I ride an 2014 Indian Chieftain. Put 32K on her last year. 26K so far this year. 86k miles total. Rides much better than my Ultra Limited. More power, better handling, smooth riding, MUCH lower cost to operate (first and only back to dealer issue was a failed rear wheel speed sensor at around 50K miles, covered under warranty). Tires, oil and brakes is all I have to do. I do oil and brakes myself and I pull the wheels and have the new rubber mounted.
My bike is bone stock and I can out run a 2015 Ultra 103 with intake, V&H 2 into 1 exhaust, Andrews 248 cams and Screaming Eagle tuner. And I weigh 300lbs. I’m still pulling in sixth gear when he is topped out.
I have owned around 18 motorcycles in in my life, including nine Harley’s. I am a member of 1%er club that was in the news a lot after Waco, so I take my motorcycles very seriously. For me and my club, they are life or death.
P.S. a number of my club brothers have switched over to Indian and a number of others have said to me that their next bike will be an Indian.
P.P.S. I paid 24K for mine, so... not a cheap knockoff.