2013 Indian Chief

**Big Dave** · 16th January 2013, 15:17

Originally Posted by Banditbandit

Fuck ... I went passed that this morning (and I don't believe I was in top gear either) ... and I wasn't disqualified

Small country. Very Heavily policed. Modern technology. Only a matter of time if you push it regularly.

Anyway, 'Fast' bikes do it in first - with 30 to spare.

**Hillbilly** · 17th January 2013, 02:13

Here's a good look at the 105 cubic inch "pan head" powering the new Indian Chief:

**Banditbandit** · 17th January 2013, 08:36

Originally Posted by RoscoP

The move to the indian brand is in order to gain traction against H-D (in my opinion) Polaris bought the rights to Indian some time ago but did nothing with them for a while. I seem to remember about 15 years ago another company did as well, made a limited production run of v-twin indians and then went belly up to never be heard from again. This a direct frontal assault on H-D so will be interesting to watch. Victory has not done well in taking market share away from Harley so far. Have had at lease 3 resellers come and go here in NZ. Good luck to them I say.

Polaris bought the Indian Motorcycle Company in 2011. That company was created in 1999 ... and made a few bikes ...

Go here .. the suppository of al knowledge has a pretty good history of INdian Motorcyckes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_(motorcycle)

**Banditbandit** · 17th January 2013, 08:38

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Small country. Very Heavily policed. Modern technology. Only a matter of time if you push it regularly.

Anyway, 'Fast' bikes do it in first - with 30 to spare.

Yeah .. I get caught with enough frequency to annoy the wife - as it affects the bank balance .. and occassionally I'm reduced to walking ...

Which is why I don't ride fast bikes that will do it in first ... I'd never have a licence ...

**RoscoP** · 17th January 2013, 14:44

Originally Posted by Banditbandit

Polaris bought the Indian Motorcycle Company in 2011. That company was created in 1999 ... and made a few bikes ...

Go here .. the suppository of al knowledge has a pretty good history of INdian Motorcyckes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_(motorcycle)

Very interesting, didn't releases how many other companies had a go since 1945, would be good to see H-D be given a run for their money and overall competition tends to improve both parties. I don't think that either of them are going to enter into a full on price war, just have a cheaper entry level machine (or range) and spend lots on advertising and promotion. The question is, if a person had the discretionary cash would you buy one and why?

**ellipsis** · 17th January 2013, 15:14

...would I buy a Bugatti made by Mazda...probably not, irrespective of how well it worked...

**Hillbilly** · 16th February 2013, 16:29

Well, with the closure of Haldanes it doesn't look as if we'll see any new Indian Chiefs down here any time soon.

**Berries** · 17th February 2013, 07:43

Does Auckland really need more tassels?

**AllanB** · 17th February 2013, 10:32

They are the last of the 'last' companies design. Polaris are introducing a 'new' Indian in 2014 I think.

I hope they are not just another HD 'look-alike' yawn yawn. There is potential for a inline 4 engine mounted NS. But I bet they shy away.

Instead of loading up a V2 engine with 400kg of cosmetic crap why don't they strip them down to light weight (for a cruiser) 'fast' bar hoppers/bobbers that will thrash the shit out of HD and out handle them?

**ratusratus** · 21st February 2013, 11:41

Originally Posted by AllanB

They are the last of the 'last' companies design. Polaris are introducing a 'new' Indian in 2014 I think.

I hope they are not just another HD 'look-alike' yawn yawn. There is potential for a inline 4 engine mounted NS. But I bet they shy away.

Instead of loading up a V2 engine with 400kg of cosmetic crap why don't they strip them down to light weight (for a cruiser) 'fast' bar hoppers/bobbers that will thrash the shit out of HD and out handle them?

Thrash my XR?? stick to your Hondas you deserve them :-)

**Paul in NZ** · 21st February 2013, 12:34

Originally Posted by AllanB

They are the last of the 'last' companies design. Polaris are introducing a 'new' Indian in 2014 I think.

I hope they are not just another HD 'look-alike' yawn yawn. There is potential for a inline 4 engine mounted NS. But I bet they shy away.

Instead of loading up a V2 engine with 400kg of cosmetic crap why don't they strip them down to light weight (for a cruiser) 'fast' bar hoppers/bobbers that will thrash the shit out of HD and out handle them?

I'd just ask Triumph to build a few extra Rocket 3 engines...

**Hillbilly** · 7th March 2013, 14:24

This is a direct quote from the Australian based manager for both Victory and Indian motorcycles. They'll be doing a launch for Indian motorcycles in ther future, but they definitely will be available in NZ:

In regards to Indian, the launch is still a long way off but there is likely to be a pre-sale program to take deposits on the first available units- keep your eyes on our websites and Facebook along with motorcycle media for more details.

Thanks again for you contact and I hope we can be of assistance.

Regards

Peter Harvey
Country Manager- Motorcycles
Australia & New Zealand
+613 9394 5610