Designed for those desiring a premium experience, the 2025 Indian Challenger Elite and Pursuit Elite are exclusive limited-edition models loaded with special features and unique details, as well as high-spec components. These models are limited to only 350 units of the Challenger Elite and 250 units of the Pursuit Elite, and they arrive in dealerships this month.
Both models can be distinguished as Elite machines by their multilayered paint schemes that take 24 hours to complete. The Indian Challenger Elite’s design is inspired by Gene “Alabama Flash” Walker who set a land-speed record on an Indian PowerPlus in 1920. It includes a tri-tone paint scheme with Black Candy and Red Candy finishes and Crystal White Pearl Satin paint. Shattered glass particles in the paint add depth. It also includes a headdress logo and black Dark Horse finishes. The center console is individually numbered and includes an image of Gene Walker’s PowerPlus racebike.
The Indian Pursuit Elite was inspired by the 20,000 PowerPlus motorcycles produced for the U.S. Army in 1916. It also features a tri-tone paint scheme, with Black Candy and Black Forest Candy finishes and hand-painted Championship Gold accents. Like the Challenger Elite, the Pursuit Elite includes PowerPlus 112 engine covers, exclusive Elite badging, black Dark Horse finishes, and an individually numbered console.
Powering these two models is the liquid-cooled PowerPlus 112 motor that debuted this year in the Chieftain PowerPlus. It’s the same engine used in Indian’s King Of The Baggers racebikes and makes a claimed 126 hp and 133 lb-ft of torque, offering three ride modes. The bikes include inverted forks, dual radial-mounted Brembo calipers, Metzeler Cruisetec tires, headdress footboards for rider and passenger, and more premium components.
The Indian Challenger Elite and Pursuit Elite come with Indian’s Rider Assist package. In addition to the previously offered SmartLean technology, Rider Assist includes bike hold control, electronic combined brakes, blind spot warning, tailgate warning, and rear collision warning. Lighting includes Pathfinder Adaptive LED headlight, driving lights, and saddlebag lights. The windscreen is adjustable via a handlebar-mounted button, and the bikes include cylinder deactivation when stopped at idle, keyless ignition, remote locking storage, cruise control, and USB charging.
The Elite models also come equipped with premium PowerBand audio, including Bass Boost and four 100-watt speakers on the Challenger and six 100-watt speakers on the Pursuit. The 7-inch display features Ride Command functionality for smartphone connectivity and offers Apple CarPlay. Riders can also manage the standard Electronically Adjustable Rear Suspension Preload through the Ride Command system.
The 2025 Indian Challenger Elite is priced at $39,999, and the 2025 Indian Pursuit Elite is priced at $49,999. Visit the Indian Motorcycle website for more information.
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