2010 Indian Chief Roadmaster

[Smartaz4U]

I hope they're still around when the economy straightens out soon,as I've wanted one since they came back in '98.money,money,money

[carlover89]

indians are so beautiful and are far less common than Harleys. The roadmaster is my dream bike. im still stuck with my honda but I like it too:)

[ajwilbanks]

An H-D and indian are as different as a ford and chevy.

[ajwilbanks]

Im not sure how it qualifies as a re-badged h-d? It is an american build bike but otherwise how so?

[CrazyAlvis]

@ajwilbanks It is based on a copy of a Harley. The engine is simply a redecorated S&S copy of the HD Evo. People who actually KNOW Indians know they are nothing like a HD except for the part where they have two wheels. From the layout of the engine, to the suspension to the frame, none of it is similar to a HD. An Indian has more in common with Brit/Euro bikes of the period.

[Smartaz4U]

@CrazyAlvis Actually,the 1st line back in the 90's used an SS 96 ci motor,but later went to the Power Plus.This is because the 2 guys that brought Indian back took it to court,and one got the prototype,but the other won the name(for $13000000 dollars.)So,the best and quickest thing he could find at the time was an ss 96 ci evo.Now they use rev tech and Performance Assembly Solutions instead.

[Smartaz4U]

@CrazyAlvis A swingarm AND a monoshock?Must feel smooth as hell.

[CrazyAlvis]

Never understood how they could sell a re-badged Harley clone as an Indian, or that people would actually buy one. Got to admit, it took some balls to do that, and do it with a straight face.

[BestestMoron]

@CrazyAlvis

Indian started making motorcycles in 1901, 2 years before HD.

[CrazyAlvis]

@BestestMoron No fucking shit douchebag.

They didn't use Harley engine either.

[CrazyAlvis]

@BestestMoron Harley SLUT? Too damn lazy or stupid to view my page I see. I wouldn't ride a HD if I was paid. You are the moron here. You don't even know Indians for please, just go away. Spare yourself the embarrassment.

[kootenaylad]

This video should be titled... "Learn to Cancel Your Signals" (because otherwise you look like a dork and while riding an Indian, that is NOT a good thing)!

[fightclubmeber8]

How far can this bike go on 1 full tank ?

[t1201971]

What an absolute piece of junk. All this chromed-out turd really is, is a Harley FLSTC with an inflated price tag and 400lbs. of extra crap. The FLSTC is 18 stacks, this phony "Indian"'s gotta be at least 20, if not 25. All you're paying for is the name. Anyone who buys this ugly-ass land yacht is a sucker. It's aimed at the same kind of Einstein who buys an Escalade instead paying thousands less for a Tahoe, not knowing that it's exactly the same truck. Morons.

[KerPlunkItDude]

@t1201971 Redesigned evo motor and all... if only eller industries had got the rights and built theirs. The guy also said he got asked If it's a new bike or an old Bike. Thats just plain retarted... If people can't tell they are weekend worrior posers.

[t1201971]

@KerPlunkItDude SO TRUE!!

[BEHEDETY]

My god!!!

[TheNewton380]

It appears there is a short in the turn signal as it continues even when the switch is OFF. I don't think he wanted to point that out in his review.

[rlawrence2]

Seems they would have redone their video with the blinker on all the time.

[oeyesea]

Didn't even say if it was a shaft or chain. I'm going to guess that it's a shaft. The price must indicate that Indian doesn't expect for there to be an Indian motorcycle at every red light. If I ever become idly rich I'll get one. BTW, isn't odd how the original Indian was the crotchrocket of its day but today it's completely opposite?

[TheIndianscout]

@oeyesea it is belt driven

[acesobrian]

Once again Indians are air cooled....right?

[TheIndianscout]

@acesobrian yes its air cooled

[wandoX]

this guys name is harley =-)

[Liberealist]

gelmiş geçmiş en kral motor

[djangoism]

I don't claim to be an expert on bikes (more of a car guy) but rather than splitting hairs over whether it's a "real" Indian, let me just say that for what it is, it's a fine revival of the classiest bike brand in history. I'd love to own one in cream and red to match my old Ford F-100... classiest trucks ever made as well...

[kootenaylad]

Turn signals work quite well.

[GasserGlass]

MY PROBLEM with the New Indians are.... The Bike Is To Stretched Out Looking... to much space between the frame and back of front fender. Sits to high from ground to frame.... To much open space between motor and frame under seat area... Looks like the front forks are like 4 inches over from what it should be and the front fender doesn't cover enough of the front wheel.. Id buy a NEW Indian if these things were changed... My 2003 Kawasaki Drifter Looks more like an Indian the Indian does!

[UltraSWG]

@GasserGlass The Drifter is just as much of an Indian as any new Indian is. All new Chiefs after 1953 are replicas. Strange how Kawasaki made the best Indian Chief replicas. Drifters look better and are better made. Fuel injected, shaft drive, liquid cooled, with a fender attached to the swingarm for that low look. Simply an amazing machine. Frankly, they are the Chiefs that Gilroy should have made.

[5carts]

I ride in a big group.I have always liked the Indian.My cousin had a 47 all restored.But I cant get over the price.I might have to stick to Yamaha.At least until I win the lottery.Its too bad they are so high in price.Especially since they are starting out again.Greed must be a factor.Just like Harley.

[tburtont1]

Really am glad to see this company coming back. Beautiful bike.

[locsybrown]

In terms of styling I like 1999-2003 Indian Chief Roadmaster better. I do hope that 2010 models have increased the overall reliability of the motorcycle though

[MagnumPI4]

i want an indian. some ppl say its an old person bike but i say its like riding a work of art. so nostalgic

[fajadody]

$26,000. tooooooooooooo much for me

[aphasia1972]

@fajadody surely way a lot of bucks

but the rice cookers are great too specially cruisers from yamaha and kawasaki are great bikes too and just half the price of a harley or indian

[fajadody]

@aphasia1972 Yeah. but what about retaining their value???

[aphasia1972]

@fajadody ok thats somethin different but if you take care about the bike doesnt matter specially yamahas have the best price value and is very constant kawasaki too but it depends on the condition of the bikes too and etc but if you are not a pro bike dealer get one rice cooker and enjoy the ride buddy up to you i have one and i enjoy my VULCAN 1500 Classic i never rid emy bike when its raining outside i am not a pussy but i care about my money and my bike

[roadyrider]

See the new 2009-2010 Indian true-dual exhaust systems by Freedom Performance available on eBay.

[matrox]

They look really nice. But what is different than this tyme around. Have they done anything new?

[Roadmaster1916]

What a southern dialekt....!? Isn't it?

[svmtilmcver]

Super Moto....My Dreams...

[jacketfootball08]

lol anyone else notice he left his turn signal on?

[Nightwithe]

what a terrible boring speaker

[chiliedog1]

nice bike!!!!!

[rickinaus1]

his name is Harley and he is talking about Indian. Bloody classic

[beachpatrol1000]

Indians have always been my favorite, just not my favorite price tag.

[timber2020]

Last name of harley and is riding a Indian. lol

[PunchRockGroin]

They must have let an Asian woman drive this *blink blink*.

[Stanroc]

I read in either Cycle World or Motorcycle Consumer News that for this kinda' money, one'd think he'd get a balanced engine or a rubber mounted motor. I bet it vibrates more than my REAL 1946 Chief. See my video of me on it at Stanroc after 25 APR 10.

[mutterschied]

Chief? Where's the Chief? Depicted here is all of a dull, skirted Heritage loaded with Ness's frenchy stuff, Victory+HD+SS+Daewoo 105 mill and so.But the Indian, where's the Indian?

[1986SoWhat]

Wow! Didnt know they still made indians. How long ago did the brand come back? Just waiting for some cocksuckers saying they can`t call it indian cause it`s racist or some shit like that.

[justentime77]

This is a completely different bike then the ones made in 2000. In 2006 the company was bought by Stellican Limited and the bike has been completely re designed, renovated and re engineered to address past problems.

[anzac2404]

Its great to see an old company brought back to life, been reading up on how & why the company went bust; I still prefer the originals but it is good to see that name back on the road!

*So how much are they over there, if their so over-priced?

[justentime77]

The Vintage Chief is $37,000.

[anzac2404]

Mmmm.....that is a little steep but thats what we would pay out here for HD; so that's closer to $40,000 for us, then there's stamp duty etc etc.

[UltraSWG]

Actually, this bike is just an improved version of the 2003 Chief made by Gilroy.  In 2003, the Gilroy Indian Chief came with the PowerPlus engine.

You put a 2003 Chief next to one of these and you won't see much difference.

What I really can't stand is how damn overpriced these bikes are.

[timandrew1]

I own a 2000 Chief, which turns heads every time. I ride with 8 Harley guys, when we pull up to a diner, people look at mine, Yes, they are over priced. Mine isn't even rubber mounted, and came with no windshield or bags. And, you can't even lock the front end. It also bottoms out more than any other bike made, because they racked the front end on the early models. But, what a ride. Love those beach bars. Tim Andrew, Connecticut youtube: timandrew1

[UltraSWG]

"Own proprietary engine" my ass. The Indian PowerPlus 105 is just an Evo clone with different shaped outer casings. Last I checked, Sportsters still use Evo engines.

[matrox]

Its a beeootiful bike but the price is to high for what you get.

[lotuselanplus2s]

Looking great but she needs some more ground clearance, on those gentle bends she was touching down.

[bobrifleman]

Man these bikes are beautiful

[thespeez]

@bobrifleman - That is true...and the quality is second to none in the motorcycle world and could even rival some luxury European auto manufacturers! I just hope that this time it's for good! I understand that they've been having a bit of trouble finding buyers as the bike is quite expensive.

[legocarlos1]

@bobrifleman i agree with you man

[UltraSWG]

Obviously this bike doesn't have self-canceling turn signals...

[BrantFortunate]

just like old people, and my dad, dont realize the turn signal is still on. lol

[leveebreaker7]

@UltraSWG I noticed as well. lol

[CmoreBuhts]

@UltraSWG but who would want that anyways, I love pushing in that cancel switch