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' ELITE ' BAGGERS FROM INDIAN

Indian Motorcycle has unveiled two new limited-edition baggers within its premiere “ Elite ” class . With limited availability , and an exclusive , custom-inspired design , the 2022 Indian Challenger Elite and 2022 Chieftain Elite to deliver what Indian says are " the ultimate in style and exclusivity ".
“ From factory-custom details to premium amenities , and advanced ride-enhancing technology , we left no stone unturned when designing our new Elite baggers ,” said Aaron Jax , Vice President of Indian Motorcycle . " Whether you prefer the liquid-cooled power and performance of the Indian Challenger , or the more organic growl and unmatched air-cooled power of the Chieftain , these two Elites elevate both platforms with gorgeous custominspired design elements straight from the factory .”
INDIAN CHALLENGER ELITE
With only 200 available worldwide and just 25 available in Europe , 2022 marks the debut for the Indian Challenger Elite . Indian suggests the muscle car-inspired styling will turn heads , while class-leading performance provides unmatched passing power . Premium amenities and advanced ride-enhancing technology combine for a comfortable ride – whether cruising city streets or touring backroads . Muscle Car-Inspired Styling The Challenger Elite ’ s Stealth Gray and Black Metallic paint with Indy Red accents screams American muscle . A red stitched seat and colour-matched Elite badging complete the bike ’ s performance-inspired design . Class-Leading Performance At the heart of the Indian Challenger Elite is the liquidcooled , 1768 cc ( 108 ci ) PowerPlus engine . With best-inclass 122 horsepower and 178 Nm of torque , the Indian Challenger Elite delivers incredible V-twin performance with unmatched passing power .
With three ride modes , riders can customise the bike ’ s throttle mapping by selecting from Rain , Standard or Sport mode – resulting in one motorcycle with three distinct performance personalities . Each ride mode has been
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