Under this tag you will find articles related to Indian Motorcycle and its activities within the motorcycle sector. This includes new model presentations, technical developments, special editions and company-related news concerning the brand.
The list below brings together all content in which Indian is featured — ranging from production models and limited editions to strategic decisions and market developments.
Indian Motorcycle is selling more motorcycles than last year in most major European markets, with an increase of 11.1 percent in Germany. At EICMA in early November, the now independent brand plans to present a business report and show its first new models for the 2027 model year.
Harley-Davidson is withdrawing its factory team from the US racing series King of the Baggers after the 2026 season and will focus on the Bagger World Cup and a new grassroots program from 2027. For organizer MotoAmerica the decision comes late, while Indian carries on with new champion Hayden Gillim.
“Bikers Vs. Werewolves” is a horror film in which a biker gang takes on a gang of werewolves. The new trailer shows plenty of Harley-Davidson and Indian machines, but there is no fixed release date yet.
From 8 September, Canada is charging a 50 percent tariff on motorcycles from the US as soon as the combustion engine measures more than 800 cubic centimetres. Neither Harley-Davidson nor Indian currently has a model in its range that stays below that threshold.
Patrick Cornell covered 201,901 miles on his Indian Pursuit 2025 within twelve months and set four world records in the process. Behind the ride is a fundraising campaign for a rare muscle disease that has affected his family for generations.
Indian Motorcycle has unveiled a special model based on the Chief Vintage to open the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Just 125 units of the Sturgis SD Edition will be built worldwide, with exactly one earmarked for Germany.
For model year 2027 the US Environmental Protection Agency has certified only six Scout variants from Indian. Several models and the entire Limited +Tech trim level disappear from the range.
Indian is expanding its touring and bagger lineup with the limited-edition PowerPlus Signature Series, featuring four elaborately painted models. Two of them pay tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States with a red-white-and-blue look.
Since late May 2026, numerous internet accounts have been attacking motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson while simultaneously recommending rival brand Indian Motorcycle. Behind this wave could be a PR agency whose trail leads to a former associate of Donald Trump.
Indian Motorcycle turns 125 this year. To mark the anniversary, America’s oldest motorcycle manufacturer is launching an exclusive collection of three hand-painted special-edition models and a limited apparel line.
Indian Motorcycle will not develop a low-cost entry-level motorcycle. The new CEO, Mike Kennedy, clearly sees the brand’s growth potential in cruisers, baggers, and touring bikes.
Indian Motorcycle is facing a period of profound change. With the complete transition to investor Carolwood LP, 2026 will mark the beginning of a new phase for the traditional brand, involving structural changes in the USA.
The sale of Indian Motorcycle is having its first concrete impact on production in the US. Polaris is closing a plant in Wisconsin and cutting around 200 jobs.
With the Chief Vintage for the 2026 model year, Indian Motorcycle is deliberately delving deep into its own history. The model is visually strongly inspired by the Chief of the 1940s and combines this appearance with the latest engine technology and modern connectivity.
Indian Motorcycle looks back on 125 years of company history and is launching the “Never Finished” campaign to mark the anniversary. The focus is on the company’s origins, technical progress, and its commitment to keep moving forward even after more than a century.
Indian Motorcycle France has teamed up with martial arts equipment manufacturer Venum to unveil an exclusive special edition of the Challenger. The limited-edition machine combines a powerful design with striking visuals.
Indian Motorcycle and Vance & Hines are joining forces to form a comprehensive factory team for the 2026 King of the Baggers season. The collaboration is intended to mark a key step into a new era for the brand.
Polaris Inc., the well-known US manufacturer of powersports vehicles, has made a surprise announcement that it will sell a majority stake in its subsidiary Indian Motorcycle to private equity firm Carolwood LP. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 and has already caused a strong reaction on the stock markets: following the announcement, Polaris shares rose by 9 to 11 percent in after-hours trading.
The dispute between the European Union and the United States is escalating to a new level – and this could have serious consequences for motorcycle manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycle and Zero Motorcycles. The background to this are planned punitive tariffs of 50 percent on US motorcycles with a displacement of more than 500 cm³, which are due to come into force from mid-April 2025. A measure that is likely to put considerable pressure on the European market for US bikes.
The ongoing trade conflict between the USA and the European Union continues to escalate. In response to new US punitive tariffs on European steel and aluminum products, the EU is planning a 50% import tax on US motorcycles with a displacement of more than 500 cm³ from April 1, 2025. In addition, an extension of the measure to smaller machines under 500 cm³ and electric motorcycles is under discussion, which could come into force from April 13, 2025. This decision will primarily affect manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle, whose large models will continue to be manufactured exclusively in the USA.
