Indian Motorcycle announces 2025 prices for heavyweight range in India
, a division of
Polaris Industries
, has released the official price list for its Model Year 2025
heavyweight motorcycles in India
. The updated pricing covers the Chief, Chieftain,
Challenger
,
Pursuit
, and
Roadmaster
models.
The Chief line-up starts at ₹23.52 lakh, while the Indian Springfield begins at ₹41.96 lakh. The Challenger series is priced from ₹36.12 lakh, the Chieftain series from ₹37.11 lakh, the Pursuit from ₹43.19 lakh, and the Roadmaster series starts at ₹48.49 lakh (all prices ex-showroom).
Further announcements awaited
The company stated that pricing for its Scout series will be announced soon. Customers can approach authorised dealerships for more information on availability and specifications, the company added.
Lalit Sharma, MD, Polaris India, said, 'Our heavyweight motorcycles have always stood for power, prestige and the spirit of the open road. With the Model Year 2025 lineup, we continue to offer riders world-class machines that deliver premium experiences across every mile.'
Indian Motorcycle operates dealerships in cities including Chandigarh, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kochi.
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