Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse 116 with Passenger Review 

G'day from Melbourne Australia. Thanks again for doing a passenger review as well. I'm hopping to take possession of a Road Master later in the year and a 2 up review wss great to see, no one else has done that. Great job.

G'day from Perth Western Australia. perfect review I love that you did it two up and got passanger opinion as well. I Realy enjoy your channel because I'm unable to ride the bikes you do, so by watching you it's almost like riding it myself. Keep up the great work

Great information on the video from you and your passenger. Thanks for taking us along for the ride I really enjoyed it.

Love those Indian motorcycles! They just get better and better!

Great review, very informative. Thanks

This is the 1st review I've seen with passenger and I love that. I'm looking to get a "comfort" ride for the wife because she said so, and just enhances my decision to go with the roadmaster

Good day sir. Bought this same bike today indian motorcycle of OKC. GREAT PEOPLE, GREAT BUYING EXPERIENCE!!!!!

Just took out the RM DH and loved it. I went in interested in the challenger but man think the RM is it

Thanks for this review. I really appreciate that you get the passenger perspective. Right now I'm deciding in between the challenger and roadmaster darkhorse. I come from the sport bike world and like the perfirmance. I'm looking for a bike for the long haul but still want some punch. Can you give me some feedback between the two bikes both from rider and passenger perspective please? Thanks.

Quelle idée merveilleuse de produire une review avec une passagère. Si on veut acheter ce model c’est bien parce qu’on veut que notre passagère soit confortable. Grâce à votre vidéo je sais maintenant à quoi m’en tenir. Merci :)))). Désolé pour le commentaire en français ;)

Love your vids, you have a voice for radio.. lol

I had already made up my mind to pull the trigger on this bike, but it's good to know it'll be all that I expect it to be.

Which model was the Black bike front left at the start of the video, sort of looks like a chief but has the couch seat and a lesser front coul/ faring? It looks awesome!!

Great bike just purchased one

Thank you kindly for the video. At 58, It's been 45 years since I was on a machine. Tried looking at H.D. and all I get is the run around. Called a dealer in Sturgis, and so help me they knew nothing about the H.D.'s other than how to fill out the paper work. At my age, I realize I'll need two. A touring bike for myself, and a trike for momma & myself. Looking to do a few Iron Butt rides, and looking for something to fit my frame & weight (6'3". @ 250 pds). Thought H.D. had it, then started hearing about all the troubles they were having. So, my attention has shifted to Indian. I realize at my age, I'll need to take a safety course to get my license, which does not bother me. As it's a something you can do here in Texas. Yet, I cannot seem to get someone to get me honest thoughts on this Roadmaster. After all this time, would be a good first bike, when one considers my age, and the weight of the bike. I'm looking at getting a Roadmaster trike for momma & myself as she's not able to ride behind me on two wheels. My round trip to work, is right at 80 miles. Dark in the mornings, on back country roads, so lighting on the front end, is a must. At this point money is not an issue, which leads me to the last point. After riding this bike, after setting back after these few weeks rethinking, remembering the ride, would you buy this as a first time bike, for someone my age? Anyone have good, honest thoughts on this question? Not holding you to any thing. Just looking for someone with a little more experience to give me their thoughts on this being a first bike? Thank you kindly for the video. Honest thoughts, about an honest ride. I do wonder if, on a longer ride would heat coming off that motor be an issue? As well as it not having the RDRS system on it as H.D. does. Yet, that RDRS system is offset by someone knowing how to drive a stick-shift, LOL. Anyway, thank you for a good video. ScottishxPride, Texas.

Ok, I have a question for your passengers. If a tour pack was installed onto the Challenger, and they have a choice between it and a RM, which one would they pick for a week long trip?

You can always take off the tour pack, and have a Chieftain.

should have left the display on bright for the viewers while describing the functions on the unit.

Did you ever test ride the HD Ultra limited for comparison? I'm torn between the two.

Did you try out the heating and cooling seats?

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Very nice review. One quick question that has nothing to do with the bike, but with your video equipment instead : how can the pictures be so stable while I see your camera is attached to your helmet ??? Any stabilizator ? Thanks again !

Merci pour cet essai sympathique. Je vais aller sur une Chieftain je pense :)

I have owned BMW Honda HD if you what a smoth and air free ride buy the biggest widshld out there yes you have to look though it and it's not as Kool to look at but your passenger will love it. 😉 ride safe.

Heated back rest for the passenger?

Could you please share what com system you used in your helmet to do the review?

Great review. I think I might be trading my Vision for a Roadmaster - visiting the dealership tomorrow, we’ll see what happens.

I live in a hot state and I've heard heat containment is a bit of an issue with this engine. Have you heard this as well?

How did you like the white color? Sales guy said they’re hard to keep clean.

how do they shake compared to harleys? And 1-10 what would you rate this bike overall? Will it do its intended job for long trips?

Can you tell me about the heat the motor produces ?

Never noticed any vibration on mine going 45 mph in 6th although I do not do that much since I own it and do not ride it like a goof. That motor has tons of torque and does not lug in any gear.

Would you recommend this bike for a newbie biker.?

Would the engine heat be a major concern during the summer months?

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does this bike have 'hill assist?

Hey Sasquatch, I don't think your foot will fit between the heal and toe shifter...

Could see the screen right up until he dimmed it. 🙄

I do not understand the Dark Horse with CHROME

Like all touring bikes made today this one has so much electronic junk I would never use. Hate paying for something I don't need or want.

Draggin floorboards in a mild corner? No engine heat in winter - Try a 95-degree summer day? 940-lbs...! WTF...!!! Is that with rider, passenger, and gear...??? What about some of the more practical issues a new owner would be interested in? Like how often it needs routine service, and what costs to expect? With fewer dealers farther apart, these are a concern. I've heard good things about Indian, vs Harley, but would like to know more about an owner's long-term experience of both. Test-riding a brand new bike is typically going to be a more positive than negative experience, so what practical info do we really get...??? You mentioned some of the new features, but didn't really evaluate how well each worked, especially compared to the competition... Such a large bike is the antithesis of what motorcycling is for me. A small car would get you better handling, more comfort, (HVAC and a roof that can't be beat), more room and carrying capacity, and might even out-accelerate such a heavy machine, especially when loaded with passenger and gear... Would prefer a much lighter and more nimble motorcycle ride than a 'lumbering V-twin', as I enjoy blasting through sweeping corners in the backroads and on mountain tours. For me my BMW R1150-RS has everything I'm looking for. It's several hundred lbs. lighter; corners on rails and accelerates much faster; has ABS and power assisted brakes that stop as fast as you can hang on; as it inspires full confidence when cornering at high speeds; has large removable BMW side cases; has adjustable windscreen, bar grips, and seat height for optimal ergonomics; and is perfectly comfortable whether on short day trips or multi 900-km per day adventures. I've ridden at 140-km per hour for hours on end, and it feels like this is the speed these bikes were designed to run at all day. (With the German Autobahns in their back yard, this is likely true...) Yet my valves rarely need any adjustment at 10,000-mile service intervals. Much of the BMW's weight savings is in alloy castings and forgings, and better metallurgy, engineering, and manufacturing techniques, to provide superior performance in a much lighter machine. Seems the V-Twin manufacturers stick to 100+ year-old designs, and incorporate 'upgrades' like liquid cooling, fuel injection, and 4-valve heads, only when meeting environmental requirements force them. I've put over 165,000-km on my two 2002 BMW R-1150-RS, and have never had any mechanical issues other than routine maintenance which is super easy for me to do myself. Trying to navigate a lumbering Indian on the sort of trips I enjoy would not be my idea of a good time...