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Indian Revises FTR Lineup, Introduces Challenger Elite for 2023

Indian Motorcycle has revealed its plans for its 2023 model year lineup. The company’s offerings include something new and plenty of updated options. As a highlight of its lineup, Indian touts its new FTR Sport model, replacing the current FTR S bike. FTR Sport is a mid-range motorcycle, positioned

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Bike Elite: Indian Unveils Limited Edition Challenger and Chieftain

Indian is giving riders a truly exclusive treat. America’s first motorcycle company has introduced two new limited-edition baggers, both bearing the exclusive Elite title. The 2022 Indian Challenger Elite and 2022 Indian Chieftain elite are both available in very limited numbers. The bikes sport custom-inspired designs that won’t

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2022 Indian Pursuit

The newest model in Indian’s lineup is one engineered for touring riders who value the journey as much as the destination. The 2022 Indian Pursuit claims to be the most capable and refined American touring machine on the road, featuring the liquid-cooled PowerPlus engine, seamless ride-enhancing technology, a chassis-mounted

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New Video Series Celebrates the Indian Pursuit and Motorcycle Touring

Indian Motorcycle is breaking new ground, but this time not with bikes. The first U.S. motorcycle company has launched its first motorcycle touring video series to celebrate both riding and the Indian Pursuit bike. The video series, titled Epic Pursuits, consists of three separate adventure trips, each covering three

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Fouled Plugs: You Missed the Point of the Indian FTR1200

During a recent conversation with a friend at my local dealer, he told me they could barely move the Indian FTR1200 and I just can’t see why. It’s an epic machine! I feel like part of the reason it’s not selling is that it seems to be

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Indian and Harley-Davidson Announce 2022 King of the Baggers Teams

After a wildly successful season debut, MotoAmerica’s King of the Baggers (KOTB) Championship returns in 2022. Indian and Harley-Davidson are ready to race for victory with their recently announced teams. The American motorcycle manufacturers have brought high-caliber talent to their stables. Both teams have two riders, while Indian also

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Indian Joins the E-Bike Craze with eFTR Hooligan 1.2

New and exciting electric bikes and bicycles have been popping up a lot lately. Not to be outdone, Indian Motorcycle joins the fray with the new eFTR Hooligan 1.2. Developed in collaboration with the lifestyle adventure brand Super73, the eFTR Hooligan 1.2 electric bicycle combines Super73’s reliable

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Indian Expands Bike Rental Network

If you’re looking to get a ride in but your own bike is in the dry dock, or just want to try out the newest Indian—good news. You now have more options for getting on the road on a loaner bike. Indian Motorcycles has launched 14 new rental

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Indian Celebrates Its Racing History with New FTR Championship Edition

Indian Motorcycle has a long and colorful flat track racing history. To celebrate its racing heritage, the first U.S. motorcycle company has launched a limited edition FTR Championship Edition motorcycle. The FTR Championship Edition—limited to only 400 bikes available globally—draws inspiration from the Indian FTR750 racing machine.

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Comparison: 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite vs. 2022 BMW R 18 B

Baggers are big business. New bikes are coming from some interesting quarters in the industry, including the typically cruiser-averse BMW with the new R 18 B. Indian, conversely, has been making touring motorcycles practically since the dawn of time—and certainly since they were restarted by Polaris back in 2011.

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2022 Indian Pursuit – The Most Capable Touring Machine?

The next generation of American V-Twin touring performance is here with the launch of the Indian Pursuit. Featuring the liquid-cooled PowerPlus engine, seamless ride-enhancing technology, a chassis-mounted fairing, and loads of touring amenities, the 2022 Indian Pursuit stakes its claim as the most capable and refined American touring machine on

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Indian Brings an Aggressive Edge to the Iconic Scout Family with the 2022 Scout Rogue

Powerful, Reliable, Comfortable & Agile – New 2022 Scout Rogue Offers the Most Aggressive Style & Performance-Minded Expression of the Iconic Indian ScoutIndian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today unleashed the most aggressive iteration of its iconic Indian Scout with the launch of the new Scout Rogue and Scout Rogue

Jul/Aug '21

Review: 2022 Indian Chief

Indian Motorcycles has reinvented the Chief, the bike that launched the company’s rebirth under Polaris in 2014. Gone are the flowing fenders and the aluminum frame seen since its debut in 2014. Instead, we’ve got a lean and stripped-down Chief for the 2022 model year.Three Chiefs, actually,

2020 Indian Challenger Motorcycle Review

Mar/Apr '20

Review: 2020 Indian Challenger

Building a Better Bagger!With its new Challenger models, Indian Motorcycle has definitely shown that it is a strong contender in the heavy cruiser-bagger category. The Challenger was designed to compete directly with Harley-Davidson’s Road Glide models, and this introduction can be considered a shot across H-D’s bow.

Jan/Feb '20

2020 Indian Motorcycle Upgrades

With the arrival of the Milwaukee-Eight motor from Harley-Davidson two years ago, boasting 107 and 114 cubic inches of displacement, Indian’s Thunder Stroke 111 suddenly wasn’t the baddest cruiser engine on the market. The balance of power shifts back to Indian with the arrival of the Thunder Stroke

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Review: 2020 Indian FTR 1200 S

An Exciting American Flat Tracker Built for the StreetI remember thinking a few years back when riding the Indian Scout for the first time that the V-twin platform had potential, but I longed for a sportier chassis with better brakes and suspension. Fast-forward to the present and Indian has satisfied

May/Jun '16

Review: 2016 Indian Springfield

Named after the birthplace of Indian Motorcycle—Springfield, MA, back in 1901—the new 2016 Springfield combines nostalgic styling cues with modern touring amenities like a tall windscreen, cruise control, and remote-locking hard saddlebags.Merging Old-School Looks with New TechnologyAt a casual glance, the Springfield may appear to be an

Mar/Apr '16

Review: 2016 Indian Scout Sixty

In a bid to widen its market and bring in new riders to the brand, Indian has introduced the Sixty—a slightly revamped Scout—and dropped the price by an impressive ,300 compared to the 1,133cc model.A Liter of Affordable Fun!So what’s different about it? The

Sep/Oct '15

Comparison: 2015 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited vs. 2015 Indian Roadmaster

Forget the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight. With these two American V-twin heavyweights, the Rumble in the Jungle with Ali vs. Foreman is much more appropriate. Our testing ground was the hot, humid “jungle” of the Deep South. I spent thousands of miles on a mix of interstates, country byways, and

Jan/Feb '15

Review: 2015 Indian Roadmaster

In the February ‘14 issue of RoadRUNNER, we learned about Indian Motorcycle’s Chieftain when Florian laid out the form and function of the maker’s key touring model for 2014. Chock full of good intentions, massive investments in both capital and engineering, and American  bravado—Indian came to the

Sep/Oct '14

Review: 2014 Indian Chieftain

When it comes to touring on the Chieftain, let’s get the worst out of the way immediately. It needs more range. Though my observed fuel economy was a respectable 39mpg, I found myself stopping for gas every 150 miles or so at best. I think this is primarily the

Jan/Feb '14

2014 Indian Motorcycles: American Muscle

When Polaris announced the purchase of Indian Motorcycles in April 2011, anticipation went through the entire motorcycle community. America’s first production motorcycle has seen its share of ups and downs since 1901. With a new parent company, Indian dove headfirst into a sea of Harleys at Sturgis for their