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The 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse is the ultimate touring motorcycle from Indian Motorcycles. This bike is loaded with every feature you could want on a touring motorcycle and in this review/test ride I will show you all the great features this motorcycle has to offer, including this new ICON variant paint job for 2023!
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@dennismims2999 Год назад

I bought a 2022 Pursuit Limited in September of 2022 and haven't looked back. I've ridden everything from mini bikes, motocross, and cruisers in 55 years of saddle time. From the age of 18 until the age of almost 62, I've been on cruisers. Riding back roads was always the thing that made me happy. However, now that I'm retired, it's time for me to hit the road, and the Pursuit is what I decided on. After 4 years of medical problems that nearly killed me 3 times, nothing is going to stop me from going to those places that I have yet to see. Great review, and your audio is fantastic.

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

Thank you, I appreciate that! Happy to hear you're riding and nothing is stopping you! I have a whole list of place I want to see and my Indian is going to get me there like a faithful steed. I have been nothing but happy with mine since the day I bought it.

@davidcowan4705 Год назад

I've had my Pursuit for 9 months now and I absolutely love it. I drove Goldwings for 20 years and they are still the best (2001-2017), but I wanted a change and this bike suits my needs as I do not like the latest Goldwing.

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

I just did a video on the latest goldwing but like you, not the biggest fan of the redesign. Prefer the Indian. Thanks for watching!

@sixshooter4570 Месяц назад

I still have my latest bike which is a 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour in Boardwalk Blue Metallic. I rode it to Iowa and had Rylan install Lloydz highway cams, ¼ turn throttle, timing wheel, air filter and Atomic exhaust. He tuned it to 110/110, raised the rpm by 500 and top speed is 130 mph. I really love this motorcycle but man those Indian Pursuit Touring motorcycles are sweet. The Roadmaster is another beautiful touring motorcycle.

@MOTOBLADE Месяц назад

I will have a full set of current model year videos coming out here shortly - already filmed. Just in the queue to release on RU-vid. I love the 2024 Pursuit and Roadmaster. Both amazing machines. Can’t go wrong with either one! But a Victory is an exceptional bike, if I could ever find one in my budget I’d scoop it up!

@mikesgarage4748 Год назад

Should also mention the electric remote locking saddle bags. Very nice feature for day to day riding and trips.

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

Didn't even think about it because it's so common on all the Indian touring bikes, my Chieftain has them too. They're fantastic! Good catch, thank you!

@shdwwzrd69 11 месяцев назад

And the puddle lights

@RadDadisRad Месяц назад

I test rode one of these today. Never considered one but since I’m replacing a Goldwing I thought I would look at this. It’s so good. Not as much power as the new Goldwing but it does have more character than the new Goldwing. The Goldwing sounds like a Prius.

@MOTOBLADE Месяц назад

My thoughts exactly. Honda Gold Wing is great, but it lacks character. Indian has the performance, comfort, and character of an American Touring classic.

@tlong9812 5 месяцев назад

Solid review. Am a new an Indian pursuit owner.2023 premium limited. This is by far the best bike I’ve owned. Have been through 5 triumph motorcycles in the last year and a half. Loved em all. But have finally found the bike that really does it for me. A lot of my riding is local back rides. And it rips and is a total pleasure even for shorter, twisty rides. Also, i went with the pursuit instead of challenger because the trunk comes off and on in less than two minutes. So you are really getting two bikes in one. And when you wanna go far. Pop on that trunk. And great for the passenger. And that power plus 108 engine can’t be beat in a stock motor. Probably comparable to Harley’s 121 vvt motor

@MOTOBLADE 5 месяцев назад

I love hearing this from someone who actually owns one! It’s an incredible bike, have fun on yours brother! Ride safe ✌🏻

@ourindianadventures1488 Год назад

Without the vents open those hard lowers hold in a lot of heat. Great video, love the Challengers and Pursuits!

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

Yeah I definitely needed them open down there during that heat wave we had for Americade. That's really what's stopping me from putting lowers on my chieftain before sturgis this summer. I don't know if I can handle the heat!

@RCC61 Год назад

Great review ! To the point, hit all the questions one would want ! Thanks !

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

Glad I could help, that's why I make these videos for you guys :) Thanks for watching!

@alfonsodennis8450 4 месяца назад

I just love my 2024 Harley CVO Road Glide,but I’m scheduled to pick up a 2023 Indian Pursuit tomorrow morning.

@MOTOBLADE 3 месяца назад

Excellent! We got another one! 🤣 Welcome to the tribe brother - ride safe, have fun ✌🏼

@chrishunter5041 Год назад

Had the chance to read test the Pursuit, the bike is superb I was surprised how hot my left lower leg got, but all in all the bike is wick loved it.

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

It is such an awesome bike! Did you have the front leg vents open all the way? I noticed I accidentally kicked one of them closed at one point.

@russellhalleran9080 Год назад

Awesome machine!! Thanks for the video. Indian Rocks!!🇺🇸🇺🇸

@richardvalitalo3670 Год назад

Just needs reverse, nice review

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

Reverse would be awesome. Backing up my Dark Horse with the trunk and my fat ass is nearly impossible unless the ground is perfectly flat!

@patland73 Год назад

Incredible machine, and as usual, fantastic video my friend!

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

Thank you! And yes, it is an incredible bike - I just need to hit the lottery now 😂

@jeffpalmer5502 Год назад

Great vid. Indian & Victory used to be governed @ 100 mph. from the factory. So 110s an improvement! After an unnamed tech removed my speed limiter, 144 moh on a stock 106 engine with stage 1 tune. Im used to 43 gal. of storage on the Vic Cross Country Tour . The top of the Vics bags are rounded to match the fender adding some room and the tour pack is larger but still 35s not bad. It’ll be fun to see what the Pursuit will do!! And that cooled seat,,, Oh yeah.! That seat will fit my vic but not with my tank so id have to change that too. $3500. Or just buy the Pursuit👍🍻

@williampowell2722 7 месяцев назад

get it flashed the governor goes away

@jeffpalmer5502 7 месяцев назад

@@williampowell2722 I did that’s why as I said, mine will hit 144. That’s in fifth gear. It only does 116 in sixth. Makes a big difference doesn’t it? It’s in my sons shop right now getting new drive pulley’s, a belt ,rear rotor, and tire. I just hit 98,586 on it. Thinking about that 116 kit when it needs it if Lloydz still has them available.

@robwinegar9033 6 месяцев назад

After just sitting on a Challenger in the showroom and picking it up to vertical from the kickstand, I was amazed and stunned at how light it felt. I was dead set on a Road Glide because of the nimble handling and the fantastic fork-mounted fairing, but after the abuse I suffered from Avalanche Harley in Golden, Colorado, I nixed that idea. Also, with all the issues of the M8 on my Road King and the thousands of dollars that have to go into "fixing" the M8, I will never buy another Harley. I have yet to ride a Challenger/Pursuit and hope to do that this year, but it certainly looks like my next bike.

@MOTOBLADE 2 месяца назад

Get out on the road on one and I think you’ll be in love with the Indian Pursuit!

@thecommentator6694 Год назад

Great video! I'm in my early twenties and just upgraded from a Ninja 400 to a ZX-6R, supersports are my preference for now. An older guy that I know however has two Indians and has just ordered ones of these and I was intruiged so I came looking for a review. I certainly would like an adventure or tourer/cruiser bike as my seoncd bike one day but for the time being one will do. Really impressed with some of the technology on this thing, looks like it would be a dream for long distance. I live in the UK so a bike like this would be great for touring around Europe. One day!

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

I'm a "younger" guy at 28 and decided to go the cruiser route after starting on a Kawasaki and man have I enjoyed the "old man" bikes. Comfy for cruising and touring around the country. Don't wait too long, start enjoying it now!

@thecommentator6694 Год назад

@@MOTOBLADE Absolutely, I think in the next couple of years I will certainly be aiming for that!

@p1lowboy 9 месяцев назад

I want the springfield dark horse with the 108. Why can't we get a challenger without the fairing and stereo

@matthewveinotte8967 3 месяца назад

I have a 2020 Challenger and love it. Indian makes such a great product. It will certainly crush Harley

@MOTOBLADE 3 месяца назад

The tribe is on the move! I own a Harley and an Indian - you can tell a real difference in the quality. Indian has taken a commanding lead!

@gregorytracy3512 Год назад

I have that same bike as a 2022.... so not actually new for 2023? That bike comes with heated seat, cooled seat is one of the few upgrades that does not come stock. Might want to check those specs on the stereo as well. The electronic shock is only standard on the Premium Pursuits and I have never felt mine lower and raise as I ride...??? That bike has its own cellar connection for weather and traffic if you pay the annual subscription which also lets you get direct downloads for updates to the bike's electronics such as GPS or flash's. HD exhaust sound is generally better to me comparing stock to stock but my Rineharts fixed that! LOL

@fogit4668 Год назад

Just rode a Pursuit a month ago on a demo ride. Awesome ride over some of the worst roads I’ve ever been on. I like the white. I really want a Pursuit in the Indy Red but they don’t offer it. 😔

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

With a big enough checkbook, all paint jobs are possible 😂 but paint aside, it's such an incredible bike! Thanks for watching!

@fogit4668 Год назад

@@MOTOBLADE I am missing that checkbook 😔

@F6B_ADVENTURES Год назад

nice meeting you there!

@F6B_ADVENTURES Год назад

Also, I thought I was being rude for pushing the bikes. I got up to 105 on one of the Harley’s

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

Great to meet you too! I'm impressed the Harleys could do 105 😉 I actually took one of the Harleys up to beyond 110 👀 I mean, in the name of science. The research I have to do to make these videos for you guys 🤣

@roberthaven8094 5 месяцев назад

Good evening Sir, What is the cable clutch like? Would you recommend even with a cable clutch? Thank you, sir. Respectfully, Robert

@primal1977 Год назад

Nice review. Did you still have your chieftain?

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

Yes! Still have the Chieftain Dark Horse. Will be riding her out to Yellowstone and Sturgis again this year!

@kevinshack2004 7 месяцев назад

Great review love the pursuit

@MOTOBLADE 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! I love it too. If only my bank account loved it as much as I do 🤣

@kevinshack2004 5 месяцев назад

@MOTOBLADE completely understand that

@georgesmith6785 Год назад

I have torn between both Road Glide and the Pursuit. Great video

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

Did a video on the Road Glide ST last week. Not sure if that helps or makes the decision more difficult but it's on my channel 😂 good luck! They're both great bikes, you can't really go wrong.

@119topdawg Год назад

Awesome bike! If I didn’t love my chieftain so much I’d jump on one in a heartbeat. The Queen keeps pushing me that way though…don’t know how long I can hold out😮😊

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

Same here. I love my Chieftain, I don't know that I could get rid of her. I'd have to convince the wife to let me have both 🤣

@119topdawg Год назад

@@MOTOBLADE yeah…probably not gonna happen that way🤣

@isb.studios 4 месяца назад

The Trickle charger is one of the most genius feature ever

@MOTOBLADE 2 месяца назад

Yup. Got one on my Indian and it’s very helpful

@motohead4034 Год назад

That’s definitely my next ride I fell in love with it instantly, we have four bikes and it’s time to thin the herd, i’m going to sell two of them and Purchase the Indian pursuit. It definitely rides nicer than my ultra classic. I’ll probably keep my fat boy but for touring I’m going to the Indian

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

Welcome to the tribe brother! We need to go riding around up here this summer. Feel free to stop by anytime - you know where to find me 😃

@motohead4034 Год назад

@@MOTOBLADE are you going to be around on the Fourth of July?

@davidcowan4705 Год назад

You will love it. I own one and it has reawakened my desire to ride more.

@davegustafson6215 Год назад

Unfortunately that is not the Clima Control seat it is heat only

@mikepeebles 10 месяцев назад

Wow such great nice features that HD doesn’t have.

@MOTOBLADE 10 месяцев назад

Yup! That’s why I ride an Indian!

@bigjohnson9561 7 месяцев назад

I own a new HD Ultra Limited and comparing the two bikes it appears the Indian has a lot more features. I wonder how well Indians hold their value?

@garrett1144 5 месяцев назад

Damnit, I've been enjoying your videos as a new viewer until you hated on my BMW lol!. I'm not going to lie, I bought a BMW after doing a back to back demo with BMW and Indian. I'm now starting to look more into Indian and Harley for a better touring machine for my wife and I. I love my BMW though, for 19k I got a lot for the money with the 1250 RS.

@MOTOBLADE 2 месяца назад

Sorry I missed your comment earlier (and sorry you like BMW 😂). I joke about them because I’ve got friends that ride them. I’ve only ever ridden on one and it wasn’t my favorite. All that matters at the end of the day is that we’re out on 2 wheels. Doesn’t matter what we’re riding 😎

@123JumpingJacks 2 месяца назад

Does the road master lower itself at stops?

@MOTOBLADE 2 месяца назад

The road master does not have that capability. This suspension is only in the Indian pursuit at the moment, as far as I’m aware.

@andygeorge6065 5 месяцев назад

I'm in the market for a road sofa, Mrs jumped on the back AND ENJOYED IT, so is egging me on to buy a tourer... Choices are :- 23 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse, Black - NZ$48995 23 Honda Goldwing Tour DCT - NZ$49995 23 BMW K1600GTL - NZ$51995 23 Harley Fergusson Ultra - NZ$77995 I think, in all honesty, looking purely at the price alone, the BMW and the tractor are out... Leaves the Honda and the Indian... I've never driven either, but I do have an NT1100 with DCT, and I'm not ashamed to say I like it. I've owned an FTR1200S with its fair share of teething problems, but my dealer tells me that the pursuit doesnt suffer the same silliness the FTR came with. Have you ridden the Goldwing? Would you rate it? Would you rate it better than the Indian?

@Valkyrie0307 5 месяцев назад

I can offer my opinion and I hope this would help in your decision. I have owned and ridden way too many bikes to list but they include a 2023 Pursuit exactly like the bike you see in this video and I use to own a 2018 GoldWing Tour DCT. The Wing feels cooler when riding it on hot days. The DCT transmission is great once you get used to it. The Wing is the ultimate in reliability. The fuel economy on the new Wing is AMAZING. I was averaging around 45mpg with many 50mpg+ tankfuls. The Pursuit handles better and the suspension is superior on the Pursuit. The ride command has way more information and has a better display. The gas tank is a little larger on the Pursuit. The ability to remove the top box so easily and transform this tourer into a cruiser is fantastic! The top loading and much larger saddlebags on the Pursuit is a game changer for me. I hope this helps you.

@MOTOBLADE 3 месяца назад

I have ridden multiple Goldwings (all with DCT system), and all variants of the Pursuit/Challengers from Indian. My personal favorite is the Indian. I may be biased, as I own and Indian and it has always been an incredible bike. But the handling of the pursuit and the power is the best of any bike I've ridden. I have several reviews on the Goldwings on my channel, as well as a review of the Saddlemen Road Sofa seat as well if the Mrs. is interested :) Hopefully between that info and those videos it will help in the decision making process. Best advice I can ever, ever give anyone. TEST RIDE THEM FOR YOURSELF. NEVER buy a bike without riding. If you go take a ride on both you'll know almost immediately which one feels/fits you best - and in the end that's all that matters.

@Audi59 9 месяцев назад

“The best” Indian

@jeffarmentrout2863 Год назад

Just picked up my new Pursuit last Friday. WOW! You are correct about the 9.5 out of 10 for comfort! The seat is just heated only. They do have a heated/cooled seat available. The premium package comes with heated seat only.

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

I got a chance to try the new heated/cooled seat on another test ride that will be coming up on the channel soon. I was amazed it actually worked. It's not like sitting on an ice block or anything, but it definitely keeps your butt much cooler and drier when riding. Thoroughly impressed with Indian's work on that.

@RawsBee22 9 месяцев назад

I've rolled my stock 2010 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic to 120mph. I'm disappointed because that bike should be able to do at least 130 instead of 110. Instead of 10 out of 10 for power. I would give it 8 out of 10 because it lacks top-end speed. Governor or no governor, for that price tag I should be able to go 130 if I desire.

@MOTOBLADE 9 месяцев назад

Governor is only installed for the demo rides because they didn't want us going crazy. Actual bike you would purchase does not have that limiter set. It was just for the demo.

@theblueagent_ 4 месяца назад

Price?

@MOTOBLADE 2 месяца назад

I believe for the Indian Pursuit Icon you’re looking around $39,000. For the Indian Pursuit (non-Icon) you’re somewhere around $36,000.

@DRocRSS2012 Год назад

Are you not a waver?

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

I am. But when I'm focused on doing a video I'm not thinking about it. This was at the americade rally too. Thousands of bikes. My left hand would never be on the handlebar if I waved at everyone 🤣

@amjrpain919 2 месяца назад

It was Victory! Before it became Indian...😏

@MOTOBLADE 2 месяца назад

History and design of Indian + embodiment of tech and performance from victory. Makes for incredible bikes 🏍️

@gopijanadasa1305 7 месяцев назад

Bashing BMW is that respectful.. ? Personally I'll stick with our 2023 Ultra Limited Harley-Davidson.. At 70 years young I've riden since I was 15 and the first bike being a 1952 BMW from Canadian Military auction North Alberta ... Later on have had Kawasaki 900.. Honda 440 Super Sport ..Honda 750 ..Suzuki V-Strom ..thought about BMW 1250 .. Thanks but no thanks on Indian.. did test rides .. And after more than 55 yrs in the saddle across Canada half a dozen times Coast to Coast and having ridden on Asian continent I'll stick with Iconic Harley-Davidson as our go to for comfort.. handling and enjoyment till the day I die .. Ride long Live Well .. Grandpa Cookie ..

@ChadGrimes Год назад

They governed it because the stock tires are not rated over 120 I think

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

Sounds reasonable. I wonder what the harley tires are rate at then. Because I may have, uh, seen someone go over that. For scientific video research purposes of course 👀

@ChadGrimes Год назад

@@MOTOBLADE nobody knows the rating on those, those guys are expendable lol

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

@@ChadGrimes 🤣🤣

@talkingrock7011 Год назад

MOTO Indian definitely put a lot of tech into manufacturing this bike but totally failed on styling , they will never have the classic lines of a HD , and to be totally honest the engine sounds like it’s about to blow up they should have kept manufacturing the Victory line of bikes , thanks for the review of a soulless bike

@semperfipar1299 Год назад

The power plus is a Victory motor

@henyotheroofer9748 10 месяцев назад

BMW gtl will eat that alive😂

@theasmrguy6399 Год назад

What's the point of having something like this? Isn't it better to just get a car?

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

If you think so.

@jamievidd775 5 месяцев назад

YES. Especially for the ridiculous price for this thing. I got my Moto Guzzi Norge for $3500 and it’s comfortable as hell and will outperform this truck.

@busterstoneez7 Год назад

BMW is the absolute best motorcycle out there

@roadglide Год назад

Best, is whatever is best for you.

@lpete531 Год назад

Good bike for sure, I didn't like his comment about bmw rider's tho

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

If you think so 😉 I make jokes about the BMW guys because I have friends who ride them. I've tried them, can't stand them - they're not for me. Doesn't matter to me what you ride as long as you're out there on 2 wheels having fun.

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

@lpete531 It's all jokes unless there's something about your bike that made you take that personally 😂

@lpete531 Год назад

@@MOTOBLADE I don't own a BMW, if it's a joke than it should be stated as such! And you did now say what model of bmw you were referring to! I ride a multistrada V4s but I ride with guys that have GS's and have no problem with them! So if your content is about jokes and bashing other bands then I pass on your vids

@jamievidd775 5 месяцев назад

$36K? LOL For rich guys or idiots who finance bikes.

@Jaycat48 6 месяцев назад

Icon? Really. Complete name ripoff from Harley.

@MOTOBLADE 6 месяцев назад

And yet better in every way 😉

@Gorealaracer38 Год назад

Awesome Unit! Tuners,WHO CAN FLASH THESE ECUS? 😤

@MOTOBLADE Год назад

Indian likes to say they're the only ones who should flash them, but I'm sure there are others who can do it!

@talkingrock7011 Год назад

⁠@@MOTOBLADE a Power Vision would eliminate the speed limiter , sorry i am not a Indian fanboy especially after owning a CVO SG

@mikesgarage4748 Год назад

Only person you should trust is Ryan and Lloydz Garage. He is the Indian Guru.

@zachredner8 8 месяцев назад

I want one! I noticed that you didn't say anything about the PRICE! I'm one of those guys that has a "rich man's taste on a poor man's wallet!" So, I'm sure going by how much I would LOVE to go buy one of these Indians, I probably couldn't afford it.