2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse Road Trip Review

[@ADVRaiderKTM]

Revzilla is absolutely killing it with content over the last year! Thanks guys and gals!

[@csolivais1979]

@@ped-ram when did that start?

[@Everendlesss]

I strongly agree. Fantastic content as always

[@joelness]

@@csolivais1979 A couple of the better Highside : Lowside podcasts.

[@semperknifehand5218]

LOVE MY CHIEF BOBBER!!! They’re hard to get for a reason! I got lucky and came across mine on the showroom floor after doing countless hours of research, looking at different brands and bikes. Most people have to wait at least 3 months which can be a turnoff if you’re ready to purchase now. Let me tell you, it is worth the wait, ride what you want and don’t settle for anything less due to impatience. Cheers everyone!!!

[@comfortablyunknown700]

I am not a cruiser guy, but that bike is awesome! Indian did a great job. Maybe I can pull my wife of her HD and put her on the badass Chief.

[@josephcurry4891]

I love what they did with this model. The touchscreen is tasteful and not at all offensive. The engine is so cool and I like that over all they've toned down their cartoony over the top design and gave us something so straight forward and classy. If I had the bones to throw down on a cruiser this would be on my list.

[@andrewdods2236]

Agree 100% 😊👍🏼🤘🏼

[@Thunderbr3wn]

That shot over the Columbia Bridge was really neat too see, cheers from downtown Lancaster!

[@JMsurYT]

Wow. This is how you do a proper review. Nice pictures, sick editing, just enough technical information, a bit of a story and, most importantly, friendship and passion for bikes! Great job guys!

[@yussofross1417]

Yeah. It's honestly captivating

[@nickzanin]

I appreciate the documentary/review style. I would not normally watch a review of the Indian, but this was great.

[@Jordan-vr3os]

You’re not a motorcyclist without stopping at a hipster market for some coffee on your brand new bike.

[@shuttze]

If you dont do that within 24 hours from buying a cafe racer it explodes

[@CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC707]

NO!

[@whyputname]

Or better yet if you don’t do go to a poke bar everyday your bike will kill itself

[@FuglyStick]

Certainly not a motorcycle journalist, that's for sure. Gotta get those Instagram snaps.

[@Ritalie]

As tempting as the liquid cooled engine is, the liquid cooled engine just doesn't even come close to looking as beautiful as the Chief Dark Horse engine. The cooling fins and push rods, and the way the fins are angled, on the air cooled engine, makes it look incredible. It's a very antique, vintage look, but also high tech at the same time. One of the best looking air cooled engines ever made on the Chief Dark Horse. Worth having, just because it really is a work of art. Thank you for talking about that.

[@RevZilla]

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[@easyfromtnbtw3555]

I need a small tail bag and I couldn’t see a logo on the one Spurg was using. Just wondering the brand name

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

@@easyfromtnbtw3555 That is the Reax Trident bag. I was going to use a Kriega but the mounts didn't work. This one worked out perfectly. Just an FYI - we include links to all of the gear in the video's description for people that are interested. Thanks for watching!

[@easyfromtnbtw3555]

@@SpurgeonDunbar awesome thanks for the reply

[@GrandmasCamera]

As much as I miss Lemmy for these cruiser reviews this is some great content you guys are putting out! A little more long form than usual but its not too long and not too short, plus we get to learn and see land marks. Good stuff!

[@Rethuglican]

What happened to Lemmy?

[@GrandmasCamera]

@@Rethuglican left revzilla. Lemmy posted a video on here before he left. Not sure but I think he'll still contribute to the articles on Commen Tread?

[@GrandmasCamera]

Update; yeah, he still writes articles for them! Just read up on a couple

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Absolutely a great review of the Chief Dark Horse! Indian is killing the competition with these new Chiefs. The bike sounds like a real winner in this category. Thanks for this great review and your honest opinion. Ride safe!

[@chazlyle41]

I predict this will be a lot of young people's first cruiser. And (HD) old-timers will make fun of them for coming from lighter smaller bikes (and not getting a dated HD), but it will bode well for Indian in a dozen years or so when they're all upgrading to another Indian motorcycle.

[@thatboipatty]

I'm 28 and purchasing a Chief Dark Horse for my first bike. Has the look I like, power to keep me entertained for years to come, and I enjoy having tech with anything I ride or drive. I'm 6'1" and am having them install 5" handlebars and forward controls.

[@jordanjoestar8839]

The Chief Bobber is already selling like crazy. This trend is just beginning. Actually getting your monies worth.

[@casualjay909]

@@thatboipatty I want the Chief bobber as my first bike, but everyone keeps saying it's too much for a first bike being a new rider, really discouraging and now I thinking scout bobber 60. Do you ever get told the same thing. I'm glad to read that your going after what you want.

[@andrewdods2236]

@@casualjay909 Yes .. go scout bobber then trade up. Sensible, and something to look forward to ! 😊👍🏼

[@somochrome4439]

Man, here I am randomly looking for a new bike, seeing the chief on Indians site and searching for a video, when this was posted literally ten minutes ago - if that´s not a sign from the lord I don´t know what is :D

[@collina4129]

It's a sign from Indian's marketing department. They've been paying off all the motorcycle channels for constant coverage the past week.

[@BlackbirdSSR]

It's a sign....buy one now!

[@A_Ride_To]

@@collina4129 their investment started to get a bit obvious when every second video in my recommendations was about an Indian.

[@somochrome4439]

@@collina4129 Haha yeah I know. Just found it funny

[@3dee106]

Haha good one

[@OzSawdustMakers]

JFC I'm 5 minutes in and already I want that bike! I have been lusting over an Indian Scout Bobber for the last few years, the current Indian tech is unmatched with cruisers.

[@ericp3246]

Cool combo showing off the bike and throwing some history in there too. Some TV quality production here. Nice job guys

[@morley3810]

I'm happy to finally see cruise control becoming more common. With ride by wire it's literally a switch and some coding. No reason for manufacturers to not include it except on the absolute bargain priced entry level bikes IMO.

[@andrewvickers4487]

I appreciate the polished review but I enjoyed that route the most, looks absolutely beautiful, thank you. Cruisers do scenic road trips best :)

[@Vegesaurus7]

Nice review Spurg. Love your commentary on the road trip. Puts the thing in context.

[@moscty]

Awesome ride and review! I bought Lance's book, The Ride So Far, at the end of 2020 for less than twenty bucks and noticed the price on Amazon now is over sixty bucks with shipping...glad I bought it when I did. I enjoyed his book and was inspired to go on more road trips.

[@Tawni.6269]

Thank you Spurge for jumping on the all new 2022 Chief line of motorcycles, now that's what's up RevZilla.

[@mikelarson7856]

This is the bike I was hoping to see from Indian. Thanks for the vid!

[@stephenhollingsworth9158]

This is the best review that I've ever see on the new Indian Chief or on any motorcycle for that mater.

[@yoshit9819]

I own a Springfield. A 111. The 116 in that frame has to be killer

[@3dee106]

Wow awesome video Revzilla. And I have to say the Chief is a beautiful bike. It would be better all the msrp's were below HD but as an Indian owner I can tell you that dealers are much easier to get a discount from vs HD. At least ones I dealt with.

[@suyaharleysan]

Dude, loving your posts! Extremely excited to see you chose my beloved Lincoln Hwy. to demo the Dark Horse on! Was waiting and my section (between Chambersburg n McConnellsburg ) was relegated to the cutting room floor! Thought at least on over the mountain and over to Breezewood might make the cut (fun roads there!) but, I understand! I’ve got a few years on ya, but would love to ride it with ya sometime! I’m right off 30 towards Mercersburg! Thanks a bunch for sharing! Serious, ever need a riding buddy, hit me up! Until then I’ll be a fan of your Vlogs! Godspeed!

[@dawitfikadu5751]

This review has got its own flavor and I'm here for it!

[@LesterSuarezGonzalez-dz9ns]

Absolutely beautiful bike, truly love The Amazing Indian Chief Dark Horse 116!!, And the route was Amazing too, very beautiful Pennsylvania Landscapes, and the explanation was great too, very Nice video!!, Thanks for sharing!!

[@theartistdiamond9397]

With that well engineered motor the Chief needs a 2-into1 exhaust; something similar to what the Victory Hammer had.

[@andrewdods2236]

Freedom Exhaust Combat 2 - 1 ! 😊👍🏼🤘🏼

[@soganoflarider]

@@andrewdods2236this is one of the exhausts I was considering for my Chief but I’m SO stoked at the exhaust I ultimately got. To find out which, I have videos up on my channel 😅

[@blackirontarkus3156]

I honestly want to get into riding motorcycles, even though my folks are against it. One day I’ll ride, and the first one’s going to be an Indian.

[@Villani_AV]

I'm assuming as someone who's also 6'3 with long legs that the forward control option would make it much more comfortable at the cost of a little less low speed maneuverability

[@paulr3660]

I want two. I've got an Indian Scout Sixty and I'm starting to get out on the highway. Looking for a bit more power and weight. Your video convinced me more than the salesperson at the Indian dealership. Show me where to sign on the dotted line.

[@krunchie101]

Indian certainly makes some damn good looking cruisers, pretty cool.

[@jubjub7101]

I love my 2020 Indian Scout bobber. Just had the performance shocks and mini ape handle bar installed and there's not much else I can do to make it better. I love it!!

[@andrewdods2236]

Just squeeze the 116 in there !

[@jubjub7101]

@@andrewdods2236 You're right. I would like to do that.

[@churchofmarcus]

I'm amazed that as a gear company there were no product pitches. I was interested in that tail bag and the comfy-looking jacket and to my surprise was never pitched on it.

[@dvkbwong]

jacket is in the description, but I am also interested in finding out what tail bag that is

[@dvkbwong]

found it on the review: REAX Trident Tail Bag

[@churchofmarcus]

@@dvkbwong Thank you! Checking them out now.

[@barnacleheart9479]

The jacket he was wearing is definitely not the same as the link. He’s wearing leather, and the link is to a mid layer jacket. I’d wager they don’t sell it.

[@churchofmarcus]

@@barnacleheart9479 There are two jacket links. The leather one is the first link. S&S Independence Jacket

[@simonhudak3763]

Spurg is looking fitter and slimmer than ever! And the bike is nice too I guess :D

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

I quit Ice Cream.

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

@@SpurgeonDunbar spuge ice cream 🍦 is the foundation of any good diet my friend 👍👍👍🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@BALAJIPACHIYAPPAN]

Thanks guys. Love your reviews...

[@monkeydink9933]

And just blocks from my house is the intersection of U.S. Rt. 66 and U.S. Rt. 30. Yup, the corner of America, the Lincoln Hwy and America's Hwy. Plus, the very first Dairy Queen is just blocks away from said intersection. Word booty!

[@davidbeauchamp9663]

Really cool review. I like when you spoke about the gas tank incident. Very informative. thanks.

[@_Makanko_]

Great review! I really like the FTR that Indian makes, a bit more my style.

[@winner1338]

Me too. But i went for the Tuono V4.

[@barryvercueil2346]

Those Mag wheels look legit 👌 great video. More like this PLEASE

[@jakehopt]

I think RevZilla will be the next HotRod Garage style of content publisher. It's getting better and better. You can tell their investing in quality over the last year or so.

[@andrewdods2236]

They’re … :-)

[@jakehopt]

@@andrewdods2236 Yikes...

[@FeatheredDino]

The Chief isn't a small bike, this guy is just a giant

[@gm2256]

head and tails above the rest. Great job Sperg & Revzilla!

[@richardcasey7521]

Nice bike. I would like it if Indian offered a larger fuel tank and an accessory rear fender that isn’t so truncated and doesn’t require a side mounted lucense plate. Otherwise it’s terrific looking.

[@andrewdods2236]

I hope a bigger tank will come out. Australia is a Huge Country !

[@archermoody9746]

I'm not a cruiser guy, but i would totally buy this if i hadn't just bought a new bike

[@RM2k3-GRP]

As I understand the Chief, Chief Bobber and Super Chief are essencially the same bike with a different accessory "package" (for lack of a better term) ? Plus all of them you can have in the "Dark Horse" edition with the 116 engine and other upgrades?

[@paknakal3835]

Love this type of review. Keep more coming like this. I woulda loved to see more of the VFR though. 😁

[@GBeWinginIt]

Love my VFR also but now vlog aboard my CB1000R Neo sports and my DCT tour airbag.

[@paknakal3835]

@@GBeWinginIt both good choices as well.

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

I owned a ‘99 VFR for years... Lance’s bike now has me thinking I might need to find a new one....

[@pmaint1]

I think the few variants they have look too closely related. The bobber is the only one that should have bobbed fenders. The only real differences are handlebars and tire wheel packages and If you step up the game you can get the 116 etc. Even all the tanks are the same. Oh and they really need to close the gap between the front of the tank and behind the steering head. It looks like it's unfinished and they made the tank bigger to close the gap it probably would fit another gallon of fuel.

[@andrewdods2236]

Bigger tank probably coming, for touring ?!

[@gregormiller4037]

Great hoice of ride, and I like the color scheme. Great post Mr Spurg!

[@desmotull]

Love that Lance is on the venerable VFR!

[@themillionairebiker9381]

Great video Spurg. I was curious about the size compared to the Scout. I am 6ft tall and I used to have a Scout. I wasn't ever really cramped, but would've like to be able to stretch out a little bit more on the highway. I like the stripped down version. It looks so much better. Keep up the great content! 💯😎

[@andrewdods2236]

Me too, 6 foot. Wondering about room. Love the adequate room on my Rocket III. Not excessive, not cramped. Pretty much just right for a six footer :-)

[@אור-ת8ת]

This is the type of content that brings Revzilla to F9 level. Excellent job, really enjoyed it! Please provide more.

[@whatsstefon]

I truly despise when folks say it’s a 100 year anniversary when Indian wasn’t really around for decades. You can’t say you have a 20 year wedding anniversary when you separate for 10 years and get back together 10 years later.

[@Bmichaels679]

Awesome video! Really enjoyed it. And that is coming from a rider with zero interest in riding a cruiser.

[@Chuweebacca]

Finally a Spurgy review!

[@2011Kestrel]

The 2014 Indian Chief Vintage with brown leather and Springfield Blue paint is absolutely gorgeous. And the Indian Springfield is one of my dream bikes. But every times I think of dropping $25K (CDN) on one, I picture Polaris announcing the closure of Indian motorcycles three months later. Any happy Victory owners out there? How is the “ten years support for parts” holding up? I know it was a necessary business choice, but I lost a LOT of confidence in the Polaris brand that day.

[@rubensahak9178]

shame Victory line had some great bikes.I think Indian is doing real well and dont see them dropping anytime soon.

[@DiogenesOG]

A well done review... Indian is easily one of the most impressive companies these days and IMO their bikes easily put 'the other' American MoCo's bikes to shame but c'mon man, enough of the B.S. references trying to associate the present company with the original Springfield company's 'pedigree'.

[@the40ozprofit79]

Indian has been putting out great bikes for a while now.

[@patw9175]

This bike looks cool as hell.

[@titaniumcrayon3090]

These bikes look absolutely fantastic!

[@theprodigalstranger5259]

Oh how I miss Primanti brothers, Ill be out in Pitt in October gonna have to stop in. If Lance wants to meet up for a ride lunch is on me lol

[@hangingwithbigjohn8401]

Awesome review brother! You just earned a subscriber...very professional! 👍🏼

[@OAK_MTN]

Right when he talks about fit and finish, I notice a bunch of loose wires and visible terminals near the triple tree. Overall a very tidy looking bike though!

[@mercilessten2231]

I like the computer gauge but the ruby metallic paint is too cool to pass up for that

[@leonstancliff7218]

Old guy here, 71 and still riding. I was grown before the interstates came through. This is my idea of road miles.

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

Thanks for watching, Leon!

[@Kitulu]

Just FYI, you can make a route in REVER on the computer, then import it on the Ride Command website. It will automatically transfer it to the phone app. Then you just connect the phone to the bike and transfer the route.

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

Do you have to export the REVER file as a GPX and then import it?

[@Kitulu]

@@SpurgeonDunbar Yes. The Ride Command website allows the import of GPX files. I usually have better luck planning the Ride in RC, and exporting to REVER. RC is a little tetchy about keeping waypoints that are in a .gpx file.

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

@@Kitulu for me, the biggest win with REVER is the inclusion of Butler Maps overlays in REVER Pro. I own a lot of their paper maps, and to be able to just turn them on and plan the route along fun roads is a huge win. That being said, thanks for weighing in and for the tip!! Cheers!

[@dereklindberg6704]

Grew up 3 miles from that shoe house..awesome..

[@stevenenciso5023]

I’m glad Spurge got a haircut, much dapper.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

That's cool of Spurge.. meet up and brings burgers for everyone.

[@BenDover-ig4jt]

Yeah, that's brothastic

[@aarsenalfan]

Tell your boss that he has no TASTE IN BIKES ! 🤣👌

[@thelittle2344]

It's now so hard to choose between hd and Indian. 👍👍

[@michaeltrivette1728]

Lol It's really not.

[@spoonyfork]

Now I want to see the rest of the road trip!

[@xcaliber7779]

Hey Revzilla crew! Spurg what tail bag is that?

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

That is the Reax Trident bag. I was going to use a Kriega but the mounts didn't work. This one worked out perfectly. Just an FYI - we include links to all of the gear in the video's description for people that are interested. Thanks for watching!

[@xcaliber7779]

Looks like an easy to use tail bag just put your stuff in and go. Not much rolling the top action like the Kriegas. Great review on the bike. Ride safe!

[@anfman1986]

Hey yo Spurge, nice that you name drip the more expensive Harleys, but how about the Street Bob? Mini apes, 114, and probably a hell of a lot cheaper than the Chief.

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

I'd say the Street Bob is more in line with the Chief Bobber, not the Chief. And much like I said with the Super Chief Limited, of those two, the Chief Bobber Dark Horse is more expensive based on MSRP.

[@davidburns7905]

The Indian brand is not on my buy list, but it still looks cool and that was a sweet vid, love the road trip and your stop choices

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

This is definitely Spurges channel now, relegating Anthony to being just a fond memory.

[@coolhandchunk]

How about a video on Lance's VFR?! That is a beautiful bike!

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

I’d love to! He did let me review his Daytona 675.....

[@cezaryszwen7505]

Hi 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse or Harley Low Rider S? Which gives you a better ride?

[@dannywywiasjr6199]

I’m wondering the same. Which between the two.. tough choice

[@Greetings666]

this was a great video..... well done and thank you!

[@BlackbirdSSR]

Great review Spurg!

[@ehrflq1234]

god... i love this video... awesome road trip review for both bike and road!

[@manny75586]

That is a gorgeous bike. I really want to take one for a ride.

[@benjamindethlefs1194]

Wouldn’t you want forward controls being taller? Would think that would give more room for the legs?

[@AriH211]

Did Stev approve those red laces?

[@travatron4000]

I don't user REVER but do use RideWithGPS. There you can Export a GPX file and then put that in other apps. Do REVER and the RideCommand allow GPX import/export ?

[@liquiddarkness7882]

Great video and very informative 😊 just a question on the seating position with the mid controls, any issues or discomfort for the long ride on your legs? Was your legs a bit cranked? I’m planning to get the Chief 111 and I’m 5 ft 8 and I felt my legs are a bit cranked, so I was wondering how did it feel after a really long ride?

[@RaymondJosephjr]

I miss Lemmy's reviews of cruisers. Nice job though Spurg

[@David-hi8vh]

What happened to lemmy?

[@RaymondJosephjr]

@@David-hi8vh He quit Revzilla

[@skratchhh]

Instantly liked the video soon as The Office reference came in

[@robbyclark6915]

I’ve never really looked at Indian (mostly because the dealership here is absolutely pathetic!) but these Chiefs look pretty freaking awesome! I really like that touchscreen display with the rider modes and cruise and everything. That’s not even an option with a Harley Davidson.

[@filippocorti6760]

Do the Indian dealerships demand more the MSRP like HD does or did?

[@wnevermind2292]

Bike should have an aluminum frame. BTW Arai defiant x helmet is the best I've ever used. Really helps with buffering

[@lutbec4814]

Aluminium frame on a cruiser? Are u serious? 😂😂

[@hooty6699]

Wow that looks really good! Not too big, not too small. Classic, but clearly some modern influence as well. I'll have to pick one up. What sandwich shop did you get it at?

[@TheRealBhuado]

revzilla is actually putting out some fire

[@HarbindBrar]

What bike do you recommend for an introductory beginner? I like that style in particular.

[@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234]

Question... is the rear wheel swingarm bolted to the Frame, or the Engine like a Harley?

[@stabbysean4895]

I really wanted a Fatboy but the issues with handling and braking really turned me off from it if I’m being honest. The Dark Horse is looking like a great option

[@J30A4V6er]

great review. Spurg nailed it.

[@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234]

I'm thinking of trading my Harley Superglide for one of these.

[@colemanhigley747]

Which is more pleasing? This or the Rebel1100?