Indian Motorcycles
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 660
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From: Grayson, GA
I just toured the Indian factory in Kings Mountain NC in March. An awesome group of people, and beautiful bikes. They will continue to produce about 750 bikes per year. The goal is not to compete with HD, but to build a premium brand in small numbers.
The engine, although looks like the Indian PowerPlus released in 2002 by the Gilroy Indian factory, is complete redesigned from top to bottom. Engines are assembled at the Kings Mountain factory, each one is assembled by the same tech from start to finish.
Frames are engineed by Indian engineers and built in Italy where Ducati frames are made.
The high quality leather seats and saddlebags are made by the same company that did the leather for Indian in the old days.
Each bike is assembled from start to finish by a team of two and signed off by those two when complete.
Someday, when I can afford it, I will own another one, I just won't give up my Ultra and current Indian Scout to get it.
The engine, although looks like the Indian PowerPlus released in 2002 by the Gilroy Indian factory, is complete redesigned from top to bottom. Engines are assembled at the Kings Mountain factory, each one is assembled by the same tech from start to finish.
Frames are engineed by Indian engineers and built in Italy where Ducati frames are made.
The high quality leather seats and saddlebags are made by the same company that did the leather for Indian in the old days.
Each bike is assembled from start to finish by a team of two and signed off by those two when complete.
Someday, when I can afford it, I will own another one, I just won't give up my Ultra and current Indian Scout to get it.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 997
Likes: 3
From: Charlotte, N.C.
I just toured the Indian factory in Kings Mountain NC in March. An awesome group of people, and beautiful bikes. They will continue to produce about 750 bikes per year. The goal is not to compete with HD, but to build a premium brand in small numbers.
The engine, although looks like the Indian PowerPlus released in 2002 by the Gilroy Indian factory, is complete redesigned from top to bottom. Engines are assembled at the Kings Mountain factory, each one is assembled by the same tech from start to finish.
Frames are engineed by Indian engineers and built in Italy where Ducati frames are made.
The high quality leather seats and saddlebags are made by the same company that did the leather for Indian in the old days.
Each bike is assembled from start to finish by a team of two and signed off by those two when complete.
Someday, when I can afford it, I will own another one, I just won't give up my Ultra and current Indian Scout to get it.
The engine, although looks like the Indian PowerPlus released in 2002 by the Gilroy Indian factory, is complete redesigned from top to bottom. Engines are assembled at the Kings Mountain factory, each one is assembled by the same tech from start to finish.
Frames are engineed by Indian engineers and built in Italy where Ducati frames are made.
The high quality leather seats and saddlebags are made by the same company that did the leather for Indian in the old days.
Each bike is assembled from start to finish by a team of two and signed off by those two when complete.
Someday, when I can afford it, I will own another one, I just won't give up my Ultra and current Indian Scout to get it.
I am glad to hear they are still hand built. This is the main reason these bikes have been so indestructible over the years.
Club Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 5,481
Likes: 4
From: Georgia
Not me. I was in the suck. Anything drab turns me off. Except a pretty girl that shows me her underwear. That I likem even if it's drab. 
Theres been numerous threads about this recently.
I for one, hope they succeed. Another American company putting people to work. Yes, yes they, outsource their parts, but assembly is in the USA.
I for one, hope they succeed. Another American company putting people to work. Yes, yes they, outsource their parts, but assembly is in the USA.
Have you ever actually seen a 1940 Indian Chief? Or understand the Art Deco period?
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 285
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From: Charlotte NC
Handbuilt?
It really is being made for the older MC enthusiast, they are not going after the younger crowd. They also only have 3 distys, one in Gastonia NC, One in Chicago and one in LA or somewhere in Cal.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Central IL
Indian MC have been around for over a 100 years. The ricers got the design from them.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Blackshear, Georgia
And does it matter? Somebody said the fender was hideous, I voiced my opinion.