Indian Motorcycle says it has lifte dthe bar for Amer-
ican made motorcycles and redefined the American
bagger with the release of its 2020 Indian Challenger.
They say the bike is a striking combination of American
muscle, next-level technology, and premium comfort to
deliver a truly unmatched riding experience.
Indian says their designers stopped at nothing to en-
sure that the Challenger out-classed its competition and
delivered the highest performing, fully loaded bagger on
the market, and perhaps the perfect travelling bike.
“The Indian Challenger delivers a new level of per-
formance for riders who understand that the seemingly
small details make a huge difference,” said Reid Wilson,
Vice President of Indian Motorcycle.
“Our mindset was to leave no stone unturned and
deliver a bagger that exceeds the standards in categories
like power, handling, comfort, and technology.”
It starts with the all-new Indian PowerPlus engine, In-
dian’s first liquid-cooled large displacement motor (1769
cc/108 cubic-inch, 60-degree V-twin - see related article)
that packs a best-in-class 122 horsepower and 178 Nm
of torque. The new powertrain also features a six-speed
transmission with true overdrive, assist clutch to reduce
clutch effort, and hydraulic valve lash adjusters and
camshaft chain tensioners for a low maintenance, reli-
able powerplant.
The Challenger features electronic cruise control, full
LED lighting, a long-haul seat, ABS, keyless ignition, and
weatherproof saddlebags with over 68 litres of storage
space. In addition, a modern and aggressively styled
chassis-mounted fairing sits over the Challenger’s in-
verted front suspension. This, combined with the bike’s
lightweight cast aluminium frame and hydraulically
adjustable FOX® rear shock, delivers unrivalled handling
and rock-solid stability.
For its inaugural year, the Challenger lineup is ac-
companied by a variety of Indian Motorcycle Authentic
Accessories that allow riders to upgrade their ride based
on their preferences. With the Indian Challenger Rogue
Collection, riders can and add premium blacked-out
styling with a gloss black mid-rise handlebar, a tinted
curved windshield and gloss black front highway bars.
“While we are grounded in our iconic history, we are
focused and driven to break new ground and establish
a higher standard for riders; and the Challenger is a tes-
tament to that,” said Steve Menneto, President of Indian
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Motorcycle.
“The amount of technology and level of detail packed
into this bike is incredible, and it’s something we’re ex-
tremely proud of.”
Contact your local dealer for more information on the
new way forward by Americas oldest motorcycle manu-
facturer.
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