Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced it is sponsoring the Pro/Am Hooligan and RSD SuperHooligan races during an action-packed AMA Finale weekend in Santa Rosa, California on Sept 24. In all, nine classes will compete in a day of handlebar-to-handlebar action beginning at 4:30 pm PDT at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in the Chris Beck Arena. Participating in the SuperHooligan race class will be Roland Sands as well as…
Read MoreIndian Motorcycles Returns to Brookfield
Brookfield Indian Motorcycles will open for business later this week, marking the first dealership in Connecticut for the revived U.S.-made motorcycle brand. Indian motorcycles were made in the U.S. from 1901 to 1953 and started again in 2013. “This is another great icon in America. It stands for what this country can still conceive and manufacture for U.S. consumers,” Robert V. Gaulin, owner of Brookfield Indian Motorcycle, said. “We need…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Riders Veterans Ride
Growling, coughing and roaring, 147 motorcycle riders wheeled into the Legion Post 155 pavilion at the end of Deming Street on Sunday afternoon, kicking up a brown cloud of dust as they came. It was the end of the 16th annual Freedom Ride, hosted by veterans of American Legion Post 155. The Freedom Ride is a 65-mile loop around the county that takes the group about an hour and a…
Read MoreIndian Unveils New Flat Track Racer at Sturgis
Indian Motorcycle unleashed its all-new Indian Scout FTR750 at the 76th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The event is the latest milestone in the historic return to professional flat track racing for the brand. The Indian Scout FTR750 was revealed at the “Motorcycles as Art” industry event that took place at the famed Buffalo Chip in Sturgis. Special guests on-hand were the two surviving members of the legendary Indian “Wrecking Crew”, Bobby Hill…
Read More2014-2016 Indian Motorcycle Fire Hazard Recall
SUMMARY: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures. CONSEQUENCE: Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire. REMEDY: Indian will notify owners, and…
Read MoreIndian Returns to Flat Track Racing
Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, is proud to announce its re-entry into the AMA Pro Flat Track series with its first full-factory racing effort since the 1950s. AMA Pro Flat Track is highly competitive and has evolved into a demanding, technical and specialized event that typically sees bar-to-bar action and sublime motorcycle control at high speeds on varied dirt surfaces. The Indian Motorcycle Racing Team will contest the series with…
Read MoreRoute 66 Increases its Rental Fleet
Call it motorcycle rental with some Hollywood glitz and glamour. Bartels’ Route 66 Riders is expanding its two-wheeled fleet and in turn, opening some historic tours for bikers. Carrying over 150 late model Harley-Davidson’s and Indian motorcycles for rent to the public, as well as movie production studios, Route 66 Riders started with much less. Glenn Bartels, General Manager and Operator of the rental company Route 66 Riders, was one…
Read MorePolaris Considering Majority Stake in MV Agusta
MV Agusta President and CEO, Giovanni Castiglioni has confirmed that he is in talks with Polaris over the acquisition of a majority stake in the legendary Italian motorcycle brand. MV Agusta has been going through difficult financial times over the past few years. “We’ve been in discussions with them about some sort of partnership, just as with other companies interested in investing in the commercially successful brand that is MV…
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