A video shootout from Motorcycle.com. Pretty interesting opinions here . . . . . enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp-qPfyTdms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp-qPfyTdms
Indian Chieftan vs HD Streetglide Special shootout Video
- Thread starter Mojo
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I like tight and twisty so looks like I made the right pick!
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Here's the Motorcycle.com comparison article: Street Glide Special VS Chieftain
Cycle World Reported:
Power output:
HD 76.8 HP @ 4820rpm and 97.1 ft lbs @ 3520rpm
Indian 75.6 HP @ 4160rpm and 107.5 ft lbs @ 2860rpm
Weight:
HD 780 lbs tank empty
Indian 827 lbs tank empty
Quarter mile Times:
HD 13.29 @ 97.32mph
Indian 13.43@ 96.34mph
Engine Dyno Copmparison from Motorcycle.com below.
Wow, the Harley really pulls on top. The H-D SE intake kit (with H-D tune) raises the rev-limiter to 6200 rpm.
More info on that in my StreetGlide.com Blog here: Screamin Eagle Intake
If you're gonna race an Indian and want to win, you'll have to rev your Harley all the way out to 5900 or 6200 with the SE kit.
Cycle World Reported:
Power output:
HD 76.8 HP @ 4820rpm and 97.1 ft lbs @ 3520rpm
Indian 75.6 HP @ 4160rpm and 107.5 ft lbs @ 2860rpm
Weight:
HD 780 lbs tank empty
Indian 827 lbs tank empty
Quarter mile Times:
HD 13.29 @ 97.32mph
Indian 13.43@ 96.34mph
Engine Dyno Copmparison from Motorcycle.com below.
Wow, the Harley really pulls on top. The H-D SE intake kit (with H-D tune) raises the rev-limiter to 6200 rpm.
More info on that in my StreetGlide.com Blog here: Screamin Eagle Intake
If you're gonna race an Indian and want to win, you'll have to rev your Harley all the way out to 5900 or 6200 with the SE kit.
Nice information - Going to go with the PC 5 and RHart 4" True Duals with Ness Air Cleaner then Dyno tuned by Cycle Solutions in the next few weeks.
A video shootout from Motorcycle.com. Pretty interesting opinions here . . . . . enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp-qPfyTdms
Good review!
That was a good review , But one of my favorite things is when I'm not out putting miles on my SG I like to personalize my bike . Every Harley I ever had I made my own . Indian bikes are loaded up with so much stuff it's hard to make it your own . just my opinion oh and I hate fender skirts .
While riding the Dragon back in Sept, I ran across a guy with a new red one. He said if he had it to do all over again he wouldn't. I asked why - He said a lack of service dept. knowledge and lack of readily available accessories limited his enjoyment. He did love the bike though.
I thought about that for awhile and realized we as Harley riders/owners take all that for granted (but I'm not complaining!).
I thought about that for awhile and realized we as Harley riders/owners take all that for granted (but I'm not complaining!).
Road the Indian with my wife a few times before buying Ultra. Seemed roomier, my wife said she liked the back seat area better. I perceived less toque from the Indian from stops, so loaded up with my wife and I, that was a serious negative. And like others said, they aren't really customizable, they already have the retro Indian look. If I hadn't bought the Ultra, I would have bout a Victory CC tour.