Honda Goldwing rider encouraged to Ride 2022 Indian Challenger. Impression?

[@FinesseTheChallenger]

Yessir great bike! Glad you had the chance to check it out. I’m always curious to hear other riders reactions to it, great video!

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Definitely my friend. It is the real deal. Great experience.

[@jerrybradford5073]

I am at 2023 Daytona Bike Week. I demoed the Pursuit Limited Friday and was very impressed with its comfort and power. Saturday I demoed the Goldwing manual and thought it road smoother, shifted smoother, took the curves better and also has reverse. It also runs on regular gas and was about $10,000 less than the Pursuit! Both bikes are awesome but I’m definitely leaning towards the Wing!

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Nice Jerry. I wanted to demo the pursuit but none was available. Very good points about the difference in cost and and regular vs premium fuel. The difference in smooth shifting I believe is due to the difference in power plants. The V-Twin is never going to be as smooth as the boxer 6 engine. Shifting is like butter. Having reverse to me is a game changer. The luggage carrying capacity in the pursuit a lot better.

[@terryanderson8354]

Enjoying your content! Keep up the great work 👍

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Thanks Terry

[@tjmac1453]

Glad to see you like the Challenger. I have had 37 bikes. Currently in my garage is a 2020 Challenger, 2010 Victory Cross Country and 2008 Ness edition Jackpot. I bought my Challenger new from factory and took delivery August 23, 2020. Over all it might be my favorite bike. I think my Victory Cross Country is easier on a really long ride. But got to love that eye popping performance of the Challenger. At first I didnt think I would like the fixed fairing. But after only a few ride I got used to that handling. It handles like a bike with no fairing. I have stage one air, K&N filter, Cobra exhaust. I really need to upgrade the horn to an air horn.

[@richthereturnrider6737]

You are blessed to be able to enjoy so many great toys. There is no one that can question your knowledge about bikes. If you say it’s good I believe it. Lots of technology performance and comfort. It definitely check all of the boxes. Thanks for watching and sharing the knowledge.

[@leftlegtrumpcard8152]

I heard the challenger described as the offspring of a roadglide and goldwing. Awesome review man

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Thanks dude. I like that description. Wow! . Thanks for watching.

[@1986devildog]

Great content Rich! Thanks for sharing your Challenger test ride experience. Love it!!

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Thanks Mike. It was an awesome experience. Thanks for watching

[@GT-sj3si]

My 2022 Indian Pursuit Darkhorse Icon is the 3rd Indian in my garage. Traded my 2020 Challenger Limited and my 2017 Indian Roadmaster for the new one since it is basically the culmination of the two older bikes. So far I have had no maintenance issues with an Indian motorcycle.

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Great comment. I have not heard anything negative about Indians. Definitely making its mark. Riding that Challenger was a thrill.

[@freddybgoldwinging2605]

Rich, you’re absolutely right! The Indian Challenger is a wonderful bike but would buy it as an extra bike and not as a trade for my 2018 Honda Goldwing Tour DCT Airbag. Thanks for the review!

[@richthereturnrider6737]

You’re welcome. Thanks for warning. Was definitely a fun bike

[@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle]

What’s up brother. Ok so when are you picking up the Challenger?

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Yeah! Yeah! I better not talk to our brother Finesse or it might be this weekend. Lol. That bike is a blast. Power technology and comfortable. Still would like to see the Pursuit.

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

Love from DeKalb Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@GEN084]

I love the m109.. but I’m not getting one until the add cruise control. More wind protection, and more fit for taller guys

[@richthereturnrider6737]

@@GEN084 I don’t think that’s going to happen. They are trying to keep the bike retro. Not even ABS. Thanks for watching.

[@benjaminharriel6965]

Rich, You’re right! That Goldwing was very nice!😊

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Definitely.

[@jerrybradford5073]

As far as the custom paint on the Goldwing in Ocala…it was painted by a guy out of Deland. I asked him how much it would be to do one similar for me and he said about $3,000

[@richthereturnrider6737]

$3,000 is about what I would expect. It cost about $2,800 to do a rap. Paint jobs can be expensive but probably worth it.

[@anthonypeace6909]

You should’ve test rode that Victory XCT, that was in the background… most comfortable bike Polaris made.

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Ok I will see if I could set that up. Thanks

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Will research it 1rst.

[@TechT1999]

Have you ridden any of the previous generation wings? If not you should try one since the Honda Goldwing has been out since 1975.

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Absolutely. I am going to make it a priority. They always looked intimidating to me but now with a little more experience I have to. Thanks for watching. Ride safe.

[@billgraham4630]

I noticed that the windscreen on the Honda goldwing moves around a lot are they making the plastic thiner don't like that ,a lot of the manufacturers are doing this getting cheap?

[@richthereturnrider6737]

@@billgraham4630 Never noticed it. Not ever a concern for me. It is delicate and easy to scratch. F4 customs is preferred.

[@ericperry72]

Hey, I from Detroit and I love that torque my m109r has, but I need a bagger ASAP and a few guys who also owned m109r went with the Yamaha Eluder as they are torque monster also, have you had a chance to ride one and if so what's your impression?

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Yeah, don’t know about the Elude but check out the Star Venture. Was not a fan of the look for the price. I do believe yamaha make great bikes but just wasn’t impressed enough to test ride it.

[@RidingBig84]

I sold my 2011 M109R and purchased a 2021 Challenger Limited. I have no regrets. Most comfortable bike ive ever owned and i love it all the way around!

[@ericperry72]

@@richthereturnrider6737 yeah the Eluder and Venture are the same bike just the Venture has the tour pack. The thing is I read a article where the HD, Venture, and Challenger were tested, and the Venture came out on top overall, the Challenger was a close second. Yamaha has more torque but the Indian has more HP. I want the best highway cruiser so I guess I need to go test ride both.

[@richthereturnrider6737]

@@ericperry72 absolutely. Can’t make a decision without the test ride. It’s sometimes difficult to test ride the Japanese bikes, but if I can’t ride I can’t buy.

[@richthereturnrider6737]

@@RidingBig84 I can see that. No comparison between the two bikes. The M109r is a different kind of riding for me.

[@alp3781]

My 2020 GW Tour is like no other bike I have ever owned. Yes, not perfect like any other machine out there. If I would sell it tomorrow, I would get the Indian Pursuit. Indian killed it with that new style/design. I would never get an HD after seeing the Indian. I love my Wing so much, no way its leaving me anytime soon.

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Love my wing also but definitely want to check out that pursuit. Thanks for watching.

[@alp3781]

@@richthereturnrider6737 I just worry about the heavy heat coming at slow speeds or at stop lights. I was told, it could be an issue.

[@richthereturnrider6737]

@@alp3781 it’s liquid cool. Don’t see that being an issue but I don’t know.

[@navcop33]

Got a HD and a Wing. I'll stick with my wing. Great video!

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Thanks Bruce. Thanks for watching

[@bryancisco4234]

thank you for the example of different car styles. The CTX sound like a winner. I have a 2002 wing and need to ride a newer model. I also love the Pursuit .

[@ProriderCentralTexasYouTube]

I have been wanting to ride the Challenger.

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Do it Paul. Great bike. The power will put a grin on your face. Was great fun.

[@onlyhereonce7290]

What a great video. Thanks for sharing !

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Thanks. Thanks for watching.

[@masterspin7796]

I roll with a 2022 BMW 1250 R/T...Love the new Gold Wings but the fuel capacity was a deal killer...

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Yeah, BMW are performance beast. Fuel capacity was never a problem for me. I never stay in the saddle that long. By time it’s time to gas up it’s time to stretch my legs to prevent DVTs.lol. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@masterspin7796]

@@richthereturnrider6737 I did 308 miles today on a Lake Tahoe solo ride, I still have 13 miles left before reserve...I filled it this morning before I split.

[@richthereturnrider6737]

@@masterspin7796 I don’t have 300 miles of riding straight in me so I might as well stop and fill up.lol. BMW did great with that bike. Ride safe my friend.

[@masterspin7796]

@@richthereturnrider6737 I had zero issues with cars on this ride but...3 motorcycles one was a pretty close call.

[@billgraham4630]

The Goldwing is a great bike ! So is the Indian its preference!

[@richthereturnrider6737]

@@billgraham4630 Absolutely, big fan of the Challenger. Would definitely own one.

[@nelsongn9]

I remember you from Robert Simmons group ride. How have you been sir

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Hey Nelson. How are you? I am well. Riding as often as I can. How is that Honda 750?

[@TheGanZztaLyfestyle]

The only thing the Honda Goldwing has on the Challenger is the reverse feature. Enjoy the ride I'm pretty sure you will think about making the switch. Go to my channel and check out my Challenger

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Even though I own the manual Honda do have the DCT also. Different bikes dude. Both great in they own way. As much as I would like to own that Challenger, I wouldn’t be trading the Goldwing for it.

[@hammersix]

I own a 2021 dct tour now last bike 2020 Indian challenger dark horse , Indian doesn’t have the dct or the reliability

[@richthereturnrider6737]

No dispute on Honda reliability. Fact DCT, only Honda. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

Love from DeKalb Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Thanks David. Ride safe.

[@tobylopez445]

DAMN RICH, you look just like DENZEL WASHINGTON.

[@richthereturnrider6737]

Come on Toby. Don’t do that to Denzel. Thanks for watching and commenting.