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Seeing as how the Indian name was recently acquired by Polaris, they will now be building "Indians" at the same plant as their Victory line. They're nothing more than Victory bikes with S&S engines, so what exactly makes them different than a Harley? other than the inflated price.......
I'd ride an Indian before I rode a victory. Every one of those bikes looks like a hilarious spaceship, except for the Vegas 8 Ball.
They're making use of existing capital, supply chain, and marketing channels, thus avoiding the enormous capital expenditure costs necessary to start a new heavy manufacturing endeavor from scratch.
Very difficult to start any sort of brand-new motorcycle (or automotive) endeavor from the ground-up in this country anymore, due to labor and other costs that cannot compete with Third World manufacturers. Ask Detroit about that.
Utilizing existing, however...you can bet Polaris studied the problem-space reasonably carefully before investing in this move (obtaining the name, and creating new "Indians" based on existing parts). Successful or not, time will tell. We shall see if they learn from others' mistakes.
I may consider one, couple years from now, just to be different (I'm a Ducati guy these days, but seldom hold any particular bike more than five years. Just to try new things).
I may consider one, couple years from now, just to be different (I'm a Ducati guy these days, but seldom hold any particular bike more than five years. Just to try new things).
You and me both, my wife is a firm believe that I change motorcycles like I change underwear. I've only been riding since 2005, but in those 7 years I've owned 5 bikes....I held onto the first bike until 2009, so it's been the longest in the stable...the last 4 bikes have been in the last 4 years, had 3 in my stable at one time...but I couldn't keep up with maintenance and had to downsize...I just bought a bike a month and a half ago, and just caught myself looking at craigslist again a few days ago for "oldies"...lol, but i have a thing for UJM's.
Handsome looking bikes and all that, but no surprises ^.
What's up with the rule that all Indians have to be all vintage looking all the time? If you're not a fan of the Harley Road King, Indian has nothing for you.
They still need a rad little hot rod in their lineup...Steal some Sportster buyers.
Handsome looking bikes and all that, but no surprises ^.
What's up with the rule that all Indians have to be all vintage looking all the time? If you're not a fan of the Harley Road King, Indian has nothing for you.
They still need a rad little hot rod in their lineup...Steal some Sportster buyers.
This. It was a swing and a miss by Polaris. They're still as hideous as they ever were. Why not something like a Dyna T Sport?
I'm not a huge fan of the newest bikes after the reveal. I'm sure they're gorgeous in the details, but they're a bit over-stylized for me...it was "cool" and different ages ago, but as of now it really just looks a bit odd. I'm sure they'll find some folks who're interested in the bikes, but unlike HD (or any of the other manufacturers who are still out there) this brand has had a very very very long absence, and are simply trying to sell based on their heritage.
Handsome looking bikes and all that, but no surprises ^.
What's up with the rule that all Indians have to be all vintage looking all the time? If you're not a fan of the Harley Road King, Indian has nothing for you.
They still need a rad little hot rod in their lineup...Steal some Sportster buyers.
I have a feeling there may be more in the works.
The technical aspects of the bikes look impressive and initial reviews are very good.
I'd look for a Scout line next, then who knows?
In any event I wish them the best of luck, if they are successful it will force Harley to up its game and that spells a win-win situation.
i just like the idea that Indian has resurfaced upon American Soil. Now there are major motorcycle companies rolling across our great land. I would not want any of which to go out of buisness. I just believe that Indian will always be The Iconia First American classic motorcycle to be created and invented the V Twin. Harley is great too and should have a honorable mention in history but second to the first Indian. Hail to the cheif. Indian Mike Of Wakefield Ma.
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