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Indian CEO Mike Kennedy Addresses Concerns About Private Equity 

In early February, private equity firm Carolwood LP assumed ownership control of Indian Motorcycle. Indian fans and casual observers alike have been curious to see what...

2026 Mecum Motorcycle Auction Breaks Records: 1,800-Plus Bikes, $20 Million Total Sales

The Mecum Motorcycle Auction returned to South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in January 2026, and with more than 1,800 motorcycles set...

30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Preview

More than 30 years ago, a small group of friends swung legs over their bikes in North Carolina and rode to a race in...

Custom Indian Sport Chief RT Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson for $180K

A custom Indian Sport Chief RT, built by freestyle motocross legend and custom bike builder Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, has been auctioned off for $180,000...

2026 Indian Chief Vintage Video Review

Kicking off Indian Motorcycle’s 125th anniversary, the new 2026 Indian Chief Vintage pays homage to the iconic image of the 1940s-era Chiefs. It’s distinguished...

2026 Indian Chief Vintage Review

Few motorcycles are as instantly identifiable as a classic Indian Chief. From a block away or up close, you know exactly what you’re looking...

Carolwood LP Assumes Ownership of Indian Motorcycle

In October, it was announced that Polaris Inc. would sell a majority stake in Indian Motorcycle to Carolwood LP, a private equity firm, with...

2026 Indian Chief Vintage Preview 

Indian Motorcycle celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2026, and kicking off that milestone is the launch of the new 2026 Indian Chief Vintage. As the...

Bluegrass Motorcycle Museum and a Mystery Wrapped in a Riddle

Great things often come in small packages, and that saying rings true with the Bluegrass Motorcycle Museum in Hartford, Kentucky. What the museum lacks...

Overnight Sensation: Feuling Parts’ 17-Day FXRT Build

Sturgis is just a few weeks away, and the bike in your Southern California garage is a 1985 Harley-Davidson FXRT. Now what? Most of...

Walking Through History: Visiting the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

As a child, I was a Hot Wheels fanatic. I had an old suitcase filled with orange plastic track pieces. Straights, curves, and loops...

2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide vs. Indian Chieftain PowerPlus Comparison Review

We love a good, old-fashioned rivalry. Army vs. Navy. Ford vs. Chevy. Coke vs. Pepsi. And of course, Harley-Davidson vs. Indian. Two of the...

Polaris Sells Indian Motorcycle to Private Equity Firm

Polaris, which acquired Indian Motorcycle in 2011, has now entered into an agreement to sell a majority stake in the iconic American motorcycle brand...

2025 Motorcycle of the Year

There’s never been a better time to be a motorcyclist. We are spoiled for choice these days with a wide variety of models produced...

JT Nesbitt, Bienville Studios | Ep. 84 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Episode 84 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by FLY Racing and the Big East Powersports Show. Our guest is JT Nesbitt,...

Indian FORGED Custom Build Series Season 4 Wrap Up

The Indian FORGED custom build series invites renowned builders to create unique bikes based on a production Indian motorcycle. The series’ fourth season focused...

New Zealand’s Blackadder Harley-Davidson XR1000

Lindsay Williamson is a name synonymous with New Zealand’s motorcycle racing scene. Born in Christchurch, his passion for motorcycles ignited early, setting the course...

Not Your Granddaddy’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

When I arrived in South Dakota for the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, excitement took over. I hadn’t been to Sturgis since 2011, and...

Brazil Team Wins Triumph Originals 2025 Custom Competition

The Triumph Originals 2025 custom competition invited dealers and builders to submit a custom Triumph Modern Classic motorcycle to represent their country and be...

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Reports Record-Breaking Attendance During 85th Annual Rally

The 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally saw an increase in attendance over recent years, as did the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame....

Indian Motorcycle’s “Legends to Kings” Episode 2 Now Available

Indian Motorcycle’s new “Legends to Kings” video series continues with the release of “Legends to Kings | The Machines,” available on Indian’s YouTube channel...

Thunder Beach Rally Fall 2025 Preview

The 2025 riding season for much of the country will be winding down within a couple of months, but there are some events on...

Legends to Kings: Indian Motorcycle Releases New Video Series

Indian Motorcycle and racing have a long and rich history. The brand’s former racing glory of the early 20th century is celebrated as a...

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum to Host Pearl’s Jam, Celebrating Women in Motorcycling, Aug. 4

While at the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, swing by the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame to check out Pearl’s Jam, an...

2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Preview

It’s about that time of year, when the quiet town of Sturgis, South Dakota, prepares to erupt into a mecca of biker culture, drawing...

Custom Indian Sport Chief RT Up for Auction at Back to the Beginning Charity Concert

The Back to the Beginning charity concert and auction is set for July 5, 2025, and Indian Motorcycle is contributing by donating a custom...

Indian Riders Fest 2025 Relocates to Lake Lipno

Indian Riders Fest, the largest summer event for Indian motorcycle riders, is set to be bigger and better than ever for its fifth anniversary,...

2025 Sturgis Charity Rides to Include Inaugural Heroes Honor Ride

The 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will host several Sturgis charity rides this year, including a brand new ride in honor of veterans and...

Marilyn Manson to Perform at 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip announces the addition of Marilyn Manson to the 2025 rally’s musical lineup. This will be Manson’s first performance at the...

2025 Harley-Davidson Let’s Ride Challenge – Ride for Heroes

Supporting our veterans and troops can be as easy as putting miles on your Harley-Davidson motorcycle through the 2025 Harley-Davidson Let’s Ride Challenge –...
2027 Motorcycle Buyers Guide