

[@thatoneguymoto]

Nothing about this bike seemed chintzy or cheap, and from what I've watched, read and heard, Indian bikes have really turned a corner. Victory's had a reputation with poor reliability and I believe they were also under the Polaris umbrella, so I totally get the concern.

[@SureshockMerKz]

My 06 Victory Jackpot is still running strong, but it's your choice not to want an Indian or Victory. Not wanting a Victory is pretty understandable to an extent.

[@sixchuterhatesgoogle3824]

@@thatoneguymoto "Victory's had a reputation with poor reliability" says who? Harley fan boys? In 2017 Victory was the #4 most reliable motorcycle brand. Only the Japanese brands were more reliable (two of them shared the #2 position). That means Victory was more reliable than Harley and all of the European brands. Victory owners routinely put over 100k miles on their bikes. It's a travesty to call Victorys unreliable.

[@thatoneguymoto]

This is definitely something I've heard around H-D crowds, but something I did not research. I am definitely not a "Harley fan boy" but made the mistake of making an unsubstantiated comment. Thank you for chiming in. You are absolutely correct. And, really it's too bad. I really liked the styling of Victory motorcycles, and would've loved to have put one in my garage someday.

[@sixchuterhatesgoogle3824]

@@thatoneguymoto I'm glad you're mature enough to admit to a mistake. Ride on.

[@raif725]

most of that stuff isnt standard from my research. A lot of it is add ons but the bike itself has a base model price of like 22k. I am still iffy about the Indians since they are owned by Polaris. I did like your review though.

[@thatoneguymoto]

Check the specs link in the description, it should say on the website what exactly comes standard. I appreciate you watching, and thank you for the compliment! Take care! :D

[@fredwalters7099]

This is the wrong guy to do this review. Very inexperienced! Leaves theodicy down really!!!

[@thatoneguymoto]

@Fred Walters seeing as this is MY review, I don't think there IS another guy for this review. 😉🤓 You ARE right, though. I had never ridden the 2019 Chieftain before, so I was the epitome of inexperience. 😆 I do appreciate you watching, and taking the time to leave a comment. Take care! 👍

[@Desmo1]

Don't be this guy on a demo lol.