A BEAST!!! The 2020 Indian Challenger Ride & Review 

I was in the market for this 2020 Challenger, went to three different dealerships, one did not have what I wanted in terms of color and they were really low in my trade-in (7500). The second, similar in the trade-in, terrible customer service, attitude like, "this is the BIKE, we don't need you" and did not offer any extras or discounts, the third, the same as the second... I rode the bike in the first dealership (not a color I wanted), but just a test ride and ... MAN...OH MAN... did I love the bike? fantastic, handles very well, very smooth power output, great gear feel, lots of torque, great electronics, and the suspension, NO COMPARISON with ANY HARLEY I ever knew or owned. Just the price was a bit push...JUST UNDER 30K ? The verdict...None of the dealerships knew how to handle a sale, All I needed to close the deal (on the second dealership) was: have then agree to give me a BACKREST, since they did not want to offer ANY DISCOUNTS, NONE OF THEM...30K bike, not eve a backrest? really? So I walked away and told them I would think about it, guess what, no words, just a GOODBYE...GOOD LUCK! In the same day, I went to a close by Harley Dealership and they offered me 1500 more on my trade-in, they offered me a test ride on a 2020 Road Glide and I took it out for a spin...NO COMPARISON, much harder, seems heavier, electronics are just OK in comparison with the Challenger, BUT...they know how to sell it...I think it is their policy, as every HD (my 5th) they were all the same, they will do everything to keep you in, and they did...I told them about the Challenger and they advised about re-sale price and weak market, WELL nos so much, but still true... Price was about 2K less, they ended-up giving me (10500) on my trade-in (not Harley) and at the end, just before I walked out, they said...WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE so you do not walk away? I told them that the Indian had an amazing suspension, so I want better shocks and a backrest...DONE DEAL, got a 2020 Road Glide Special (RDRS)for less money (29K), with Progressive shocks and a backrest BOTH FREE and became part of their family (Not so sure about that). INDIAN, you gotta do better, you are a great bike, but you need to improve your DEALERSHIPS customer service and pricing. Thanks for the video, awesome. Love that bike...maybe my next bike? we will see how Indian does it... Cheers LCL

Rocking that leather HD jacket while cruising on the Challenger....epic! 😂😂

First thing I noticed was the suspension, not even comparable with road glide, this bike is at another level, on the corners the bike will cornering for you, this how good this bike is, just love it, harley will be working very hard to try to get close to this one,sad for harley

I bought one.Never thought I would own big vtwin.Performance minded this bike changed my mind along with liquid cooling.It has been great and I've ridden over 40 yrs many brands.I am not any means brand loyal ..Go try one for all interested trust me big vtwin just don't sprint and handle like this.Got back from the dragon and let's just say big baggers went keeping up

I dumped my Harley for Indian way back in 2014 and i will NEVER go back to Harley ever!

I reckon indian will bring out a 4 cylinder sooner or later? I gotta 2020 chieftain dark horse.. Love it, cheers 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🇳🇿😎

I test rode one this weekend it's fast very fast, but I was Happy to bring it back and get back on my Eluder. Granted I wouldn't dear race it on my Eluder but sorry it just reaffirmed my decision to stay with Yamaha they ride like butter that's all I can say. In defense of the Challenger the bike I rode was a rental with 3k on it handlebars weren't adjusted properly for me left handle grip was lose so between the handlebar adjustment and the lose grip it not a great idea to ride such a powerful bike without everything perfect. With that power everything needs to be perfect to hang on. I'm sure I could probably get used to it but everything would have to be absolutely adjusted perfectly then I could give a fair evaluation but as for now it made me love my Eluder that much more.

Riding an Indian wearing a harley jacket that's a nice touch! :D

I really like the Challenger. Sweet bike.

If it had a topcase, I'd be interested. Color choices could be better, but the lack of a trunk is a stop for me.

What about fit and finish? I saw the bike at the Dallas International Motorcycle Show and though it looked real nice on initial walk up, but a closer look thought it was very plasticky. The bags felt and looked thin. The closure and fitment along with overall paint quality not the quality I expected. I can’t dispute the engine performance numbers, water cooled benefits, electric windscreen and excellent use of LED’s all rolled into the price. This really is the way you get attention. Harley’s touring bikes are still the best looking with great paint, fit and finish. My .2. The downside, with Harley you gotta pay to play on all that’s standard on the Challenger. That’s actually good because Harley’s gotta answer this one if it matters to them. “build it, they will come” Harley, Davidson, because Indian has spoken loudly.

I just test rode the challenger at demo days. I was disappointed in the power after seeing all these reviews about what a monster it was.couldnt really tell much difference from my ultra limited. Now it's a stage 2 with a decent tune. Also rode the roadmaster limited. Fun bikes for sure, they both needed some tuning at higher speeds. I did like how nimble the roadmaster was compared to my ultra. Both stereo system were so so. The infotainment screen on the roadmaster shook pretty good on me?? Loved the clutch pull and suspension. Not enough for me to trade my 2017 ultra limited...

Them road kings are beauties

I like you did a base model it’s annoying that everyone does the dark horse

Is there an ig page? And who's the tall guy on the 114?

Love how you noticed a difference but didn't point out the obvious: better than Harley. Maybe if you turned around and went back and hit those potholes you missed you could give us a more confident review.

Ride is excellent. Has a light feel. Power is at will. However, at 6' 3" tall the bike is small. I felt like i was a delivery driver for a local fast food joint. Make the bike bigger so i wont feel like im riding my granddaughters first bike. Ill keep my x1 stealth.

Harley Davidson Jacke auf der Indian....😊👍😎🙈

Is the Indian Springfield just as comfortable as the Indian Challenger when riding around town? Which one would you prefer?

Challenger has a way better feel and performance in the suspension than the Harley Roadglide. You may need more seat time to differentiate and make a comparison.

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Carslbad, San Marcos...…very familiar place. How was the dealer? I am looking into test riding a chieftain or a challenger. I am on a hunt for my next bike.

What bars on the thumbnail?

So another review and waooo how good is this bike...but did you change your Harley for an indian....nooooope...no one does ....

Lol rite! Pot holes everywhere, and if California married Oklahoma you'd get a full set of potholes.

state of the art suspension? sorry, electronically automatic adjusting suspensions are state of the art. manually adjustable hydraulic suspensions have been around decades. however I guess the bar is low in American twins. Ride Command is the only innovative feature.

Dealer was my main problem with Indian. My experience purchasing my wife's scout was the worst by far bike or car. Then the dealer not taking care of warranty issues. Got rid of it in 10 months the dealer sucked and the Indian forum is full of douchbags a total turn off to the brand. I agree with you on suspension but electronics the bike are basically the same and I think HD dash looks so much better Indian looks so cheap. Fit and finnish on Indian is comical had the scout next to a vulcan-s for half the price the Vulcan was far superior. Glad you got shocks should have pushed for legends. HD will soon be offering better suspension on baggers the softail suspensions are excellent. The scout suspension sucked.

Id rather them compare this bike to the victory vision rather than the road glide

Love, love love the Challenger but GPS.....ummm, not so much. Most bikers go out to lose themselves, not find their way. Jus sayin. Freedom.

So cal terrible roads.... pish posh. Go to Philly 😆

You have not been in Ukraine! Our roads are much worse than in Callifornia. My advice to you, do not complain) To understand the scale of the tragedy, the only class of motorcycles suitable for traveling around Ukraine is adventure motorcycles) Hah

About the same as a RG? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 put the pipe down