Indian Bikes Are Back
Road Warrior
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Always been fond of Indians , almost bought one the last time around, then Bang they were out of business.
The new owner is pretty cool , even answered and e-mail . I really hope they make it . If they do , I'll buy one.
The new owner is pretty cool , even answered and e-mail . I really hope they make it . If they do , I'll buy one.
Cruiser
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Indian's did have a proprietary engine that was used for the Chief, the 100" Powerplus, and had the left side carb as did classic Indians. The Scout and the Spirit got S&S motors, which are great motors as well.
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ORIGINAL: Branded
This was announced 6/20/2006
http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/Indi..._July_2006.pdf
This was announced 6/20/2006
http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/Indi..._July_2006.pdf
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I looked at Indians too a few years back, It seemed like I could get more from a Scout (Chrome and engine wise) than a H-D softail for the price. I hope they make it, good to have more jobs available anyway.
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Its always a good thing to supply jobs in the US with so many going overseas because of cheap labor. But I cant imagine Indian being much of a player in the next 10 years. They could suceed as a niche player, but to get to the size of H-D, it is going to be quite a challenge, H-D makes near 350,000 units a year. Victory makes about 5,000. Big Dog is about the same as VIctory. H-D is still seeing approx 9% increase in production each year, and they are doing a pretty good job all around. It takes a lot more than a brand name to suceed.
With Excelsior-Henderson and the former Indian raising large sums of cash, and still falling flat on their faces, I see the new Indian being a small niche player at best.
With Excelsior-Henderson and the former Indian raising large sums of cash, and still falling flat on their faces, I see the new Indian being a small niche player at best.
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RE: Indian Bikes Are Back
I think that Stellican Group is very serious in putting the company on the right track....
Although I've never seen neither an Indian nor an Excelsior Henderson I would be a healthy competition on the market if both could be back.
I do hope that Indian Motorcycle Company deliver an excellent product and have success.
Although I've never seen neither an Indian nor an Excelsior Henderson I would be a healthy competition on the market if both could be back.
I do hope that Indian Motorcycle Company deliver an excellent product and have success.