...but if I was, this would be it. Looks like it would run with our 'B's quite well.
https://www.cycleworld.com/indian-mo...le-challenger/
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...but if I was, this would be it. Looks like it would run with our 'B's quite well.
https://www.cycleworld.com/indian-mo...le-challenger/
I stopped in to the local dealership to take a peek. It's not a bad looking bike in person. The tank is really large, and the fairing is boxy, but it lifts up off the side stand easier than I was expecting, although I don't think it had any fluids in it. The sales guy brought up the performance and I complimented the numbers that it puts up and noted they were higher than the B. Then I smiled and added that all the B's torque is available just off idle, and asked him what kind of warranty the Challenger came with. He took the ribbing well and we both had a laugh.
Also, all these faired motorcycles with two main gauges look like some version of Johnny number 5 from that 80's movie Short Circuit. This one looks like surprised Johnny.
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Before my B I had an Indian Scout. Indian makes a hell of a nice engine, that is for sure. That Scout could scoot. The Cheiftain is a very impressive bike, you fall in love just sitting on that thing. I Bet the Challenger is no different, and a direct challenge to the Road Glide, fixed fairing market bagger style. Competition is good for the consumer, bring on the challengers, if you can excuse the pun.
The bike looks great except for that fairing.
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I am glad to see a U.S. V-Twin that's water cooled. It's time to move into the 21st Century.
Yes, it's long past the time to switch to liquid cooling. Meeting current emissions standards with an air cooled engine requires too many compromises. I've heard horror stories about rear cylinder heat from late model air cooled V-twins.
As for engine heat, GL1800s handle it better than any bike I've owned. The side radiators do a great job of directing much of the heat away from the rider. With the big front radiator on my Valkyries most of the heat gets dumped on me.
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2020 Indian Challenger Price And Specifications
MSRP $21,999–$28,749
Engine 1,768cc, liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-twin; 4 valves/cyl.
Bore x stroke 108.0 x 96.5mm
Compression 11.0:1
Transmission/final drive 6-speed w/ true overdrive; constant mesh/belt
Fuel system Electronic fuel injection w/ 52mm dual-bore throttle bodies
Claimed horsepower 122 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Claimed torque 128 lb.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm
Frame Cast aluminum
Front suspension 43mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in. travel
Rear suspension Fox monoshock, hydraulically adjustable; 4.5-in. travel
Front brake 4-piston calipers, 320mm dual floating rotors w/ ABS
Rear brake 2-piston caliper, 298mm floating rotor w/ ABS
Front tire 130/60B-19
Rear tire 180/60R-16
Rake/trail 25.0°/5.9 in. |
Wheelbase 65.7 in.
Seat height 26.5 in. (laden)
Fuel capacity 6.0 gal.
Claimed dry weight 805 lb.
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The fairing is ugly. Looks like it was designed by a committee.
I think the fairing is interesting. It is unique and I think I could grow to like it. It looks a bit like the early kz1300 fairing (squarish).
Check out those speaker grills!!
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Looks like an ugly woman with a great body!
I had a '16 Chief. Like most V Twins I found it very top heavy, & the rear cylinder was cooking my ass hot. I sold it as soon as I test rode a F6B. I had a 2005 Yamaha 1700 Road Star (V Twin) it was not top heavy or hot. In city traffic I could feel a little heat on my right foot, at highway speed nice cool ride. Best V Twin I've ever owned.
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For me, that Indian is not my cup of tea... I think the nicest looking is the Springfield. But there again, just like with all the other twins out there.., too many shortcomings compared to the Goldwing line. In a few years I’ll be able to justify replacing the “B” with a new bike, it will be a new Goldwing DCT. Just not sure which model I’ll end up with.....
I rode the challenger yesterday. I was very impressed with the power, smoothness of the motor. the chassis very responsive. brakes very strong. the only complaint I have is the lack of clutch lever feel.
I think I recognise the speakers. Did the Rolling Stones use them at one of their gigs?
If you're not a V-Twin guy but desire a Harley then......
Honda-Davidson maybe ???
'popcorn and coke'
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The comparison Goldwing vs Chieftain
https://www.webbikeworld.com/same-pl...ftain-limited/
I owned a new 2016 Chief, I found it very hot (rear cylinder) & it did NOT handle well, way to top heavy. While at a local Honda dealer picking up a throttle rocker, I was looking a the "B" when a young salesman ask if I wanted a test ride? Silly question....... why hell YES!! After about 2-3 miles of the 20 miles ride, I knew I had to have one. Couldn't make a deal with the dealer. I did find a well farkled 2013 black one on this forum w/ only 12k on the clock. We made the deal, I sold the Indian w/ 600 miles, only lost about $1k...............I'm a happy rider!