Harley or Indian

[shoshi]

American riders which brand do you like better?

 

[Ringel05]

Yamaha..........

 

[Concerned American]

Honda

 

[shoshi]

Honda

Gold Wing has good reputation. I have never ridden one myself.

 

[Concerned American]

Gold Wing has good reputation. I have never ridden one myself.

I have owned three Goldwings. A 79 (before they came with fairings and saddlebags), an 84 and my current ride, a 99, 50th Anniversary special edition. They are the most dependable, comfortable and functional touring motorcycle available. They handle the road very well. I like them better than the BMW, but that is also an exemplary motorcycle. I have put over 100K miles on my Goldwings.

 

[para bellum]

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

New indian or old indian?

 

[Concerned American]

New indian or old indian?
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I knew a guy that had a late era Indian that looked identical to the 48 Chief in your photo. This was when they had their resurgence in the 90-00s. I just searched for when they reestablished the company and I was surprised that they are owned by Polaris now.

 

[Canon Shooter]

I prefer Harley's styling over Indian, but both are fine motorcycles.

This is my 2016 Street Glide:

 

[shoshi]

New indians like the Challenger and Scout series. I do not know the old Indians. They are no longer in production.

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

I knew a guy that had a late era Indian that looked identical to the 48 Chief in your photo. This was when they had their resurgence in the 90-00s. I just searched for when they reestablished the company and I was surprised that they are owned by Polaris now.

I had a 1958 Indian Lance once.
It was made by Royal Enfield.
It had the shifter on the right side.
Royal Enfield bought Indian in the early 50s.
They were the second owners.
Indian has been bought and sold several times.
Harley Davidson was owned by AMF once.

Indian Motorcycle - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Meathead]

American riders which brand do you like better?

Isn't the Indian now called Guardian?

 

[shoshi]

Isn't the Indian now called Guardian?

no

 

[shoshi]

I had a 1958 Indian Lance once.
It was made by Royal Enfield.
It had the shifter on the right side.
Royal Enfield bought Indian in the early 50s.
They were the second owners.
Indian has been bought and sold several times.
Harley Davidson was owned by AMF once.

Indian Motorcycle - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Royal Enfield from India. I have seen some Electras on the street.

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

Royal Enfield from India. I have seen some Electras on the street.

Royal Endfield was originally from England.
The India made Royal Enfields are newer versions.
They are interesting looking bikes.
Big Twins

 

[BULLDOG]

I'm not paying the price for a Harley or an Indian. Both are great bikes, but I'll just ride my rice burning Yamaha. If either of those bikes could increase the enjoyment I have on my bike, I don't think I could stand it.

 

[westwall]

BMW

 

[shoshi]

I'm not paying the price for a Harley or an Indian. Both are great bikes, but I'll just ride my rice burning Yamaha. If either of those bikes could increase the enjoyment I have on my bike, I don't think I could stand it.

Are you a sport rider? You a Yamaha R? or do you ride the Vmax or a cruiser? i do not know all the Yamaha models.

 

[Concerned American]

I had a 1958 Indian Lance once.
It was made by Royal Enfield.
It had the shifter on the right side.
Royal Enfield bought Indian in the early 50s.
They were the second owners.
Indian has been bought and sold several times.
Harley Davidson was owned by AMF once.

Indian Motorcycle - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Yeah, I have heard that you would be wise to steer clear of the AMF Harleys.

 

[BULLDOG]

Are you a sport rider? You a Yamaha R? or do you ride the Vmax or a cruiser? i do not know all the Yamaha models.

vstar 1100.