THE INDIAN CHALLENGER Test Ride Experience

2022 Indian Challenger Test Ride Review. The Indian Challenger is perhaps the best motorcycle you can buy on the market today! With exceptional handling, power, comfort, and features, this latest creation from Indian motorcycle is a beast to be contended with!

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Comfort
2:48 Audio System
4:08 Walk-Around
6:39 Display and Gauges
10:07 Handling
13:24 Final Thoughts

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[MOTOBLADE]

What do you guys think of the amazing Challenger from Indian?

[MatlockMoto]

I was told not to test ride one unless I wanted to buy one. Sure enough, I rode my Road King Special with well over $10K of upgrades to it to my local Indian dealer and test rode the base model. When I got off the Challenger I said to my friend “I’m getting this bike.” I went right inside and traded my Harley in right then.

[drewesalan]

I own a 2021 Indian Challenger Limited that I purchased last summer. I traded my Harley Ultra Electra Glide for this bike after taking it for a test ride. I have to agree with your opinion on the Challenger. I've ridden for 50 years and enjoyed my UEG, but without question, this is the best bike I've ever owned or ridden. Its very powerful stock and even better with the Stage 2 that I put into the engine several weeks ago. That said, the Stage 2 is not really something I would consider again. In Sport mode, the Stage 2 definitely jumps up the performance. But the power it came with stock is more than enough most riders. Nibble is the first description for this bike at any speed. Slow speed control is very good as are the Brembo front brakes. The rear brake not so much. The Cruztech tires stick to the asphalt like they are Velcroed and they are solid on wet asphalt. Hated the stock seat. After an hour or so in the saddle, my butt would get sore. Traded the seat for a Saddleman which has finally broken in after 2000 long miles. Personally I would recommend Mustang for the saddle. The info screen is so large and displays so much info that I have to turn it off on long trips and mostly ignore it the rest of the time. There is so much unnecessary info displayed. Stock sound system sucks in my opinion. I also add a trunk and lowers so it looks like a Pursuit before Indian every made the Pursuit and both upgrades were very spendy. If you want to touch up the paint, a quart of Indian OME is more than $500 for a quart which is highway robbery. I did find that Chrysler has paint that matched my red color perfectly and it ran about $120 for a quart. I know things are expensive these days, but Indian charges like Harley. Everything costs an arm and leg and delivery of parts I ordered in some cases did take months to arrive. Aside from these minor irritations, Indian did produce an exceptional machine and I would buy again.

[davidkbrees]

Your review of the Challenger is spot on! I own the 21 Challenger Dark Horse (Bronze) and it is quite simply the best bike I've ever ridden. Indian still has some work to do on it, but they have fixed most of my complaints I had when I first got it (Ride Command bugs, and slow speed throttle lag). Just got back from a 2k mile trip on mine and I couldn't wipe the smile off my face the entire time, even while it was downpouring.

[johnnylegion]

Hell yeah 🤘🏼 I just bought one about a year & 1/2 ago. I have the Dark Horse 2020 smoke white. I absolutely love it. Just did the cat delete and the Lloyd's tunes on it. All I have to say is WOW !!!! Stay safe riding 🙏🏼

[bombaya]

I was debating with myself for the longest time if these fairings(Both the chassis- and steering mounted) were anything I would have on a future cruiser. Now that I own the Chieftain I really got to say, it sure is nice. The Challenger is definitely one I will have on my radar for my next in the future. Great videos as always!

[BobbyBreu]

Road a Challenger on Black Friday. Was 65 out in Sturgis. Awesome motorcycle. Bought one. Wanted to go back to fixed fairing. Heading west to Aladdin in a high wind was easy. Traded off my Chieftain which also is a great motorcycle. Challenger handling is incredible for a bike that size. I like the Chieftain motor(stage 2 w/full exhaust) better. We'll see once I pick up the Challenger with the Stage 2 upgrades. All in all, great motorcycles. To each his

[SilverIndian]

Between Cheiftain & Challenger which one is best ?

[paulk]

Challenger owner here (bought new 2020..best bike I’ve ever owned)..
Where was this filmed? That town looks awesome.

[BNM]

Great review brother...Definitely looks and sounds great. Notice the bags didn't have the hidden gap as in the Dark Horse u reviewed...I wonder if that can be customized or an option is avail. Thanks for the info. Ride Safe!

[TheJimtanker]

My Challenger Dark Horse is on it's way as I type. Have a 500 mile ride planned for next weekend and then riding to Colorado the weekend after that.

[jmellino]

I have that exact bike. Your review is spot on. Best bike I have ever ridden.

[GraemeBlore]

I think you're spot on with your comments. I have owned & ridden MANY different bikes over the last 52 years, particularly big HD baggers. Was absolutely staggered with how great the Challenger is, and now the proud owner of a 2021 model. Here in Australia with our crap roads having decent suspension, and of course the brilliant liquid cooled motor is a BIG plus. I do chauffeur rides, and my passengers are absolutely delighted with how comfortable 'Big Red' is. Park your prejudices at the door and ride one for yourself, BUT bring your wallet too!

[michaelschmitzerle]

Love those Indian motorcycles !
They just keep getting better and better 👍

[michaelroy]

Excellent review! I don`t love the looks of the fairing, I just can`t get that to grow on me, anyway Awesome Motorcycle otherwise! love the power that engine puts out, very impressive! First time hearing the stereo output at highway speeds, volume sounds very good! I wonder if it would be cheaper to buy a challenger and have the trunk added rather than buying a Pursuit?

[erikalbertson]

I demoed one of these. I wish I hadn't. Now, I want one ! I was looking at the Chief, and this bike wasn't even on my radar. It's damn near perfect. I have 2019 FTR 1200 S that might have to get traded if I can find a dealer close enough that has one.

[korilesmann]

At 5’8” it kind of a stretch for me. I hope they make one for people a little more vertically challenged. And would love it if they put the batwing on it from there chieftain model. Not a fan of that big front end

[likebikes]

Great review, thank you. Ive got a 22 On order (riot orange Darkhorse) but have been test riding Roadglides again just to make sure I make the right decision. Im coming off a streetsglide and what sold me initially was the power train and the ride of the challenger, just a notch above the 114. The only problem I have with the challenger is the look of the plastic around the the analog gauges. The problem I have with the Roadglide is the money Id have to dump in it to have it ride and perform like the challenger! lol

[aholecop]

Does this infotainment system offer apple
CarPlay / android auto ?
Is there a windscreen option that isn’t blacked out. When you put the windshield up the black out bottom limit visibility.

[williamheinsinger]

Just traded My 21 Indian Scout Bobber in White Smoke for this Exact bike, Love it already 😍👍