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2015 Indian Roadmaster | First Look Review

Although Indian lays claim to being American’s first motorcycle manufacturer, in this group the Roadmaster is the new kid on the block. After the...

Indian Motorcycle Introduces First 2016 Model, The Indian Chief Dark Horse

Indian Motorcycle has announced the newest and edgiest member of the Indian Chief line-up and the first 2016 model — the Indian Chief Dark...

Retrospective: Indian Chief Police Special: 1940-1945

Wouldn’t the new Indian Motorcycle people just love it if the San Francisco Police Department ordered up some Indian police bikes? Just like it...

New for 2015: Big Bangs for the Buck

The 2015 crop of new bikes is a big one, with lots of all-new or significantly updated models. We’ve covered the new stuff from...

2014 Cutting-Edge Cruisers – Snapshot Reviews

There was a time, not that long ago, when in motorcycle terms cruisers were considered something less—simpler machines that were somewhat inferior to other...

2014 Indian Chief Classic Review

The original Indian motorcycle company began in 1901, but then faded away in the early 1950s. Two recent attempts to revamp the brand failed...

2015 Indian Scout | First Ride Review

Before the Chief there was the Scout. The Chief may have been Indian’s stylistic high-water mark, but the Scout was its engineering masterpiece. Designed...

2015 Indian Scout First Look

Indian Motorcycles took the logical first step in returning the marque to glory by relaunching the brand last year with an impressive lineup of...

2015 Indian Roadmaster | First Ride Review

No motorcycle has left as indelible an impression on the American psyche as the late 1940s Indian Chief. Although the first Chief emerged from...

Indian Motorcycle Reveals Two-Tone Paint Schemes for 2015 Indian Chief Line

Indian Motorcycle announced that two-tone paint schemes, starting at $19,799, will be offered for the upcoming model year Indian Chief line of motorcycles. The...

New Motorcycles For 2014

The new Indian Motorcycles, Star Bolt, Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and Yamaha FZ-09 we showed you  in recent issues were just appetizers; here’s the main...

American Baggers Comparison: Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special vs Indian Chieftain vs Victory Cross Country

Functional, big-inch V-twin baggers are all the rage these days. In addition to lots of style, these bikes offer the comfort of some upper-body...

2014 Indian Chieftain Review

This proud, old name in American motorcycling began production in 1901, eventually became the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, and then went bankrupt in 1953....

2014 Indian Chief Classic, Chief Vintage and Chieftain | First Ride Review

Everyone loves a good comeback story. Inspirational people, from Abraham Lincoln to Walt Disney to Rocky Balboa, were knocked down but not out, rising...

2014 Indian Chief Line Unveiled in Sturgis

Before thousands of motorcycling fans at the site of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame in downtown Sturgis, South Dakota, on Saturday...

Retrospective: Indian / Royal Enfield Chief 700cc: 1959-1961

The history of the Indian motorcycle name gets a bit convoluted after the demise of the old company in 1953. Its last genuine model...

Indian Motorcycle Unveils the Thunder Stroke 111 Engine

The reborn-yet-again Indian Motorcycle, this time under the auspices of Polaris Industries, which acquired the legendary company in 2011, reached a significant milestone over...

Indian Motorcycle Introduces 2013 Chief Vintage Limited Edition

Indian Motorcycle is proud to debut for 2013 the elegant and powerful Chief Vintage Limited Edition. Featuring a pearl white and thunder black two-tone paint...

Retrospective: Indian Sport Scout 750cc: 1934-1942

Undoubtedly the most famous Indian Scout is the motorcycle belonging to New Zealander Burt Munro, of the movie, The World’s Fastest Indian. He bought it...

2012 Indian Motorcycle – First Look Review

The first Indian motorcycles were built in 1901, and bikes were sold to the public in 1902, making it one of America’s oldest motorcycle...

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