Featuring a Fixed Fairing, Inverted Front End,
the Most Powerful Motor in Its Class and Intuitive Ride Technology,
Indian Motorcycle’s State-of-the-Art Modern Bagger Redefines “Fully
Loaded”
The bar for American motorcycles has officially been elevated.
Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, has
dramatically redefined the American bagger with its introduction of
the 2020 Indian Challenger – a striking combination of American
muscle, next-level technology, and premium comfort to deliver a
truly unmatched riding experience.
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Indian Motorcycle, America’s First
Motorcycle Company, has dramatically redefined the American bagger
with its introduction of the 2020 Indian Challenger. From left to
right: Indian Challenger Dark Horse, Indian Challenger Limited,
Indian Challenger (Photo: Business Wire)
Designed for the most knowledgeable and discerning riders,
Indian designers stopped at nothing to ensure that the Challenger
out-classed its competition and delivered the highest performing,
fully loaded bagger on the market.
“The Indian Challenger delivers a new level of performance 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, Indian’s
first liquid-cooled large displacement motor (108 cubic-inch,
60-degree V-twin) that packs a best-in-class 122 horsepower and 128
ft-lbs. 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, reliable powerplant. The
PowerPlus’ overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder deliver
incredible V-twin performance and power. Riders can customize the
bike’s throttle mapping by selecting one of three ride modes,
including Rain, Standard and Sport – resulting in one motorcycle
with three distinct performance personalities. Each ride mode has
been engineered with its own distinct traction control setting to
align with each mode’s specific throttle mapping.
Starting at $21,999, the Challenger features all the premium
touring amenities riders expect from Indian Motorcycle, including
electronic cruise control, full LED lighting, a long-haul seat,
ABS, keyless ignition, and weatherproof saddlebags with over 18
gallons of storage space. In addition, a modern and aggressively
styled chassis-mounted fairing sits over the Challenger’s inverted
front suspension. This, combined with the bike’s lightweight cast
aluminum frame and hydraulically adjustable FOX® rear shock,
delivers unrivaled handling and rock-solid stability.
Race-spec radially-mounted Brembo® brakes provide superior
stopping power, and new performance touring Metzeler® Cruisetec®
tires offer supreme traction. Challenger’s chassis-mounted fairing
features an adjustable windscreen with nearly three inches of
travel and adjustable air vents – delivering unprecedented rider
protection from all elements. With menacing LED running lights, a
central headlamp, and a redesigned and modernized Indian Motorcycle
headdress adorning its front fender, the Challenger presents an
unmistakable profile day and night.
A true state-of-the-art bagger, the Limited and Dark Horse
variants of Challenger are equipped with Indian Motorcycle’s
intuitive Smart Lean Technology™, keeping riders confidently
grounded by utilizing a Bosch IMU to add cornering control to the
dynamic traction control and ABS, as well as Drag Torque Control.
These models also feature Indian Ride Command, the largest,
most-customizable touchscreen infotainment system on two wheels.
The Challenger’s seven-inch Ride Command system features weather
and traffic overlays, key vehicle information, Bluetooth® and USB
mobile pairing, and an all-new quad-core processor for faster
response.
For its inaugural year, the Challenger lineup is accompanied 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 improve sound and
add blacked-out styling with the black stage 1 slip-on muffler and
black PowerPlus stage 1 air intake. While a gloss black mid-rise
handlebar, a tinted curved windshield and gloss black front highway
bars add a premium blacked-out finish.
For an added measure of comfort over longer hauls there’s the
Indian Challenger Tour Collection, including a 16-inch windshield,
quick release passenger sissy bar, passenger backrest and passenger
floorboards, an extended reach seat, rider backrest pad, infinite
highway pegs and pinnacle heel shifter. Riders can also upgrade the
Indian Challenger’s audio experience with the PowerBand Audio Plus
system, which delivers exceptional sound and clarity from
high-output fairing and saddlebag speakers that are 50% louder than
the Challenger’s stock audio system.
With its modern, aggressive look, and a seemingly unlimited
array of performance, comfort and technological features, the
Indian Challenger stands alone as the ultimate bagger.
“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 testament to that,” said Steve
Menneto, President of Indian Motorcycle. “The amount of technology
and level of detail packed into this bike is incredible, and it’s
something we’re extremely proud of.”
Pricing for the 2020 Indian Challenger, available in Titanium
Metallic paint, starts at $21,999, while the Challenger Dark Horse,
starting at $27,499, is available in Thunder Black Smoke, Sandstone
Smoke, and White Smoke. The Indian Challenger Limited starts at
$27,999, and is available in Thunder Black Pearl, Deepwater
Metallic, and Ruby Metallic.
The Indian Challenger will be assembled at Indian Motorcycle’s
production facility in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Learn more about Indian
Motorcycle and the 2020 Indian Challenger by visiting
IndianMotorcycle.com and following along on Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram.
FOX® is a registered trademark of Fox Factory Inc. Brembo® is a
registered trademark of Freni Brembo S.p.A. Corp of Italy METZELER
and CRUISETEC are registered trademarks of PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth Sig, Inc.
ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE® Indian Motorcycle Company 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.
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