Indian Pursuit vs Challenger Dark Horse! There's A Clear Winner

[@SpudsMcHaggis]

In my opinion always get the fully decked out model to begin with. I have a Victory Cross Country Tour and would never have bought a Cross Country since you can strip the Tour down without cost but, it will cost you more then the tour to build up the Cross Country to tour specs and the same applies with the Challenger versus the Pursuit and also the Chieftain versus the Roadmaster.

[@christopherschier-bd2cu]

I bought a 22 Challenger limited Road it less than three thousand miles. Traded in for the Pursuit Elite took a loss but happy

[@TheRoberto1971]

I bought the 2023 Challenger and added the low profile trunk. Looks bad ass

[@dennismims2999]

I commented on one of your earlier videos involving the Pursuit, and in my opinion that it's better to get the Pursuit and strip it to the point you want, rather than to build a Challenger (much more expensive). I planned to take off my trunk and lowers but found out just how useful the trunk was, so it's still on. I still think that I'm going to take off the lowers next year for the miserable heat. I waited 2 years for the Pursuit to come out before getting my new Indian. When the Chieftain came out in 2014 it took 2 years for the Roadmaster to come out and I knew it was a matter of time until Indian came out with a frame mount fairing. Just didn't think it would take 6 years for the Challenger then 2 more for the Pursuit. Although I was really happy that I waited. To see the water cooled 108 with more torque and horsepower than any other stock bike on the road, is great, even though I'm not a speed demon anymore. Now for my personal info regarding the airflow on the Pursuit. Don't open completely, and forget about the vents. There are 2 plastic clamps where the lowers attach to the top of the highway bars, open the vent handle to the inside of the outside clamp. This will direct the air to the engine and make the heat pass between the engine, and your legs. As far as the guy that doesn't care for the sound of the 108, personally, I like being able to hear my music over the rumble of pipes that are too loud. My 60's, 70's, and 80's Rock & Roll, through my MP3 player, cranked up to 7 is louder than any exhaust I've heard. Personally over medium level 5 volume is more than enough at 70 mph on the interstate. For those who are unaware, there are 3 levels to each number on the volume.

[@keystomotoadventures2399]

Just ordered the Indian Dark Horse Pursuit Premium. I went with the striker metallic over metallic black. I pick her up on Thursday.

[@xcpilot618]

Dealer said to me when I bought my Roadmaster-If you think you will ever want a trunk buy the Roadmaster rather than a Chieftain, the accessories are way expensive. Excellent advice. I ride 75% with out the trunk, but when I need it it is sitting in my garage. When I get my next ride it will be a Pursuit.

[@Lythmar]

I am pretty sure the electronic shock is available from the parts store and will work with the Challenger.

[@TheRoberto1971]

Yes the electronic shock is available for the Challenger

[@blackbuttecruizr]

The Challenger is almost $10k less at my local dealer... No brainer for a cheapskate such as myself.

[@forgedglory]

I would get the challenger and the detachable tour pack. I’m not a fan of tour packs, but I would need one if I’m going with the wife on a trip.

[@Valkyrie0307]

I chose the Challenger strictly because of the war bonnet on the tank. The Indian script is OK, but I prefer the war bonnet. Both bikes are awesome though.

[@Dcruznontwos]

Love the video and comparison, I actually had the opportunity to own both. I had the Indian dark horse challenger 2021 to which I did over 37,000 miles two coast to coast rides on it. I accessorized the hell out of it to the point it was looking like a pursuit. Then they came out with the pursuit😂.... I ended up trading in the challenger for the 2023 pursuit dark horse. Love both bikes , but loving the pursuit little more, guess due to the few added features that I didn't have on the challenger ie:adjustable shocks heated seats and grips . The feel and handlng of the pursuit feels slightly different than the challenger for some reason, in a good way. Seems a bit more nibble, have to check the ground clearance on it 🤔 that maybe factor. 🤔. But either way both great bikes still getting accustomed to the pursuit and love it have it just over a month and hope to hit 5,000 miles before season is over. Short season here in NYC. Keep videos coming

[@michaelschmitzerle2587]

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

[@slayer8actual]

I went for the Pursuit, not because I like the tour package, but because I can take it off for FREE. The dealership near me had several Indians, including both of the ones you featured here, for an end of model year sale. The 2023 Pursuit which was normally priced at about $34,000 +/- depending on your location, was priced at $26,000, the same price as some of the 2024 models on the showroom without any tour packages. I was coming off a 2021 HD Street Glide which was wrecked the week before by a "distracted driver" running a stop sign, and really wanted to look at more Harleys to replace that one. But once I saw these bikes and prices offered, I reconsidered. I almost went for the Roadmaster since the fairing is basically the same concept as the Street Glide and I was very familiar with the layout and handling characteristics of it. However, Ms. Slayer didn't like the color.....yeah, I know....so I went with the Pursuit. Now I do spend a great deal of time by myself on the bike as I do all my bikes, and do not have the wife with me most of the times. For that reason I really didn't want the trunk because I really don't have any use for it and I don't like the way they look. Still, since I can simply take it off and put it back on for those times when the wife does want to ride, it's a very quick and simple step. AND I don't have to "upgrade". And I was able to get the dealership to come off the price a bit more and Indian was offering a additional $2,000 off, and I got a military discount tossed in there too....I could not say no.

[@ChadGrimes]

Loved every minute. Had it 11 months about to cross 10k. I can easily fit our helmets with senas attached 3xl & lg.

[@krodkrod8132]

I have the 2024 Challenger Pursuit Darkhorse and i have been riding it in 40 degree weather. The heated grips and seat are awesome. I'm going to keep riding it when it gets down in the 30s to see how well it keeps me warm. I keep the windshield at the highest setting and i get almost no wind on me.

[@JamesDowning-x2r]

I just got a pursuit darkhorse premium and I love it

[@tommcguire2346]

What about passengers seat? Do they sell the larger one for challenger?

[@TheDankh]

You can fit 2 full size helmets in the trunk of the pursuit (or the roadmaster)... my buddy does it all the time.

[@izzojoseph2]

Funny how you’re reviewing the Indian with Harley gloves😂 I love the Indians and was sweet of getting a dark horse or pursuit (hadn’t decided) then Harley went ahead and absolutely stacked their 2024 line up with a series of upgrades. I have a little more homework to do now😂

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice video keep up the good work I like the challenger

[@119topdawg]

Love them both - i went with the pursuit. I had an2019 Chieftain Darkhorse that I built into a “Roadmaster “ and it was a great bike, however i found myself wishing I had gone Roadmaster from the beginning.

[@jeffpalmer5502]

You will appreciate that bar behind the tour pack if you ever have to push that thing! Just turned 98K on my cross country Vic. They are similar to ride. I think I’ll pull the plug on one of those pursuits though, but I’ll keep the old Vic too. The Vic with its rounded top saddlebags and bigger tour pack actually has 43 gallons of storage. Maybe they’ll come out with a bat wing version called the Indian Victor!😄🍻

[@ericperry72]

If you buy a dark horse challenger you can still add that electronic shock

[@Bikerbug2020]

Yeah I bought the Darkhorse Challenger and purchased the Electronic Shock, it took 6 months to get one.. with the shock it is super comfy.

[@thetraveler5798]

Like them both, would modified them both ‼️ To personal preference ❗ Thanks for your input 👍 , particularly the "trunk bigger is better 😁‼️ 😎🤙

[@charlesbeatonrealestate8619]

I rode my challenger dark horse for a year. Ended up buying a 24 pursuit icon. It would have cost me 15k to get all of the upgrades the pursuit had. For example the tour pack, suspension and audio alone was 10k. Definitely more value in the pursuit.

[@mayaastuce]

Bonjour, j'adore cette moto j'ai essaye la Challenger Dark super moto pfff incroyable je pense craque lol Hello, I love this bike I tried the Challenger Dark super bike pfff incredible I think I'm falling for it lol merci pour cette vidéos thank you for this video

[@Mortiz350]

You can definitely fit 2 full size helmets in the pursuit tour pack. I do it all the time. I 2 modular shoeis in there

[@jimc1586]

So much for pulling over to the right as required by law. Genius.

[@David-yp4fl]

I have not road the pursue I love the Challenger 🇺🇲 Love from DeKalb Mississippi USA 🇺🇲

[@tomlawson5655]

I have a Victory Magmun which I absolutely love. The biggest complaints from the Victorys is wind buffeting. The Victorys have great looking fairing in my opinion. The Indians not so much, but I'd love to hear some thoughts on how calm the ride is behind Indian fairings.

[@richardcooper7047]

Buy witchdoctors have lowers that stop that buffeting. Have a '17 Roadmaster how the fairing is made with a lip really no buffet at all. Now the others the fairing is built different don't know. But most dealers thru Indian all bikes on the floor are ready for demo.

[@paulfreespirit]

Great review 👍👍

[@dshootist]

Agree with the over-badging that Indian is known for. Once upon a time, Indian design was very obvious, but I've never been a fan of sixteen logos all over any vehicle.

[@zef1881]

Dark horse 😀🙌🙌

[@erics9754]

Indian Pursuit all day looks so much nicer hate the flat black murdered out fad love the big chrome Indian letters on tank!

[@jetjock400]

I like the tank logo way better on the challenger... big decision for me since we don't do really long trips, I think the tour pack on the pursuit is butt ugly... I much prefer the look of the Indian sissy bar and backrest...

[@tommorrow5299]

Will they come out with dark horse pursuit?

[@otisgilyard4912]

I own the Pursuit dark Horse Premium. It is a pretty bad Azz bike

[@dodgethis12]

I think my next bike will be the Pursuit.

[@benpaynter8348]

Hey it’s the first Indian motorcycle review where the dash isn’t lit up like a Christmas tree with warning lights! Don’t hate Indian but Christ there’s a lot of reviews with warning lights up on the dash…

[@charlesscharfy6607]

maybe you should invest in non HD gloves when you are providing your 215 lbs opinions

[@amjrpain919]

It was Victory before it became Indian!...just say'n 🤨

[@Firemedic1985]

Dude you're such a joke