2023 Indian Sport Chief | Just Another Cruiser!

[@jmlupoludowicy1239]

That’s one nice ride there. That engine might just be the best looking V-twin ever produced! Great review! Cheers, Lupo

[@redangrevival]

😎 It is super cool! These Indian V-Twins are brilliant, such much "character" Cheers

[@annascott2631]

This engine is surprisingly good- great review

[@raydean9330]

Keep up the good work, many thanks for your road tests

[@redangrevival]

Thanks I appreciate it 🙌

[@hmoosawi]

The bike is amazing in terms of design, Thanks for the review

[@redangrevival]

Yup it looks very cool, rides surprisingly well as well! Cheers

[@markiesmith4537]

Hey RedAng - Great video as usual! ...I'm surprised you didn't test the Indian Scout instead...since you obviously loved your Speedmaster and Triumph watched the Scout receive loads of "Best bike of the year" awards when it came out in 2015,,,three years later Triumph released the Speedmaster as an obvious copy of the Scout. Roughly the same size, weight ,fuel tank size and look (chunky tyres , seat height and wheelbase) but one big difference...Triumph only had it's 1200 engine to power it and the 77bhp output was aced by the Scout's 100bhp - it makes all the difference! The Scout has ZIP which is important in urban squirts - the Speedmaster feels a bit flat footed in that respect. I had a Speedmaster for 6 months/2000 miles and traded up to a Scout, I LOVE the extra ZIP and the only downside is the Scout is a tiny bit less comfortable on long rides. Having said that I don't mis the Speedmasters terrible rear monoshock suspension with so little travel that your spine is banged on every speedbump and pothole,(I never get that with the Scout's dual shocks. Given a road with no potholes the Triumph would win on comfort - but a single hole will send you heading home with a pain in your coccyx !!! Take care!

[@redangrevival]

Hi, thanks so much I appreciate that 👍 A great point, I will have to try out the Scout! Sounds like a lovely upgrade

[@markiesmith4537]

One last thing - Triumph copied the Scout's single front disc on the Bobber (but not on the Speedmaster thank goodness) ...the Scout's single front disc is a mistake IMO, especially since it's more powerful than the Speedmaster ... plenty of "WHOAA" moments guaranteed. If riding 2 up or with luggage you will be using the back brake a lot...it does stop but the Speedmaster is much better.

[@kieranlemery5677]

id have to say thats my absolute favourite motorcycle design I have ever seen, personal opinion obviously but its genuinely everything I love to look at in a motorcycle. happy to hear the performance and ergonomics hold up as well lol

[@redangrevival]

👍 It is a very cool style, I love the "club" vibe about it.

[@colin7632]

You doing another tour soon? Binge watched your last posts and they were great. Planning to do Bilbao to Barcelona next year 👍 thanks for your inspiration and ideas.

[@redangrevival]

I would love to asap, but work is getting in the way atm! Enjoy your trip it is fantastic 👍 Cheers, really glad you enjoyed the videos

[@lancerbiker5263]

Agreed, engine is the best part. I'd swap bars to more pulled back and lower, more forward, foot pegs to make it more ride-able. Bike looks great, Another great review. Cheers 🍺

[@redangrevival]

Such a brilliant engine, I was surprised. They give Harley a run for their money! Yup that sounds like some nice mods 👍 Cheers glad you enjoyed it

[@superfed11]

I bought the Dark Horse version of the Chief in the Quartz Grey. Beautiful bike, beautiful color. Thanks for sharing with the community Brother, ride safe.

[@redangrevival]

🙌 great choice and great bike. The it is my pleasure, cheers

[@stanleylawson9015]

Great to see you again , nice bike just crazy money like most in this range but cool all the same

[@redangrevival]

Thanks, its good to be back 👍 Yup the cruiser range just seems to be so expensive! Its shame

[@tedsalmon2533]

I like this bike quite a lot! I'd have to move the bars closer but that's the only change I'd make. It's a lot of money but so is the Moto Guzi v100 Mandello which is another completely different style of bike I'm considering. I've owned Harley's in the past and also a Honda Shadow and my biggest concern is the super low seat hight. I'm riding a Triumph Tiger 850 now and the commanding view of the road ahead you'll never get from a cruiser. I live in the States in Tennessee and the roads here are twisty with lots of blind curves and elevation changes. Riding a cruiser here is a bit like driving an MGB! You have to guess what's over the next rise.

[@redangrevival]

Yup it is a unique bike thats for sure! I agree once you have ridden with a high riding position it is hard to go back!

[@garethtemple6242]

Great review and I love the bike. We have a Krazy Horse branch about an hour from me at Bury St Edmunds. It's a great place to visit just to see all the Indian bikes as well as the other exotica in stock(and a good cafe on site). Never been taken by Harley's, but I must admit I have a bit of a thing for Indians bikes.

[@redangrevival]

Thanks I appreciate it 👍 Yup Kraft Horse is such a great company. I love what they are about and always worth a visit. Cheers

[@reeseprince8]

Great colour

[@jmsti]

I rode many bikes in few years. I enjoyed many bikes. I don’t have favorite manufacturer brand. I love all motorcycle style. GSXR750, Road King are Sport Chief my most favorite. I own a Suzuki GS500F, it’s fun bike! I think it funny when people say sport bike better than American cruiser. Every bike has their own purpose. Some people like slow. Some people like relax body position. Some people like elegant. Some people like V than inline. Some people like ride off-road. I think 3 sexy bike manufacturers are MV Agusta, Harley-Davidson and BMW.

[@redangrevival]

Very well said and I completely agree with you. All styles are great and we all have our different tastes in bikes. 👍

[@gazzau79]

Hello there! Great reviews on the channel and enjoying your content. Can I ask what jacket are you wearing in the video? Thanks.

[@redangrevival]

Hi, thanks so much I appreciate it 👍 Yes it is a Merlin Chigwell Light, great mesh summer jacket

[@RobertoBren]

Good video with useful insights. Love Indian and I'm a member of the tribe. Just wish the torque was also given in foot pounds along with newtons. 116 ci thunderstroke has 120 ft lbs of tourque.

[@redangrevival]

Many thanks I appreciate it 👍 Such great bikes I can't wait to ride more of them

[@mikepopelka2349]

Interesting looking bike! I divorced Polaris several years ago when they dumped the Victory line. At any rate I enjoyed your review and wondered if "Speedy" is still your main ride?

[@redangrevival]

Yup its definitely a different bike, very cool! O yes Speedy is still my favourite (for now!)

[@phildaniels1214]

The riding position does look uncomfortable, would it help if the risers were lower?

[@redangrevival]

I think it may help a bit but not much. It is just an awkward position! You do get used to it a bit eventually

[@timsapper8030]

Very nice but the Price Tag is a little high for most of us

[@redangrevival]

Yup cruiser are just so expensive nowadays!

[@georgegould667]

Is that color storm blue ?

[@redangrevival]

No it is Stealth Gray colour spec

[@georgegould667]

@@redangrevival thanks

[@TommyBHere]

The return of the Victory lineup, rebadged. And thats not a bad thing.

[@georgegould667]

What does the term ( club bike ) mean ?

[@redangrevival]

Basically just means a motorcycle club styled bike. Badass, mini fairing, mini gape handle bars etc… Have you seen Sons Of Anarchy to show?

[@georgegould667]

@@redangrevival thanks

[@1990-t1j]

The seat would be too low for me. Nice-looking bike, though. Expensive. 1890cc air-cooled engine. It's going to fly. I used to love the engine on my MT-01 - air-cooled, 1670cc. There is no substitute for cubes. I don't like touch screens. What's wrong with a switch? Nick J

[@redangrevival]

It is unique thats for sure! Yup seems like all the bigger cruisers these days are very expensive. I guess you pay for CC's. I think the touch screen keeps it nice and simple and minimal looking, it does work very well 👍

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

For me they never seem to get the rative proportions right unlike HD.

[@redangrevival]

Yup fair enough I can understand that.

[@anxiousappliance]

Too bad you couldn't twist the throttle - not going to see that much torque again for a while.

[@redangrevival]

Yup the roads where not the best for testing really! Great engine though

[@judge831]

Cruiser are for people who don't do research before buying and don't wear gear. Change my mind.

[@tomoates8568]

I've owned cruisers, always do a lot of research beforehand. Wear gear too 😉

[@lusjsjmsmsksm7347]

Could say the same about sport bike riders

[@redangrevival]

I think that’s an over generalisation!

[@GraemeBlore]

Ridiculous and vacuous comment.

[@madrat5176]

These American cruisers are laughably overpriced. Cool, but I’ll just get a V4 Ducati or R1 long before one of these grossly underpowered weights on two wheels. Interesting how the Japanese brands can produce a far superior cruiser for a hell of a lot less…

[@redangrevival]

Yup I definitely agree they are crazy expesive!

[@Weirdalbertan]

Don’t be a bitch and make More money lol.

[@hbraks]

These have far more character and presence than any Ducati or jap bike

[@breakfast00club..11]

Very uncomfortable

[@redangrevival]

Yup it’s not made for comfort!