Also in 2017, with Indian doing well and Victory Motorcycles never having really taken off in the marketplace, Polaris made the decision to discontinue Victory production and put all its motorcycle resources behind Indian. FTR1200S Naturally, Indian parlayed the FTR750's racing success into a uni...
Are Indian Motorcycles Made in USA? In the U.S., Indian Motorcycles areassembled in Spirit Lake, Iowa, with engines assembled in Osceola, Wis. There is a painting facility in Spearfish, S.D., that is also used on some models. Polaris' Opole, Poland facility is 345,000 square feet and...
When it comes to popular touring bikes,look no further than the Indian Chieftain and the Harley-Davidson Street Glide. Both motorcycles are understandably in high demand thanks to their size, high levels of comfort, ability to travel long distances without any fatigue to the rider, and being lo...
“The Indian Chief is a truly iconic motorcycle and what better way to celebrate its 100thbirthday than unleashing an entirely new Indian Chief lineup,” said Mike Dougherty, President of Motorcycles. “These bikes capture the mechanical simplicity and attitude of classic American V-twins, yet br...
Motorcycle riders have to accept fewer creature comforts compared to what’s offered in cars, but the gap is closing. While air conditioning’s still an impossibility, American motorcycle manufacturers have finally brought infotainment systems to two wheels. ...
“Scout is the most iconic American cruiser of all time and is synonymous with the Indian Motorcycle brand,” said Mike Dougherty, President for Indian Motorcycle. “As our top-selling platform, Scout has long been a staple in our lineup. And while riders around the world love the current ...
If you have read several paragraphs in any book or article covering the history of motorcycles, you have probably come across the name Indian Motorcycle. The American motorcycle manufacturer dates back a hundred and twenty years. It was initially known as Hendee Manufacturing Company, named after ...
Indian FTR1200 first impressions review “We’re proud to collaborate with Bike Shed on this apparel collection and celebrate our love for motorcycles and motorcycle culture,” said Reid Wilson, Vice President of Indian Motorcycle. “When we found out Bike Shed was opening a clubhouse in the U...
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As mentioned, these roads were superb - and there were plenty of other motorcycles on the roads enjoying the perfect weather and sublime alpine roads. You’d never have thought such a large machine could be perfectly happy in the Alps, a far cry from the ‘Route 66’ straight-line riding...