07-15-2021, 04:13 AM
I got to ride a couple new Indian bikes yesterday. First I rode the Challenger, their water cooled bagger, and then the FTR.
My thoughts, if you're interested:
I'm not a tall fellow, and the forward (foot) controls on the Challenger were placed for longer legged folk. It was very comfortable otherwise and had plenty of power. While the bike has dual disk Brembos out front, I was not impressed with their bite or power. Another rider had the same comment. I didn't use the rear brake much so I can't comment on that. I recently tried out the new Goldwing, and I have to say that while riding the Challenger I was contrasting it with that experience. In terms of refinement, the sensation of quality, and handling, I was thinking, "This ain't no Goldwing." (I know, why is my internal grammar so poor?)
Now, the FTR... you all want to get on one of those, IMO. Put it in Sport mode too. For the kind of riding I use my CB1100 for, it would be a great, tire-lifting option. It has a small tank, and you'll have a hard time wanting to get the best mileage out of it. The hooligan came out in me. Pretty too.
My $0.02
My thoughts, if you're interested:
I'm not a tall fellow, and the forward (foot) controls on the Challenger were placed for longer legged folk. It was very comfortable otherwise and had plenty of power. While the bike has dual disk Brembos out front, I was not impressed with their bite or power. Another rider had the same comment. I didn't use the rear brake much so I can't comment on that. I recently tried out the new Goldwing, and I have to say that while riding the Challenger I was contrasting it with that experience. In terms of refinement, the sensation of quality, and handling, I was thinking, "This ain't no Goldwing." (I know, why is my internal grammar so poor?)
Now, the FTR... you all want to get on one of those, IMO. Put it in Sport mode too. For the kind of riding I use my CB1100 for, it would be a great, tire-lifting option. It has a small tank, and you'll have a hard time wanting to get the best mileage out of it. The hooligan came out in me. Pretty too.
My $0.02