Crafted as the Ultimate in American V-Twin
Style & Exclusivity, Indian Pursuit Elite &
Chieftain Elite Combine Eye-Catching Style with Premium
Componentry
MINNEAPOLIS, April 11,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian Motorcycle,
America's First Motorcycle Company, today introduced the Indian
Pursuit to its limited-edition Elite class of motorcycles
and announced the return of its ultra-premium Chieftain Elite.
Featuring premium componentry, each Elite model is crafted as the
ultimate in American V-Twin style and exclusivity.
"When we first introduced the 2018 Chieftain Elite, we wanted to
create an offering that was not just limited in quantity, but
exclusive in nature with custom details straight from the factory,"
said Aaron Jax, Vice President of
Indian Motorcycle. "Today, with jewel-like finishes, our Elite line
of baggers and touring models truly represent the best-of-the-best
and deliver a statement like nothing else on the road."
Indian Pursuit Elite
With only 150 units
available worldwide, 2023 marks the
debut for the Indian Pursuit Elite. Known as the most capable and
refined American touring machine on the road, the Indian Pursuit
Elite offers sophisticated style and unparalleled comfort and
performance. Designed for riders who value the journey as much as
the destination, the Indian Pursuit Elite is packed with premium
amenities and advanced ride-enhancing technology to achieve a more
comfortable ride.
Sophisticated Style
The Pursuit
Elite's premium Super Graphite Metallic and Black Metallic paint
with Shadow Bronze Chrome accents exude sophistication.
Color-matched Elite badging and premium components complete the
bike's beautiful design.
Best-In-Class Performance
Taking
center stage of the Indian Pursuit Elite is the 108 cubic-inch,
liquid cooled PowerPlus engine. With best-in-class 122
horsepower and 128 ft-lbs. of torque, the Indian Pursuit Elite
delivers incredible V-twin touring performance with
unmatched passing power.
Premium Amenities & Ride Enhancing
Technology
The Indian Pursuit Elite allows riders to enjoy
long, epic rides in comfort and style. Electronically adjustable
rear suspension preload from Fox® allows riders to adjust their
preload for optimal comfort and handling under varying conditions.
Whether riding solo, two-up or carrying more cargo – the
electronically adjustable rear suspension preload is managed from
the convenience of the bike's infotainment system. Plus, the
Indian Pursuit Elite offers Smart Lean Technology using a Bosch®
Inertial Measurement Unit to tune traction control, ABS, and torque
for even more control and unsurpassed handling. Backlit switch
cubes improve the rider's ability to see the bike's controls at
night, while the Pathfinder Adaptive LED Headlight combined with
Pathfinder S LED driving lights and saddlebag lights deliver
improved visibility and more eye-catching style in dark conditions.
Providing a luxurious ride experience, both rider and passenger get
a heated seat with adjustable controls on the seat and infotainment
system, and premium styling.
In addition, each Indian Pursuit Elite is
equipped with an industry-leading seven-inch touchscreen powered by
RIDE COMMAND and offers Apple CarPlay® integration, turn-by-turn
navigation, Bluetooth® connectivity, one year of RIDE COMMAND+
connected features and more. Riders can cut through road and engine
noise with Powerband Audio which works seamlessly with the RIDE
COMMAND system to set the mood for the trip. Built-in amplifiers, a
9-band equalizer, and 16 speakers provide crystal clear sound at
any speed. Equipped with remote-locking storage, riders can keep
all cargo protected inside the spacious, weatherproof saddlebags
and trunk. For riders looking to achieve further customization, a
quick release low profile trunk is available as a color-matched
accessory.
Chieftain Elite
Designed for riders who demand the
best of the best and want to stand out from the crowd, the 2023
Chieftain Elite features meaner and more aggressive styling with
custom-inspired details straight from the factory. With only 175
units available globally the Chieftain Elite is a limited build and
highly exclusive.
Custom-Inspired Style
The new
Chieftain Elite's eye-catching paint scheme featuring Super
Graphite Smoke is complemented by premium Shadow Bronze chrome
finishes and Indian Motorcycle headdress floorboards.
Offering an even more custom look, the Chieftain
Elite's open fender showcases a new 10-spoke precision machined
front wheel. Standard to the Chieftain Elite is fender-to-fender,
as the Adaptive Pathfinder LED headlight and rear saddlebag LED
lights provide head-turning style at night. An adjustable tinted
flare windshield raises or lowers to the rider's preferred position
with the push of a handlebar-mounted button for ultimate
comfort.
Unmatched, Air-Cooled Performance
Packing the most powerful Indian Motorcycle air-cooled engine, the
Thunderstroke 116, the Chieftain Elite delivers 126 ft-lbs of
torque. Rear cylinder deactivation improves rider comfort when
riding through slower traffic, while three selectable ride modes,
including Tour, Standard and Sport, allow riders to adjust the
bike's throttle response to match their riding style.
Premium Amenities & Ride-Enhancing
Technology
Like the Indian Pursuit Elite, the
Chieftain Elite features the seven-inch touchscreen
display powered by RIDE COMMAND with Apple
CarPlay®, GPS with navigation, and RIDE COMMAND+ features,
like live traffic and weather overlays, and a vehicle locator
feature. As standard equipment, the 2023 Chieftain Elite
features backlit switch cubes, an integrated
PowerBand audio system, and includes ABS,
keyless ignition, tire pressure monitoring, as well as weatherproof
and remote-locking saddlebags with more than 18 gallons of storage.
For riders looking to personalize their ride, color matched
accessories are available including a quick release touring and
low-profile trunk, as well as hard lower fairings.
Pricing for Indian Pursuit Elite and Chieftain Elite begin at
$39,999 and $35,499, respectively, and will begin shipping to
dealers around the world in spring 2023.
Riders can learn more at their local Indian Motorcycle
dealership, by visiting IndianMotorcycle.com, or by following along
on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth Sig, Inc.
Apple CARPLAY® is a registered trademark of
Apple Inc.
BOSCH® is registered to Robert
Bosch GmbH
FOX® is a registered trademark of
Fox Factory Inc.
Unless noted, trademarks are the
property of Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE
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First Motorcycle Company. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has
won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned
distinction as one of America's most legendary and iconic brands
through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and
countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and
passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more,
please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.
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