The Ace Cafe has been on our list for years, so after leaving The Bike Shed in London we pointed the bikes towards one of Britain’s most famous motorcycle destinations.
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Unfortunately, the ride didn’t go quite as planned…
While riding through London, the Indian Chief Vintage suddenly developed an electrical fault. The display failed, the engine cut out on the busy North Circular, and we were left wondering whether modern electronics have gone too far on motorcycles designed to celebrate a classic era.
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Thankfully we managed to get going again and finally arrived at the legendary Ace Cafe, where we explored the atmosphere, admired the bikes and enjoyed a proper all-day breakfast—although filming wasn’t made any easier by one of the loudest car sound systems we’ve ever encountered!
Join us for another honest father-and-son motorcycle adventure as we discuss why simplicity still matters, what makes a great biker destination and whether some modern technology actually takes away from the riding experience.
As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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Actually populations are crashing all over the world.
9:50 Well done for addressing the elephant in the room. An enjoyable ride will cease to exist in this country if we carry on this trajectory. Our innate politeness and subsequent refusal to acknowledge difficult truths won’t change a thing.
That quiz thing doesn't work. I clicked on " other " and it ticked the Ace Cafe lol.
Last year i was test riding Indian scout 101 and sport chief both great bikes, but that screen? Oh lord that is the worst thing on those bikes. It took me literally more than 5 minutes just to put in address of place where i wanted to go…
When i ended the test ride, i speak about it with the dealer and she just smiled and said “its better to use paper map instead of that screen”. Tbh its insane, that on such expensive bike you get such a shitty screen. Other than that, indians are awesome and sport chief is my dream bike.
I hope that by the time i will be able to afford one they will upgrade that screen😂.
Anyway thanks for the video, it was great as always ❤
I already advised you lads to look into the Harley-Davidson instead of the Indian. Now, though, maybe you should consider a Honda Rebel 1100 (still digital instruments, alas) or a Triumph Speedmaster 1200, too (hybrid instruments, IIRC). 😅
Who makes proper analogue instruments these days?
HOW MANY DEATHS PER DAY ON INDIAN ROADS????? AND YOU THINK THATS GOOD I THINK THE SUNS GOT TO THAT BRAIN.
Thought this since you first showed us the Indian: gorgeous looking bike but WHAT were they thinking with that dash? As you kind of said – that dash would be a deal breaker for me. While we're at it the switch gear looks cheap n nasty. Not good given the price tag.
royal enfield: 1
everyone else: 0
The Indian disappoints. Too bad.
Screen dying is just foreshadowing for when the new CEO runs this brand into the ground over the next few years.
Yayyy.. best marketing for Indian Motorcycles 😂
Traffic… Come and experience Ireland and the quieter roads 👍. Moved from NW England to Ireland a few years ago.
Amazing totally agree needs a real Speedo.
My tablet froze while I was watching this. Must be the Darcy effect?
My Harley Sportglide (soon to be sold) is the hottest running bike I have ever owned. On a few longer journeys I have actually thought that the bike was on fire there was so much heat coming off it!?
Dam lived in france for 5 years don't go on the roads at summer time holidays
You didn’t sell me on the Ace Cafe, I think I’ll give that one a miss😊.
Its a Harley what do you expect
I agree, the vintage needs a regular speedo. No need for the extra tech, it's on the phone anyway. Sell it cheaper, just make sure it has a fuel gauge. Leave the ride command for the tourers and offer (low tech) for those as well at a cheaper price.
I’ll stick with my super meteor, even sounds better with the Tec cannons. Simple and analogue.