Review of the 2021 Indian Vintage Dark Horse

[@HabitualFixation]

Something about the old school look. I love the new 2022 Chief’s but think I prefer the Vintage. Just me 😆

[@aarsenalfan]

If Vintage had 116 engine stock. 👌 Maybe 2022 model !

[@kettabee]

I watched this video 3 times! You have got me so ready for my test ride tomorrow in Greensboro, NC!!! I am so excited for me! Thank you for this awesom review, and your honesty.

[@RabidHedgehog]

Let me know how you like it too!

[@kettabee]

@@RabidHedgehog ok, I got to ride the vintage dark horse last week. Omg!!! It was so smooth. I'm 5'6 and the bike sits low. It was perfect for me. Seeing the vintage in person puts the pictures to shame...lol. Thanks to your review and actually experiencing the ride for myself, I was sold... lol. Picking up my ride on Saturday.

[@KevinEberhardt91B]

Thanks for this review. I bought that bike at Indian OKC not long after I saw this video 2 years ago.

[@RabidHedgehog]

Still have it?

[@JTroskaTV]

I have the Chief Vintage with the quick release windshield. I honestly prefer the ride without the shield. If anybody is on the fence because of the lack of shield on the Dark Horse, don’t sweat it-you’re not missing much.

[@sanj5026]

How's the bike man? Your first bike or what did you trade in

[@JTroskaTV]

@@sanj5026 it’s my second bike. I had a Honda Shadow 750 before. I’ve grown to appreciate the windshield more since my first comment. It’s good in the cold winter. But I still don’t use it in the hot summer. The Chief Vintage is a very fun bike. Probably not the best choice for a daily commuter, because the white wall tires and soft bags would be a nuisance to maintain in bad weather. But for sunny weekend joy rides, it’s really great.

[@sanj5026]

@@JTroskaTV nice!

[@philthome1303]

Thanks Hedgehog! 👍 Your enthusiastic and informative review really helped in my decision process. Picking up a new Vintage Dark Horse in Daytona next month. 🏍😁

[@mosgor]

Great review, really brought to the table how to understand this motorcycle. Your knowledge of iIndian motorcycle gave you the opportunity to understand what Indian wanted to give us with the Vintage Dark Horse - And gave me the urge to own one. Thanks !

[@kylemiller2429]

I like the vintage compared to other models. I have a scout, thinking about upgrading to do some more comfortable rides. Going back and forth between the vintage and springfield. Great video. Makes me want to get this specific vintage

[@rayjensen4480]

A GREAT REVIEW! I appreciate it. I'm 6'4" with a 33 inch inseam and I want one of these. I have an Electraglide now....and I love it...but it was built for slightly smaller people! I like those long, lanky bikes. I used to run a "Gilroy" years Indian store....and I loved riding the big ass 68 inch wheelbase cruisers! Looks like I NEED one of these! LOL!

[@clintoncoey9840]

I have leather bags on my bike now. I think the blacked out hard bags would do it more justice, beautiful bike though I'll be trying to pick up a springfield DH soon as I pays some bills off.

[@michaelsisk5938]

Same as my 2019 chief chief darkhorse with bags , air shock and tire pressure monitor. I replaced many of the indian logo covers, shift peg, brake pad and floor boards with Kurykayn items. Hogwortz led headlight a must. Grip Puppies for grip vibration. Also crash bars.New Mustang seat ordered. Bike is now a show stopper!

[@davidugarte3826]

I’ve been debating on this bike for a while. Thanks for the video. I think I will get this bike now.

[@daveyarmstrong86]

Love the Dark Horse! Thanks for the review!!

[@dolans.g7259]

Any Idea why they changed the bike design? I'd prefer this over the new one

[@bjornaltmann8184]

Surprisingly all Thunder Strokes in the 2021 line up in Europe are 116s!....Also this Dark Horse Vintage. So different than the US 2021 Line up.

[@RabidHedgehog]

That is lucky. Probably easier to do Euro 5 with only the one engine I bet.

[@Oliverj-ne6iw]

The dark horse just looks bad ass

[@WildOn2sVlog]

Good review very similar to the Chief dark horse and really enjoy my bike. But looking to upgrade

[@bjornaltmann8184]

Very nice and informative video again Rabid Hedgehog! it is just too nice riding without a fairing, that's why I am still in love with my Springfield I bought 2016! And I agree, the agility is a bit better compared to fairing models. BUT!...Occasionally a fairing is just nice and practical. The stock windshields are producing a lot of more buffeting than a full fairing. That is the reason why I will buy from the US an aftermarket quick release Batwing fairing. Then I have the best of both worlds and let the weather and my mood decide how I want to ride! :-)

[@RabidHedgehog]

Not a bad idea on the quick release fairing.

[@shadowwolf461]

I've been playin around with their custom shop options and I want this bike so bad!

[@pabiker2147]

All Dark Horses should come standard with the 116, other than that I love this bike.

[@sanj5026]

Big bore 3 I guess. What's this bikes size ? 111?

[@mybudinesd4545]

Did it come with the quick release windshield as an option. The Vintage was the smoothest riding bike in the Indian lineup.

[@RabidHedgehog]

It can be purchased but the bike is naked stock.

[@fortpilleddrainer5634]

If it wasn’t double the price of my car it would already be sitting in my garage

[@shawnsmeltz7426]

Was debating between this bike and the new 2022 chief bobber dark horse. Which would you recommend? My experience is very limited and haven't been in the saddle for almost 30 years

[@JLDock]

It would have been great if the 116 was standard.

[@melchiorphoenix1357]

Loved the review, Can someone please explain what's the difference between the Springfield dark horse, chief dark horse and vintage dark horse are they different motorcycles or different trims of the same motorcycle. Thanks in advance

[@RabidHedgehog]

The Springfield is going to be the hard bag version that can be locked up with a 116 engine, little bit longer than the Chieftain but a smidge shorter than the Vintage bike with higher mini apes and such. The Vintage is the longer version and lightest as well with only the 111 engine available right now with leather bags that do not lock. The Chief Dark Hose has left production and it and the Vintage are pretty much the same except bags between those two.

[@gurbie]

I don’t get the need for “power modes” on a big V- twin cruiser. Did you find them useful at all?

[@RabidHedgehog]

My daily rider is the Chieftain and it has the three modes of rain, tour, and sport as well. I do actually find them more useful in adverse weather for sure since it takes the bite out of the throttle, however, 98% of the time or more I am in Sport mode because I like that quick action throttle response vs the other two lazy modes.

[@gurbie]

Rabid Hedgehog Thanks! I ride an FZ-09. I find that the three rider modes on that thing are very useful.

[@michaelsisk5938]

Hell yes! Tour for rain , Standard for cruising and Sport for the twisties.

[@aarsenalfan]

Can you drive it in the rain ? Talking about TC !

[@RabidHedgehog]

It's not hard to ride in the rain. Stick it in rain mode and just cruise.

[@ChargerusPrime]

My question is, how does this compare to a 2018 chief dark horse? I plan on getting one of those as my first bike and I'm curious as to the differences there may be like in suspension and power delivery.

[@RabidHedgehog]

They will be near identical since those years share the same platform over all. The seats are kind of the biggest difference with the Vintage having more long legs built in.

[@ChargerusPrime]

@@RabidHedgehog ah, I gotcha. Well I'm only about 6'0 maybe 6'1 in my riding boots so I think I'll be okay without the extra space for my legs lol. I'm genuinely excited to get in the wind.

[@laundrysoap2538]

Bike go vroooooom

[@Manutschki]

Website says 116 engine not 111. in Germany its 32 Grand - 6-7k more than the chief - that’s just crazy.

[@RabidHedgehog]

The US market gets the 111 and everyone else gets 116 is what I learned. But yeah that price jump is immense.

[@Manutschki]

Rabid Hedgehog interesting - would be better the other way round given Indian has no single bike in the mid range around 20k anymore - people are now moving to get a fat boy and such - cost 8k less - was all but a smart move from Indian to get rid of a normal priced chief DH :-( hope they’re going to wake up anytime soon

[@mybudinesd4545]

Did you turn on the cylinder shutdown mode to help with the heat?

[@RabidHedgehog]

It was already on

[@AnPoleSports]

This is the most comfortable Indian motorcycle? I mean about the back

[@RabidHedgehog]

The bigger plusher seat wins the day on this one so to me it's the most comfy

[@mandizzle0517]

I prefer this to the new chief

[@mortalterrorRE]

I basically have to drive to Oklahoma to see an Indian dealership.. 😢

[@RabidHedgehog]

Where do you live?

[@mortalterrorRE]

Rabid Hedgehog Austin Texas 🤠 We used to have one here but it closed down

[@mortalterrorRE]

Rabid Hedgehog Big fan of your channel by the way, I think it’s awesome that you get to ride and demo these bikes for us! Peanut butter and jealous!

[@RabidHedgehog]

I am a bit surprised there's nothing close for Indian Dealers down there.

[@joevsfood]

@@mortalterrorRE Bell County Motoworks. They sell new Indians. I bought my 2020 Chief DH there in June. Also: Lonestar Indian in Garland, TX Fort Worth Indian Broadway Power Sports in Tyler, TX Plenty of options dude. And I am probably missing some dealers.

[@TwitchyMovies]

Its still a Chief to me lol its an Indian for goodness sakes

[@deltaman1804]

wow empty roads! UK roads are rammed 24/7

[@ManuelSosaDarkTaker]

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

I'm so mad they slapped stock bags on it and then raised the price AGAIN. Remember when it had chrome trim, and powertrain, and cost only 17500? And then they blacked the whole thing out and charged 1000$ more for it, and now they put boomer ass frill bags on it and slapped another 1000$ on it. Indian stop. People dont want boomer bikes that cost that much.

[@chrisanderson1-66]

Whatever anime boy

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

@@chrisanderson1-66 I'm a lady.

[@khaccanhle1930]

Nice bike. But, another black bike? Yawn . . No one ever thinks of that idea.

[@RabidHedgehog]

I do hope that some other colors come out eventually. But Mr. Ford was right in many cases. You can have it as long as it's in black.

[@JTroskaTV]

When I first walked into an Indian dealer years ago, it was the beautiful unique colors that made me fall in love. Now they’ve dropped most of the best colors that made the brand stand out. Glad I managed to grab one of the last remaining Sky Blue / Pearl White Chief Vintage bikes.

[@khaccanhle1930]

@@JTroskaTV one of the strong points of Indian motorcycles was the striking color selection. I liked the chief in blue and white, I liked the Scout in Willow Green and cream. Sadly, the color choices have reduced over the past years. Can you even get an Indian in the Indian red?

[@CraigSmith568]

I don't like the look of the front fender at all. I also think the fringe is the dumbest thing ever put on a motorcycle. I can't believe a manufacturer actually did this. Also don't care for the way the handlebars lay down so low and have to come back so far for the rider. I don't think that riding modes are required on this type of bike either. Just give me sport mode and leave it at that. Now what do I like? I do like the solo seat. I think nothing looks better than a solo. I like that is doesn't have a heel shifter. I like that it doesn't have a windshield. I like that is has cast wheels. I like that it has cruise control. I like the lack of chrome. I like that it has dual discs on the front. I did go to Indians website and they have one with ape-hanger style bars which look so much better. If you did that and changed the front fender and cut off the fringe this bike would be a huge improvement.

[@markhenry192]

Too much dark, makes it a bit boring to look at. needs a few chrome accents. Great review, thanks