Indian Challenger Review
"The best factory bagger you can buy used right now."
Used Buyer Review
The Challenger is Indian's best attempt at taking Harley's lunch money, and honestly? It mostly works. The 108ci PowerPlus engine is genuinely impressive — smooth, torquey, and pulls hard through the midrange without feeling agricultural. On used examples, check the infotainment system carefully. The touchscreen gets glitchy and dealership fixes aren't cheap outside warranty. Also inspect the front fairing lower mounts; they crack on bikes that've seen rough roads or clumsy owners. Riding position is surprisingly comfortable for a 800-pound touring barge. The chassis actually handles, which still shocks people used to Baggers wallowing through corners. Lean angle is decent, brakes are strong, and the rider aids package is genuinely useful rather than just a checkbox feature. Previous owners often spec these heavily — expect to find factory audio, heated grips, and occasionally the ride command upgrade already fitted, which adds real value. Negotiate hard on anything pre-2021 since early software was rough. Post-2022 examples hit the sweet spot of sorted reliability without eye-watering new pricing.
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You lack dealer access or hate heavy bikes
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