2021 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide® vs 2022 Indian Chieftain

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2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide® Overview

American V-Twin motorcycles are capable of providing epic thrills and adrenaline-inducing power. Have you been trying to choose between the 2022 Indian Chieftain and the 2021 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide®? If so, this guide is for you! Below, we are going to investigate both of these attractive motorcycles in-depth.

2021 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide® VS 2022 Indian Chieftain: Why the Street Glide® is Better Than the Chieftain

The Indian Chieftain is a great motorcycle. However, it simply can’t compare to the stunning and versatile Harley-Davidson® Street Glide®. Even the newer Chieftain isn’t as impressive as the 2021 Street Glide®. There are many reasons for this. However, the main reasons are that the air-cooled Street Glide® is versatile, reliable, comfortable, and able to produce punchy low-end power. This makes it an efficient go-getter that can open a world of weekend getaways for years to come. To see for yourself, we invite you to contact our Maine Harley-Davidson® dealership. Here, you can test ride the Street Glide® and more! Read on to find out the details on both of these bikes so that you can form your own opinion on which is the better ride for you.

The 2022 Chieftain from Indian

First off, let’s discuss the specifications of the 2022 Indian Chieftain. This motorcycle has a streamlined fork-mounted fairing with crisp lines. The clean lines of this motorcycle and modern amenities make it feel new and improved. This is especially true when compared to previous model years. As such, this is an updated and versatile modern-day bagger motorcycle. Indeed, it is capable and stylish with loads of updated charm. Plus, the Chieftain is comfortable, agile, and compact.

The 2021 Street Glide® from Harley-Davidson®

The 2021 Street Glide® from motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson® is a masterpiece in every regard. This motorcycle combines tons of classy vintage appeal and modern capability in one easy to maneuver package. Even though this motorcycle is easy to ride for motorcyclists of any skill level, it also has plenty of adrenaline-inducing power. All of this without sacrificing a bit of its long-distance comfort. We also really love that the street glide comes in a Special model. All Street Glide® Special models are now equipped with stunning high-performance ventilators and air cleaner air vents. They also come with easy-to-remove washable filter elements and gorgeously contoured low-profile engine guards. Best of all, this motorcycle comes with a reliable Milwaukee-Eight® 114 V-Twin. This V-Twin engine effortlessly moves a set of stylish Prodigy wheels. This is the original hot rod bagger and Grand American Touring motorcycle! Therefore, if you have been looking for an attractive motorcycle that comes with plenty of options and is comfortable enough to cross the country on, the 2021 Street Glide® or Street Glide® Special is worth looking into.

The Chieftain VS Street Glide® Side-By-Side

So how do these bikes compare right next to each other? Well, the 2021 Street Glide® Special from Harley-Davidson® has a Milwaukee-Eight® 114 V-Twin engine. It also comes with a range of never-before-seen two-tone paint packages. You will also get a bright Daymaker LED headlight, upright riding position, included passenger seat, saddlebags, infotainment features, and more. Also, the street glide comes with standard or optional Reflex Defensive Rider Systems. In contrast, the Indian has a Thunderstroke engine and straight-lined fork-mounted fairing. It also has selectable ride modes. The secure saddlebags are not as nice as the bags that you will find on the Street Glide®. It also does not offer as many factory custom options. Still, if you are a die-hard Indian fan, it is a nice bike. Just be sure to choose the 2022 model, as the 2021 models require some serious updates.

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When it comes down to it, the best motorcycle for you will be the one that you enjoy riding the most. With that being said, we believe the Street Glide® is the better option. To figure out whether the 2021 Street Glide® is the ideal bike for your touring dreams, why not come and test ride one? We are so confident that you will enjoy the handling of the 2021 Street Glide® over that of the 2022 Indian that we are offering free test rides. If you are in Maine, you can test ride the latest Harley-Davidson® Street Glide® models at our dealership! Just give Big Moose Harley-Davidson® a call, and we will hook you up.