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Indian Motorcycle - United Kingdom Debut
Motorcycle Live 2013
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In April 2011, Polaris Industries, the parent-company of Victory Motorcycles, announced its intention to acquire Indian Motorcycle. Indian's production facilities were moved to Spirit Lake, Iowa, where production began on August 5, 2011.
Polaris announced three all-new Indian-branded motorcycles based on the traditional styling of the marque and the Thunder Stroke 111 motor. The motor features a triple-cam design with a chain-driven center cam turning front and rear cams via gears, permitting parallel placement of the pushrods to give a similar appearance to older Indian designs. It is air cooled, with large traditional fins and an airbox in the cast aluminum frame. All Indians share this aluminum frame design, though the wheelbase and front end rake vary depending on model. The integrated transmission is also gear-driven.
Indian Chief Classic
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The base model Chief has the valanced fenders and the lighted "war bonnet" on the front fender that have been iconic throughout Indian's history. Cruise control, antilock braking system, keyless starting, and electronic fuel injection are standard on this and all other models. It has a six-speed transmission and manually-adjustable single-shock swingarm.
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The base model Chief has the valanced fenders and the lighted "war bonnet" on the front fender that have been iconic throughout Indian's history. Cruise control, antilock braking system, keyless starting, and electronic fuel injection are standard on this and all other models. It has a six-speed transmission and manually-adjustable single-shock swingarm.
Indian Chief Vintage
The excellent Indian Chief Vintage shares the chassis, drivetrain, and styling of the Indian Chief Classic, with additional stunning tan leather quick-release saddlebags with matching tan leather two-up comfortable seat with additional Bright pollished chrome trim, ultra quick-release windshield, and a super six-speed transmission.
The excellent Indian Chief Vintage shares the chassis, drivetrain, and styling of the Indian Chief Classic, with additional stunning tan leather quick-release saddlebags with matching tan leather two-up comfortable seat with additional Bright pollished chrome trim, ultra quick-release windshield, and a super six-speed transmission.
Indian Chieftain
The Indian Indian Chieftain touring motorcycle is the first Indian model with front fairing and hard saddlebags. It has a stereo with speakers in the fairing, Bluetooth media players, tire pressure sensors, air-adjustable rear shock, and motorized windshield adjustment. Initial reports from the press were favorable for styling, performance, and handling. The Chieftain was named 2013 Motorcycle of the Year by RoadRunner Motorcycle Touring & Travel magazine.
The Indian Indian Chieftain touring motorcycle is the first Indian model with front fairing and hard saddlebags. It has a stereo with speakers in the fairing, Bluetooth media players, tire pressure sensors, air-adjustable rear shock, and motorized windshield adjustment. Initial reports from the press were favorable for styling, performance, and handling. The Chieftain was named 2013 Motorcycle of the Year by RoadRunner Motorcycle Touring & Travel magazine.
Motorcycle Live 2013 will take place from 23 November to 1 December at The NEC, Birmingham. Indian Mototorcycle will be showcasing their 2014 model launching for the first time in the UK.
The NEC is situated 8 miles East of Birmingham city centre; its central location ensures it is at the hub of the UK motorway network. Visitors from any direction can travel to The NEC site directly using the following motorways ““ M1, M5, M6, M6 Toll, M40 and M42.
Additional video
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMneIEpTD74
Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/80311099
The NEC is situated 8 miles East of Birmingham city centre; its central location ensures it is at the hub of the UK motorway network. Visitors from any direction can travel to The NEC site directly using the following motorways ““ M1, M5, M6, M6 Toll, M40 and M42.
Additional video
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMneIEpTD74
Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/80311099
more information: https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-uk
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