Indian CHIEFTAIN reviews

Written on April 18,2023 I have a 2014 Indian Chieftain that I bought from a dealer and thought I bought a good motorcycle, boy was IWRONG!! At 40,000 miles the engine had internal failure which caused loss of compression. The shop I carried it to is where I bought it from used. As engine was torn down a terrible smell came out as well as the entire shop said they had never seen anything like this before. After sending tithe initial report to Indian, additional information was requested by Indian. Indian claims NO responsibility for failure. This was supposed to be a retirement enjoyment after 36 years in the army. Indian customer service will not give information so I can take complaint higher. Show less

Spent over 2 months researching Indian Motorcycles found a great deal at lucky u Cycles in Wildwood Florida, Jeremy gave me a great deal and appears to be a pretty straight shooter I love the bike 50 years of riding it's the best motorcycle I've ever own hands down Show less

I'm in my 70s and have had many motorcycles from BSA, Triumphs, Harley's, trikes and last bike was a Victory Cross Country. The Chieftain is the most comfortable so for. For a big touring bagger its very nimble at slow parking lot speeds feels a lot lighter than it is, corners better than you would think. The drivers boards are a little too tight up against the engine and the heat on the right side is bad during the summer but you don't notice much in cooler weather. I am ordering spacers to move the boards out a little of course I wear a size 14 boot so people with normal feet may not notice it. I love the way it rides and sounds. Show less

I bought a Indian Chieftain in November of 2014. and I love it like no other motorcycle I've ever ridden. I have ridden many types of motorcycles, the last was a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster XL1200. It was nice but the Indian Chieftain has options that Harley-Davidson only wish they had thought of. It has a 111 HP Stoker engine 1811cc of pure power. It also has a lA powered windshield that goes up and down like a car window. It has a faring with an on-board computer that links up to your smart phone and does anything that your smart phone can do - navigation, calls, searching internet, etc. a 100 watt stereo with am/FM aux., weather station, etc. It also has large spacious saddle bags with plenty of room for hauling whatever you want - just about anything. I can go on, but you just need to go see one yourself and check it out. I enjoy riding my bike like no other ride I've ever ridden. It's very smooth and comfortable. I give it 5 stars plus...go check it out. You will find something there that you have to ride and it will be better and cheaper that a Harley-Davidson. Show less

My last ride was on a Yamaha 750SP and wrapped it around a mail box post. It has been 10 years sinse then. By the time I reached the 2nd stop sign from the dealer my confadence was back, For a big bike, it was nimble, smoooth and responsive. I was back, in a saddle again! for good. More reviews to follow as I will pick up my, and my wife's, Springfield Blue Chieftain on the 9th. Show less