H-D Low Rider S VS Indian Sport Chief | Battle of the Club-Style Cruisers

[@FullThrottleCA]

What are your thoughts on the two motorcycles; which would you pick and why? 😎

[@mosgor]

I would choose Indian Sport Chief. Key words : 4 in Touchscreen, Fox Piggyback Shocks, KYB Inverted Forks, Pirelli Night Dragons, radially mounted dual Brembos and 320mm Semi-Floating Rotors, LED Headlight, LED Tail/Brake and Turn Signals, Rear Cylinder Deactivation, Ride modes! - A pair of slim Slip-On Mufflers and the Indian Sport Chief looks perfect.

[@straightup1234]

Nice bike but 20k $$$$$

[@codychapman2099]

​@@straightup1234 it's 18k for the low rider S then to get the quarter fairing kit, that the sport chief comes with that's removable, cost another 2k. So by the time you get there same look as the chief you've spent 2k more and have 1 cubic inch bigger engine with the lack of multi functional display, 4 riding modes, better lean angle (29°), and right now till August Indian is waiving any shipping mark UPS for their new models

[@HehsooS]

@@straightup1234the low rider s is starting at 25k before out the door

[@immel-minh]

Not gonna lie, the new Sport Chief did catch my eye when I first saw it, but I'm a proud FXLRS owner! It's been a great bike.

[@FeatheredDino]

I'm also a Softail owner (2020 FXST) and I noticed something on the Indian that made my Harley look like a lazily put together POS, and when I tell you, you will never unser it. Look at the engine and around the engine on the Indian, and then on your Softail. Notice how the Indian has no exposed wires, lines tubing of any kind? It's clean as fuck. All you see is engine, empty space, and frame. Now look at your Softail. ⚰️ And what's WORSE is that if you look at the pictures of the Softails on Harleys website, they edit the photos to look like there's no wires, hoses, tubing or anything so it looks clean on their marketing stuff. But in reality it's a goddamn mess. There's shit everywhere

[@m3talc0re]

@@FeatheredDino The fuck are you smoking, dude? The M8 is clean as fuck and it's wiring and hoses aren't hidden under plastic shrouds. The softails on HD's website aren't edited to hide anything, either. This feels like an Indian owner post, now that I'm looking at it again.

[@Bleggh]

Just got the sport chief bit ago, so far the easiest difference is definitely tech in the bike(I was the hater who said who needs cruise control now I can’t imagine riding w/o it). You also don’t have to worry about a number of things mechanically due to being able to link your phone to the computer real time via app to see diagnostics, to some like myself it might be the thing to make it more reliable to others not so much I.e what if the computer fails. Other is comfort, Indian has comfort of riding in my test rides, by far between the 2 but hell get a new seat it might make it as good as the Indian. Harley wins in just the classic metal look of big engine, it’s not near as “covered or sealed” as the Indian, in the time of decision I liked how much more “sealed” the engine housing was of the chief. Now don’t tell the dealer this part but the Harley wheelies way more comfortably, the little bit of clearance helps just that much. Conclusion for myself as I stated the sport chief took my soul and ran with it, and damn does it sound like it’s birthing a baby of gas and oil. Big tip also, don’t put forward controls on these and go 10-14in risers max. Stray from freedom pipes 2-1 on the Indian if you want guuuurthy rackets go with V&H for it. Both are great but I bet the Indians got longevity over thr harley. Best decision I’ve made far as motor braaaagaaaaatttgaaaatguuuuuuuuuttt lol

[@yoshit9819]

Both nice bikes. I prefer the Indian.

[@Bluejag27]

The Lowriders win hands down. Looks are classic but simple, tech is simple, power is good for a stock bike, and the feel of the clutch and throttle response are industry leading. The Indian looks like a breakout, with odd taillights, a bevus and butthead fairing, throttle response slower than dialup, and the same toy-like feel that every Polaris has.

[@Cicero75BC]

Since I bought my Indian Scout Bobber a little over a year ago I am an Indian guy now. I love it. I just like the overall approach as well as aesthetics of most of the Indian products better.

[@esjihn]

As a future new motorcycle rider (almost 40) coming into the scene with little experience. I just like how the sport chief looks a lot more. It is important to mention that the low rider ST does come with a bigger wind shield and optional rockford fosgate installable audio system for those who like to rock out to more than just the sound of your powerful engine. I would still buy the sport chief for the digital touch screen cluster and looks.

[@tomoates8568]

The Low Rider ST is pretty much in it's own class at this point. That larger fairing and bags coming as standard makes it almost a "diet bagger" lol. I'd like to see Indian make a larger fairing for the Chief to compete with that model as well. They already got the Super Chief with the windshield, but I see that as more of a competitor for the Harley heritage classic

[@m3talc0re]

Get the Harley. Looks are subjective, for sure, I personally can't stand "Indian's" (polaris) styling, but the Victories were even uglier, so meh. But the fit and finish on Polaris's bikes are nowhere near as good as Harley's.

[@joevsfood]

Yeah dude, the sport chief and low rider st are two different animals. The sport chief compares directly to the low rider s.

[@davidefland1985]

Less maintenance is right. Only 1 oil to change. Gear primary, belt secondary opposite side drives. Lot easier and less maintenance to change the belt.

[@MrAndrew1953]

Probably the Indian Chief Sport with quarter fairing and single gauge instrument cluster which includes turn by turn maps. Love the retro looking heads on the Indian and mid controls. It's all there in one package.

[@Heavywall70]

As a current Super Chief owner I’m going to be biased and say the Sport Chief. If you haven’t ridden the new Chief chassis you’re missing out.

[@jm06811]

I was a Buell guy before buying my first Indian ('22 FTR R Carbon) and they knocked that out of the park! My wife has a '22 Indian Super Chief Limited, and that's a definite hit as well. I am fairly confident that my next bike will be the Sport Chief

[@Osyrus48]

What about when the new Supercruiser comes out? Its stats are definitely enticing

[@ryanoleson5549]

Long live BUELL !!

[@Eleventh_Plague_Mma]

I’m picking whatever one the bank says yes to

[@tinman3586]

The Low Rider S is the better overall bike. But it would be nice if Harley-Davidson stepped it up on tech a bit like Indian did with the Chief.

[@Lordturisas1]

The Lowrider S is such a well made bike you'd think Indian makes it, not Harley.

[@godsmack7734]

If the Sport Chief had a 5 gallon tank, it would make me trade in my Low Rider S for it. Indian hit everything else perfectly. Harley is still reluctant to use more tech on their “old school” cruisers.

[@noelpogiako1]

My experience with Indian motorcycle had a smooth ride than Harley. The only throw back with Indian is the network support when it comes parts and accessories. Both bikes are really reliable and nice looking bike it just your personal preference. ✌️

[@HK45Mark23]

Owned my last Harley for 9 years 11 months. My next bike will most likely be an Indian Chief. Tired of having oil sucked out of the air cleaner and down the side of my bike, and ruining girls pants and shoes... Though, the new Revolution Max with HD's new digital display and all the electronics is catching my attention. The Chief is just my cup of tea overall. Buell Super Sport is now in the mix. Chief with Lloydz big bore and supercharger will probably fulfill my needs.

[@chueb]

Revolution engine need a few years until it's considered reliable. I bought a Pan America and the velocity stacks melted, Harley couldn't replace it. Ended up trading for the low rider s

[@HK45Mark23]

@CHUEB "Couldn't replace" sounds like a lawsuit if it was me.

[@darcher5888]

Indian all day long! Less total ownership costs due to maintenance.

[@russmode]

Almost zero maintenence cost on both my 05' TC88 and 18' M8, still don't know why this phantom HD high maintenance BS exists. The Polaris is a nice bike, but HD still the king.

[@GraemeBlore]

@@russmode, until you strike a pothole or a sharp corner! Indian suspension, particularly on the Challengers, is WAY ahead.

[@Travelin4us]

Great info as always. Really enjoy the channel. I am Harley owner, and like the brand. But it looks like the sports chief is bringing more to the table for the money being paid. But like anything, it’s up to the individual person what they like or don’t. Definitely worth a trip to both dealerships and give the bikes a spin. Ride safe

[@FullThrottleCA]

Thanks bro! Haven't seen you around in a while 😎✌️

[@Travelin4us]

@@FullThrottleCA definitely it’s been a minute.

[@rooster-zg4oo]

That's the problem..Indians dealer network sucks and at least around Houston they can't fix them for shit or get parts..

[@johnnycheese4532]

Harley is the Lincoln of motorcycles and Indian is Chevy.

[@jamiehartwig4788]

How bout one of each! Yeah baby!

[@Gunker02]

ive been a harley guy for the last few years and im now on my 3rd harley, but that sport chief is sharp looking. kind of BS we have to buy a fairing for the LRS and the Sport chief comes with one.

[@jamesjoanisse2423]

I own a chief and in Canada , after taxes and all fees , the Indian was a lot cheaper . almost 10k difference . So I went with the Indian Chief and I love it

[@alexmaresh6005]

I currently have a 23 Sport Chief and love it!

[@tjf2258]

HD feels more solid and dare I say more refined…Indian felt looser but quicker. Tech is an Indian win…but me thinks reliability is still a question…way I figure it my throttle hand is my ride mode selector. For my $$ I’d take the HD…but really glad Indians back

[@BlastHands]

As someone who commutes 50 miles round trip daily for work I just wish the gas tank was a larger capacity, im ok with the fairing. I need that extra time between filling up. 5gal would have been better, 6 would be perfect.

[@joevsfood]

It's less of a deal than you are making it.

[@BlastHands]

@Joe Preston who's making a deal? Lol

[@joevsfood]

@BlastHands sounds like you are, over one gallon of capacity. In a motorcycle lol. I mean, one tank of gas per week isn't good enough? Fill up on every Saturday? Jesus Christ.

[@BlastHands]

@Joe Preston lol im not a weekend cruisier. When actually commuting 50 miles everyday for work you don't get one tank for the whole week. It lasts at most 1 day and half of the next day.

[@joevsfood]

@BlastHands i get it. If you are commuting on a motorcycle, you're obviously concerned about every gallon of gas.

[@WorldzMo5t3pic]

I'm not a big fan of bagger-style fairings but good lord I can feel Indian pulling me in...

[@babaozhou5822]

TBH AS A CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE OWNER I DON'T LIKE THE FAIRING OF THE SPORT CHIEF

[@LesterSuarezGonzalez-dz9ns]

Definitively The Amazing Indian Sport Chief!!!, Because its prettier and it has much more technology!!!

[@robdlc438]

I’d get the HD for the shallow reason that I already have 4 HD jackets and I’d have to replace all of them if I bought the Indian. But both bikes are pretty cool.

[@MrWolfgang1981]

🤣

[@ricokimbro4316]

Why didn’t Indian go all the way in with the matching hard bags?

[@joevsfood]

Because it is a cruiser. Not a bagger. Thus competes with the Low Rider S. Not the Low Rider ST

[@Txcowboy80]

My Indian Scout is my baby, Sport Chief is the next bike in my wolf pack. 👊

[@aspen9062]

The word ‘style’ will tell you all ya need to know. Now, if ‘club’ is your gig ya need to find a Dyna.

[@vmotobiker]

HD Low Rider S all the way. I've owned the whole Spectrum. Japanese, Italian, German, and now American HD

[@m3talc0re]

And the digital tach on the Polaris is not a pro, it's a con, or at best, just a matter of personal taste. I am so thankful Harley put the analog tach on the FXLRS and not the digital display found on the Sportster S. And then the video talks about putting the Sport Chief in "sport mode", I'm so damn glad my bike doesn't have useless modes that nobody is actually ever going to actually use and change. Putting it into sport mode isn't going to make it suddenly a faster bike, it just ungimps the restrictive shit. Learn to ride and you don't need restriction modes to ride in the rain.

[@Bleggh]

To each their own but I’ve ridden both, the sport chief for less mileage easily, and trust me I’m the hater who said “who tf needs cruise control”. That said I love the sport chief and its 2 useful modes lol, the standard is well for beginners who shouldn’t have a 1900cc(ish) bike. But the sport(should be standard) and touring mode, you ever go on a long ride you know the ST and Indians sport mode are so much harder on the body compared to a traditional touring cruiser. The sport chiefs tour mode lightens up the throttle and from what I’ve felt through 1000 miles in a couple months some how the ride on my butt and lower back feel so much better. The tac is amazing and you have no idea how much I hate saying that, plus you get an app on your phone that tracks the bike if you get drunk and lose it, gets stolen, or you crash and your family can’t find ya cuz ya unconscious, app leads ya right to it. It also shows you real time ride details etc, cringy right😅😂😂. New Buell looks tight too, 2025 ima get one.

[@markcassidy7442]

What's the point of spending extra money for a new bike if it doesn't have a complete warranty, indian has no paint warranty, harley davidson has a co.plete warranty, how are they comparable? !

[@elcomodoro1367]

Low rider s is better, I can't understand how Indian puts such a big engine with an air cooling system, the engine gets too hot in traffic and cylinder deactivation doesn't help much

[@breakfast00club..11]

I had the Chief the throttle was off and they could not fix it..

[@scottw550]

You don't have to pay the 'Harley Tax' when you buy the Indian.

[@tabootaboo384]

I’m going with the sports chief

[@BM-uj7rt]

Thereal first american bike and that is Indian

[@namgtv1529]

Sport cheif looks more sexy than low rider s

[@Cry3d]

indian top ✌️😎

[@jaynappierii1857]

I looked and almost bought an Indian but I bought the lowrider S instead.

[@lornlaz1]

How is the low rider s treating you ? I’m also looking at them but I do like the sport chief

[@jmang5953]

I cant decide!😂

[@GigachadAKM]

Sport chief over the lame woke Harley!

[@jmac6242]

Low Rider S. Larger fuel tank. It Is A Harley. No Brainer.

[@emilyarelyvictor1]

Buell MEGA CRUISER!

[@SidewaysBurnouts]

looked that up, thats pretty interesting they made a dyna type buell, which was the HD sport bike division. Wonder if it does well, if they will double down and expands the line.

[@montha123]

Harley lowrider s , better suspension , better performance, holds its value better over time , better accessories & customisation possibilities , better all round bike

[@joevsfood]

No, it does NOT have been suspension. As far as perfoemance, I will put mine against a Low Rider S all day every day

[@rooster-zg4oo]

Harley is lighter, has more hp and torque, more lean angle and is cheaper. Win win win win. Looks is a toss up. I'm not a fan of fairings but the chiefs is about as perfect as it gets.

[@SidewaysBurnouts]

so far the main thing i see that is the diffence is the radio, if the low rider can blare music, it would be nice if somebody listened to actual biker classic rock. usually its some super lame stuff you pretend not to hear coming from a HD.

[@luismarques7831]

Please don’t compare those two. Indian looks chinese. Looks Cheap. Harley is on another level.

[@MrWolfgang1981]

😂🤦‍♀

[@vernlochtefeld1626]

Harley wins this one. Glad Indian is competing though. The Thunderstroke makes beautiful music but performance beyond stock is hands down the M8. Baddest big bore build NA Thunderstroke I can find on the internet is 125HP. Their is lots of 150HP M8s out there.

[@official_dutchess]

I dig the Indian and it a great competitor to the Low Rider S, but Harley will hold its value better and offers way more customization. Harley wins.

[@ZERODOSI]

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