Confederate reviews

A very,very well-designed no frills bike. Will attract attention anywhere you venture. The bike's torque will demand riders attention. Factory carb settings are set a bit rich but after adjustments made bike will give almost any modified v-twin a run for the money. If you prefer to pull up at your local watering hole with one of a kind distinction and you don't have to buy what everyone else has then give Confederate a call. I am anticipating my next Confederate purchase, possibly the CrazyHorse. Show less

I met the President of Confederate Motorcycles, Mr. Matt Chambers in August of 1999 in Sturgis, SD. I was so impressed with his bikes and his stated mission that I ordered an American GT while in Sturgis. The bike arrived about six weeks later. It wasn't the color I ordered, but its performance was awesome! Mr. Chambers said I should go and have it repainted and he would take care of the bill. OK, 573 miles later, and before I got it repainted, the optional 120 C.I. Merch motor failed. They repainted it while it was at the factory. That took almost 5 months. It came back from the factory with a new motor and different wheels of a different color. Then the rear master cylinder failed. That was just the start. In less than 3000 miles and 7 months of ownership I had two clutch assemblies, two exhaust systems, 3 headlight bucket mounting brackets, 3 sets of wheels, 2 fuel tank valves, two sets of rear brake pads, both of which squealed embarrassingly loud, and other numerous minor problems. Then the second motor started making noise and leaking so badly I thought the seals had just disintegrated. During this time, Mr. Chambers, none of which were kept, made many promises. I wouldn't sell this bike to anyone I knew so I traded it to a dealer at a substantial loss. Show less

I took a factory tour and I finally got to ride one (been begging my brother-in-law for the chance to try his) for about 100 miles - interstate, single lane twisties, and urban - I am hooked. The biggest problem was people pacing me to stare - major eye candy. A lot of questions at stoplights like "how big is the motor is it really street legalhow about a ride? This from a pair of blonde teenage bimbettes - I split lanes to get away from that sort of temptation. I'm gonna get one as soon as my finances allow and I sell my Superglide - but by October at the latest! Show less

Road race quality frame, swingarm, and components, but (very large) V-twin powered. Much more torque than I'm used to (Ducati ST4). Oh man! This thing is fun! Not as flickable as my Duc, but much more roll-on power. How about some hard bags and frame-mount fairing - then I could live on this beast! The spouse likes the seat; and is thinking about a MSF course. I'd rather put her on the Duc, the GT is too much bike for anyone but an experienced pilot. Show less

Incredible torque and power! Not for the novice rider or the "squiggly inclined". Be careful where you point it. The best part is that it stops almost better than it goes - outstanding brakes. Very light, low CG, and low seating. Hydraulic clutch (now my wife wants one - no way, I'll get one first! super attention to details. Show less

If you ever get the chance to get on one, don't pass it up. It is truly a pleasure to ride--both hard and long. The most fun V-Twin made (and I have been on/worked on most of them). Show less