New Indian black ‘from end to end’
Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, is adding an “understated” new machine to its line-up — the Indian Chief Dark Horse.
BURT MUNRO would be smiling: the motorcycle brand he knew best is being revived in New Zealand by US manufacturer Polaris Industries.
Its subsidiary Indian Motorcycle is offering three models here: the Indian Chief Classic Cruiser, the Indian Chief Vintage soft bagger and the Indian Chief hard bagger.
Founded in 1901 as America’s first motorcycle company, Indian Motorcycle is today setting out to “capture the essence of the traditional styling and brand heritage that’s made Indian such an iconic name in world motorcycling,” the company says.
Auckland’s Cyclespot dealership will be the new home of the brand, known globally for the exploits of Kiwi biker Burt Munro, subject of the movie The World’s Fastest Indian. British actor Antony Hopkins played Munro.
“The Indian brand stirs much emotion in our customers and to launch the brand in the home of the ‘world’s fastest Indian’, Burt Munro, is truly memorable for our business,” Indian Motorcycle country manager Peter Harvey says.
“The spirit of the Munro bike has a direct link to New Zealand and played a role in bringing to life what the heart and soul of Indian should be.
“The Munro family has been a great assistance to us in re-launching Indian Motorcycle around the world and now we finally get to celebrate that launch in Burt’s own backyard.”
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