Indian Motorcycle Delivers Most Powerful Engine in Its Class With New PowerPlus – a New Level of V-Twin Performance From Am...
October 22 2019 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Liquid-Cooled 108 Cubic Inch Motor delivering
122 Horsepower and 128 ft-lbs. of Torque to Power New Indian
Challenger
Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, raised
the bar for American motorcycles today with the announcement of its
most powerful engine to date, the PowerPlus. The all-new 108 cubic
inch, liquid-cooled, V-twin engine delivers a class-leading 122
horsepower and 128 ft-lbs. of torque and establishes a dramatically
new standard for V-twin performance.
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The PowerPlus is an all-new 108 cubic
inch, liquid-cooled, V-twin engine delivering a class-leading 122
horsepower and 128 ft-lbs. of torque and establishes a dramatically
new standard for V-twin performance. (Photo: Business Wire)
The PowerPlus will serve as the heart of the new Indian
Challenger, an all-new, fixed-fairing bagger that utilizes Indian
Motorcycle’s state-of-the-art technology to become the
highest-performing American V-twin ever developed. The new engine’s
name is a nod to Indian Motorcycle’s iconic history, paying homage
to the Indian PowerPlus motorcycle produced from 1916 to 1924.
“We challenge our engineers with the notion that anything less
than best-in-class design and performance will simply not get it
done, and it’s clear with this new engine that they have delivered
on that high standard,” said Steve Menneto, Indian Motorcycle
President. “Countless hours were spent in design, development and
testing to ensure this is the best liquid-cooled V-twin ever
developed, and I could not be prouder of our team and this
incredible motor.”
The PowerPlus adopts several design and performance features
from the liquid-cooled 1,133 cc Indian Scout engine, including an
overhead camshaft design utilizing four valves per cylinder. But
comparisons end there. The PowerPlus was developed with a
big-piston, big-torque mindset with an end game of maximum power
delivery across the entire curve.
The all-new powertrain features a six-speed transmission with
true overdrive, assist clutch to reduce clutch effort, and three
ride modes that allow riders to tailor throttle mapping to their
riding preferences. Advanced technology also includes hydraulic
valve lash adjusters and hydraulic camshaft chain tensioners for
ease of maintenance and reliability.
The PowerPlus was tested, refined and proven by one of the
industry’s most rigorous development and testing programs,
accumulating nearly one million miles of simulated testing,
including state-of-the-art dyno testing, and more than 250,000
on-road miles.
“You simply cannot deliver the ultimate bagger without an engine
that stands head and shoulders above anything else in its class,
and that was the motivation behind the PowerPlus,” said John
Callahan, Indian Motorcycle Vice President, Engineering. “We
developed the most sophisticated V-twin powerplant in the industry,
and then we spent month after month, hour upon hour, putting it
through the most intense paces to ensure it could take whatever we
threw at it. The end result is something truly special.”
Indian Motorcycle PowerPlus Engine Specifications:
- Engine Displacement: 108 cubic inches (1,769 cc)
- Power: 122 hp at 5,500 RPM
- Torque: 128 ft-lbs at 3,800 RPM
- Maximum Engine Speed: 6,500 RPM
- Architecture: 60-degree V-twin, liquid-cooled powerplant
- Crankcase: Unit design featuring a high capacity semi-dry sump
oil system
- Timing System: Overhead camshafts and four valves per
cylinder
- Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection. 52mm dual bore throttle
bodies
- Compression Ratio: 11:1
- Transmission: Six-speed with true overdrive, constant mesh
- Clutch: Assist clutch
The PowerPlus will be built in Osceola, Wisconsin with final
motorcycle assembly taking place in Indian Motorcycle’s production
facility in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Riders can learn more at
IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram.
ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE
Indian Motorcycle is America’s 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.
Indian and Indian Motorcycle are registered trademarks of Indian
Motorcycle International, LLC. Always wear a helmet, eye
protection, protective clothing, and obey the speed limit. Never
ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. ©Indian Motorcycle
International, LLC
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