Production is just beginning on the Indian Motorcycle line at Polaris in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Polaris is rolling out three new models of Indian Motorcycles: the Chief Classic, the Chief Vintage, and the Chieftain. They were unveiled at Sturgis in South Dakota earlier this month. There were bikes available for demo rides, and they were received well.
Not only are potential customers excited, but so are workers that will be assembling the bikes.
"It's exciting to be part of the re-launch of Indian Motorcycles," Mike Hoffman said. He works on the production line and can't wait to take home his own Indian. "It's such a historic company with so much nostalgia. I mean, people are so excited about the re-launch of the brand."
Cory Knudtson, director of motorcycle operations at Polaris, said Indian Motorcycles are going to be a big hit thanks to the great memories they'll stir. "The nostalgia, the heritage, you know, the Steve McQueen riding an Indian across the desert! That's never left the American psyche."
The style of the new Indian bikes will look familiar, but the technology definitely isn't vintage. It's like 21st century technology and convenience meets 1940's style.
"They really ride phenomenally well," Hoffman said. "I mean, the handling is great, the power is great, they sound really nice."
A 33,000 square foot addition made room for the new production line, in addition to the other products and motorcycles Polaris already makes.
The Indian Motorcycles are expected to be ready as soon as September.
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Source: KcauTV (DeRoin, 8/21)
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