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[Black Diamond]

Here's some info on the latest Indians

http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-au/stories/2014-motorcycle-launch-video

http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/home

JW

[Grizzly]

Thanks for sharing... Now I have to book a test ride.   

[SBB]

Did you see the windshield operation on the Chieftain?

SBB

[Twolanerider]

That "Chief Vintage" model is the version that gets my strongest first impression.  A lot a like about the fairinged hard bagger but wasn't a fan of the looks of the Victory Vision and the similar appearance of this one nose-on still doesn't hit me with a strong first impression visually.  Hopefully the application and tech integration is really as good as the adverts suggest it might be.  The hopefully the bikes prove to be reliable.  If all that ends up being so someone is finally ready to go in the ring with Mother Harley. 

[Midnight Rider]

First ride review:  http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/03/first-ride-the-reborn-2014-indian-motorcycles/?smid=fb-share&_r=0

[110tHunDer]

 
Tire pressure monitors.  Sweet!

[110tHunDer]

First ride review:  http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/03/first-ride-the-reborn-2014-indian-motorcycles/?smid=fb-share&_r=0

The guy who commented below the article has obviously never been to a MV CVO event.
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Ricky BarnacleSeaside
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"Having cut my teeth on Triumph, BMW, Ducati and Moto Guzzi back in the late '60's and early '70's, I have no love for the traditional American motorcycle built to avoid turns.

"The Indian appears to have a wheelbase about as long as an 18-wheeler; I can't imagine trying to get this thing around a corner.

"I'd guess owners will be spending more time polishing the bike at the local pub rather than carving corners. I'll wave as I pass you by on my Guzzi."

[BUCKNUT GREG]

WOW factor is not great but impressive.  The idea of no compensator problems sure is a sweet spot.  
It looks like the motor is rock  solid.
5 year warranty with no added cost.
Blue tooth integration with no added cost.

Punch line, 10 to 15 LARGE under the moco price of what most of us like and thats with 2 pricey items mentioned above...

Give them hell CHIEF

[North Georgia Hawg]

Not sure what I think about the look of the faired Chieftain, but I LOVE the look of the Vintage! I think still like the Harley look better for the bikes with fairings. That fairing looks too massive for me, but I like the electrically adjustable windshield with 4" of travel. And the remote locking bags.

I saw in the Chieftain video that it has a cast aluminum frame. Interesting! The ThunderStroke 111" engine looks like it will be a strong performer.

The Chieftain is $36K... a bit under a CUSE, but no Tour Pak. Hmmm. The video also said a ONE YEAR warranty... With a 4-year "service contract"... that doesn't sound like a "free" 5-year warranty to me.

I'd love to take a test ride, but I don't think the Honey Badger will have to worry about looking for a new home anytime soon. I'm not ready for the Chieftain look...

Plus... NO ORANGE!!!

Ken

[110tHunDer]

 
Were did you see the $36K price tag, Ken?  The article that Terry posted a link to said $22,999 for the Chieftain:

"The newest Indian Motorcycle lineup – created by Polaris Industries after the company acquired all the rights to the Indian name, trademarks and bikes two years ago – consists of three models: the Chief Classic, which starts at $18,999; the Chief Vintage, a soft bagger with at $20,999; and the $22,999 Chieftain, the brand’s first hard bagger."

[grc]

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The Chieftain is $36K... a bit under a CUSE, but no Tour Pak. Hmmm. The video also said a ONE YEAR warranty... With a 4-year "service contract"... that doesn't sound like a "free" 5-year warranty to me.

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Ken

Where did you see a price of $36k Ken?  I'm seeing a base MSRP of around $23k and can't get the price anywhere close to $30k even if I add all the accessories.

As for the warranty thing, they have a one year factory warranty, and then the four year ESP that is included in the price kicks in automatically.  In other words, the first year you pay nothing for repairs, then in years two through five you pay $50 for each visit just like you do with the ESP Harley SELLS to you separately.  Kind of a strange way to do it, but you could compare it to a Harley with a five year ESP plan that runs about $1100 extra as a separate purchase.  

Jerry

[skratch]

not liking the look of the faired bike myself, but i do like the other ones.

i'm guessing that the 'free' 4 year extended service plan is an enticement to get you to buy now, but if indian makes it a couple of years, they will no longer be offering it free, but you'll have to pay for it then.

[Fired00d]

Hmmm, I could do one of these...

Not that I'd give up but would definitely consider it before buying another H-D (but not until they have been in production for a couple years).

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[D-N-D]

So far what I see not to bad time will tell !! Must see one and ride one now !!

[Midnight Rider]

Yep, Gary...that one is a looker, for sure.  Love the brown leather, even on the red version.

BTW...if you look at the accessories, they offer several handlebar styles, a "close" heated leather seat, and a driver's backrest.  They also offer guaranteed trade in values out to 3 years.  Obviously, they are hitting the market hard with these bikes.  Even the fairing model offers much more standard equipment than a similarly priced HD Street Glide.

I'm interested in reading more about how the engine feels at highway speeds (vibrations), suspension, and handling.  A floating rear rotor is also standard equipment.

Ken...the Yamaha Stratoliner also has a cast aluminum frame, and they've been around for several years now, with no problems I am aware of.  Saves a bit of weight and is less likely to flex, if I'm not mistaken...like a good mountain bike.