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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RETURNS, STRONGER THAN EVER

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RETURNS, STRONGER THAN EVER

2011 AND BEYOND

The 2010’s have been a decade full of exciting development and growth for Indian Motorcycle. Revitalized by the company’s acquisition by Polaris Industries in 2011, Indian Motorcycle has since rejoined the trail blazed by the company’s early pioneers in the first half of the 20th century. The present-day Indian Motorcycle Company combines high-performing technological innovation, rewarding partnerships, and an ever-expanding lineup of authentic, iconic bikes.

Resuming the company’s legacy as a firm supporter of the military, Indian Motorcycle launched a multi-year partnership with Veteran’s Charity Ride (VCR) to Sturgis in 2015. The VCR is a non-profit organization that dedicates itself to providing healing experiences for wounded, severely injured, and amputee veterans from all branches of service.

Jared Mees at the FTR Rally Winners Podium

Jared Mees

Ushering in the return of the Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew along with his teammates Briar and Bronson Bauman, Jared “Jammer” Mees has truly established himself as a leader on the flat track. The young racer is 5-time Flat Track Grand National Champion, including back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018.

Vicki Golden portrait

Vicky Golden

Ever since she stepped onto the motocross scene, Vicki Golden has been changing the perception of women on dirtbikes. Growing up in San Diego, California, she started riding and racing motorcycles at a young age. She was the first female team member of the infamous Metal Mulisha and has won three consecutive gold medals for Women's Moto X Racing at the X Games. In 2014, she was nominated for the Best Female Action Sports Athlete ESPY award. Now Vicki has added the firewall world record to her resume.

Travis Pastrana
Travis Pastrana
Stacked Car Jump

Travis Pastrana

In 2018, renowned stuntman Travis Pastrana recreated three of Evel Knievel's most famous jump stunts over a single, three hour period. See Travis' amazing jumps below:

MILESTONE MODELS

Industry-leading performance drawing on the legacies of Indian Motorcycle's historic bikes

Old sketch of the first-ever V-twin factory race bike

Chief

2013

Indian Motorcycle launches their first bike since Polaris acquisition: the modern high-performing Chief, inspired by the success of its namesake almost a century earlier

Photo of the first Indian Scout built in 1920

Indian Scout

2014

First, all-new Indian Scout in over 70 years, adding to an expansive five-model lineup.

First Chief Motorcycle

FTR 1200

2017

After a triumphant return to Flat Track racing with the public debut of the purpose-built FTR 750, Indian Motorcycle unveiled the FTR 1200. Born on the track, built for the street.

Indian Ace motorcycle

Indian Challenger

2019

Indian Motorcycle pushes American V-twins forward with the arrival of the all-new 2020 Challenger, powered by the new PowerPlus motor

Historical Eras