Hi Guys.
I currently own a 2018 K1600GTL. It's a great bike in most ways, and I have enjoyed riding it. My primary complaint is that the nearest dealer is almost two hours away.
I confess that I am not a v-twin kind of guy. I have rented Harleys as part of group rides, though never owned one. I always come away from those rides as thinking, yuck! They always feel unrefined, clunky, hot, and loud (I'm not into loud pipes…).
However, even though I prefer sport-touring styling, like my 6-cylinders, and am not into the foot-forward riding position, the Challenger caught my eye. Since I ride for enjoyment, and am open to anything, I thought I would visit the Indian dealer for a test ride. What else is there to do during pandemic?
I had never visited the local dealer. They seem like nice guys, and the salesman told me, "ride it for as long as your want." I took him seriously, and went out for a one hour ride on a typical evening route that I do through the local twisties.
Ok, it's not as fast as my Beemer, but it moves very well! I was also impressed with the handling. The bike did whatever I asked it to do, without complaint, and with good results. A few times I hit nearly 90, and the bike seemed well-composed.
My only complain it is that its a little loud, and has more vibes than I am used to on my K1600. I think I would prefer a riser for the bars (if available), or a different set of bars that brought them about 1-2 inches closer to me. Additionally, though the brakes have generally received good review, I wasn't overly impressed with them. Maybe it was just me and my lack of proficiency with the foot forward position…? Not sure.
Anyways, over all, the bike performed well, and I could imagine having fun with it.
I currently own a 2018 K1600GTL. It's a great bike in most ways, and I have enjoyed riding it. My primary complaint is that the nearest dealer is almost two hours away.
I confess that I am not a v-twin kind of guy. I have rented Harleys as part of group rides, though never owned one. I always come away from those rides as thinking, yuck! They always feel unrefined, clunky, hot, and loud (I'm not into loud pipes…).
However, even though I prefer sport-touring styling, like my 6-cylinders, and am not into the foot-forward riding position, the Challenger caught my eye. Since I ride for enjoyment, and am open to anything, I thought I would visit the Indian dealer for a test ride. What else is there to do during pandemic?
I had never visited the local dealer. They seem like nice guys, and the salesman told me, "ride it for as long as your want." I took him seriously, and went out for a one hour ride on a typical evening route that I do through the local twisties.
Ok, it's not as fast as my Beemer, but it moves very well! I was also impressed with the handling. The bike did whatever I asked it to do, without complaint, and with good results. A few times I hit nearly 90, and the bike seemed well-composed.
My only complain it is that its a little loud, and has more vibes than I am used to on my K1600. I think I would prefer a riser for the bars (if available), or a different set of bars that brought them about 1-2 inches closer to me. Additionally, though the brakes have generally received good review, I wasn't overly impressed with them. Maybe it was just me and my lack of proficiency with the foot forward position…? Not sure.
Anyways, over all, the bike performed well, and I could imagine having fun with it.
