Owning an Indian Motorcycle - A Harley Riders Perspective

[@mrdude3540]

That Indian scout bobber is the best bar hopper bike I have ever seen there’s no comparison from Harley or anyone else in my opinion

[@IronBornRider]

Thanks Mr dude! I agree lol!

[@mrdude3540]

@ what do you think of the new design of the 2025 Scout bobber?

[@IronBornRider]

@ I’m still partial to the older design but overall it’s impressive. I got the chance to demo one last year and it’s still awesome

[@mrdude3540]

@@IronBornRider I like how they took out the huge radiator frame, but I like the older style engine industrial look

[@IronBornRider]

@ agreed. There’s a lot of things to like about the new scouts, but I do prefer the previous gen looks

[@tomoates8568]

I've owned a few different brands, and I've found it's not just the "Harley tax" for me lol. I just love customizing my bikes, so I spend a ton on aftermarket parts no matter what brand I've bought. That said, I do disagree that the Harleys "feel flat" when it comes to power. I've put a slip on exhaust on my Lowrider ST just to get a better exhaust note, but the power it has stock is amazing

[@IronBornRider]

The 117s actually do have a better engine feel, you’re right. But a lot of the Harleys I’ve demo’d over the past 3 years have all felt a tad flat. Could just be me though

[@icyGrip666]

I've not a cruser guy. I've riden several harelys and I've riden the scout and the ftr. Indian gets you good bike out the door, harely gives you a cool looking bike. Ether way enjoy liked the video.

[@IronBornRider]

Right on! Neither is a bad option in my opinion.

[@Jacob99174]

This guy was born with iron in his blood! 👍🏿

[@IronBornRider]

Lol thanks!

[@_S.E.J_]

Love both, but HD will always have my heart ❤️

[@IronBornRider]

Same here brother 🤘

[@NicePantsLance]

I 100% agree. Harley's are a tad overrated, and i chalk it up to people's lack of knowledge on other brands. It's impossible for me to be impressed by any Harley, when i picked up a Rocket 3 Roadster for under $10k and tuned it for free. Now i make more power than a 131ci Harley for way less money, and its more comfortable and reliable. Put 26k flawless miles on it so far. On the other hand, i know guys with newer Harley's that needed engine replacements in the first 3k miles. If you think a Harley is special, go ride a Yamaha Raider, Suzuki M109r, Vulcan 2000, or a Triumph Thunderbird and get back to me. Whatever you can get from a Harley, can easily be trumped by something cheaper off the used marketplace

[@IronBornRider]

Yeah on paper Harleys generally fall flat against the competition. But theyre fun bikes, easy to modify and fix and you can find parts easily. I think everyone should have at least one Harley lol

[@vinthilldesigns4861]

Great video!

[@IronBornRider]

Much appreciated!

[@BossMan302]

It’s not that Harley needs a “stage 1” it’s the tune from the factory is tuned to make the EPA and environmental nuts happy. Indian doesn’t give a shit they shipped tuned maxed. A simple tune on a Harley will put it where it should be. Everyone should own a tuner anyways so it’s not that big of a deal.

[@IronBornRider]

I get the EPA part, but not sure how Indian circumvents it

[@mrdude3540]

@@IronBornRider it’s because Indian motors are better lol 🍻

[@BossMan302]

Harley doesn’t have to circumvent it. Look at the head of Harley Davidson he literally said he is “like a Nazi for the environment” EPA restricts and Harley goes even further.

[@MegaBailey67]

I have plenty of compliments on my 2023 fatboy 😮

[@IronBornRider]

I do love the fatboy 🙌

[@QuinnTales-sq5pl]

You get more for your money with a stock Indian than Harley. Harley have more aftermarket but they have been more available for a longer period. I would say Indian are probably 10 years behind on the over all set up. There are more Harley Davidson dealerships and more independent dealerships, Indian tend to be more multi franchise. The Indian community needs to grow but Polaris do not understand the strength that will give them, they are starting to change that in America but the EMEA is way behind. Also Polaris will not encourage or support independent garages which also reduces the customer support and parts and is the main draw back and restriction on after market parts increasing. I currently own an Indian Roadmaster and love the ride, based in the UK but the support for the rider is very poor! "I love my Indian Motorcycle, Polaris not so much".

[@IronBornRider]

I love that phrase “I love my Indian motorcycle, Polaris not so much” because that embodies everything in this video. Thanks for the comment!

[@QuinnTales-sq5pl]

@@IronBornRider I had that printed on a T'shirt I could send you one, got friends with Victorys so going to do one for them as well.

[@jbone9900]

Im thinking about getting into bike and folks say avoid the fatboy since im new.

[@IronBornRider]

The fatboy is a great bike but I wouldn’t pick it as my first bike