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Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
2025 Indian Challenger and Indian Pursuit Elite unveiled globally. Check them out
Indian Motorcycle has updated itis product portfolio with two shiny new motorcycles. Indian Motorcycle, the iconic American brand known for its heritage cruisers and touring motorcycles, has announced two new limited-edition models for 2025 — the Indian Challenger Elite and the Indian Pursuit Elite. The Indian Challenger Elite and the Indian Pursuit Elite bring a mix of classic American styling, modern engineering, and advanced rider assistance systems, with a global focus that includes markets like India. At the heart of both models is the PowerPlus 112 engine — a liquid-cooled V-twin producing 124 bhp and 181 Nm of torque. This motor, which has already proven its capabilities in competitive bagger racing, is designed for consistent power delivery and smooth acceleration across all gears. Indian Challenger Elite and Pursuit Elite: Design and colours The Indian Challenger Elite pays tribute to Gene 'Alabama Flash" Walker, an early 20th-century racer who set a land-speed record on an Indian PowerPlus in 1920. Its standout design features a tri-tone paint scheme combining Black Candy, Red Candy, and Crystal White Pearl Satin, finished with hand-painted fades and exclusive badging. Each unit is individually numbered and includes a tribute to Walker's historic race bike. The Indian Pursuit Elite draws its styling from the 1916 PowerPlus motorcycles that were supplied to the U.S. Army. It comes in Black Candy and Black Forest Candy shades with hand-painted Championship Gold accents, along with custom badging and numbering for each unit. Indian Challenger Elite and the Indian Pursuit Elite: Features and comfort Both motorcycles are equipped with premium hardware, including inverted front forks, dual radial Brembo brakes, precision-machined alloy wheels, and Metzeler Cruisetec tyres for confident handling. LED lighting, adjustable windshields, and custom floorboards are standard. The Challenger Elite offers over 68 litres of storage, while the Pursuit Elite has more than 140 litres, making both models well-suited for long-distance touring. The Pursuit Elite also features added comforts such as a stitched, heated seat and heated grips, designed for all-weather riding. Indian Challenger Elite and the Indian Pursuit Elite: Technology and connectivity Indian Motorcycle has integrated its 'RIDE COMMAND' infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen, supporting Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, GPS navigation, and real-time vehicle information. Both models offer a 400-watt premium audio system with adaptive equalisation to ensure sound clarity even at highway speeds. Both the motorbikes have plenty of official accessories on offer to make the bike unique. Indian Challenger Elite and the Indian Pursuit Elite: Safety and specs New safety and assist features include Bike Hold Control for hill starts, an Electronic Combined Braking system for balanced stopping, and warning systems for blind spots, tailgating, and rear collisions — all managed through the in-dash display. Additionally, both motorcycles offer electronically adjustable rear suspension preload, allowing riders to adapt their bike to different load conditions directly from the touchscreen. Indian Challenger Elite and the Indian Pursuit Elite: Availability While Indian Motorcycle has not confirmed how many units will be allocated to the Indian market, both the Challenger Elite and Pursuit Elite are listed on the India website and expected to attract touring and cruiser enthusiasts. India-specific pricing and booking details for India will be available through official Indian Motorcycle dealerships. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 25 Apr 2025, 11:34 AM IST
NDTV
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Indian Challenger And Pursuit Elite Limited Edition Motorcycles Unveiled
Indian Motorcycle has released two limited-edition models for 2025, the Indian Challenger Elite and the Indian Pursuit Elite. The Challenger Elite is priced at USD 39,999 (Rs 34.20 lakh approximately) in the USA, while the Pursuit Elite costs USD 49,999 (Rs 42.75 lakh approximately). The Challenger Elite will have only 350 units made, and there will be just 250 units for the Pursuit Elite. These bikes feature custom styling, modern technology, and strong performance, and they are available worldwide. Indian Challenger Elite: Design Inspired by Gene "Alabama Flash" Walker, the Indian Challenger Elite has a tri-tone paint scheme with Black Candy and Red Candy over Crystal White Pearl Satin. The special paint process adds glass particles for a shiny finish. Each bike is individually numbered and shows an image of Walker's PowerPlus racer on the center console. Also Read: Yamaha MT-09 Hybrid Prototype Revealed Indian Pursuit Elite: Design The Indian Pursuit Elite motorcycle is inspired by the production of 20,000 PowerPlus models made for the U.S. Army in 1916. This limited-edition touring bike features a striking tri-tone paint scheme with Black Candy and Black Forest Candy finishes, accented by hand-painted Championship Gold. Enhanced by premium black Dark Horse finishes, each model also includes unique PowerPlus 112 engine covers and exclusive Elite badging, along with an individually numbered center console, making it a standout for enthusiasts. 2025 Challenger Elite and Pursuit Elite: Powertrain At the heart, both the Challenger and the Pursuit Elite are powered by the same liquid-cooled PowerPlus 112 V-twin engine, which delivers an impressive 126 horsepower and 181.4 Nm of torque. This engine provides consistent and sustainable power with instant acceleration in all gears, resulting in an exhilarating riding experience. 2025 Challenger Elite and Pursuit Elite: Technology and features Both Indian Challenger Elite and Indian Pursuit Elite feature a seven-inch RIDE COMMAND display, providing bike information, Bluetooth connectivity, and ride mode options. With RIDE COMMAND+, riders can access GPS navigation, turn-by-turn directions, and Apple CarPlay. The Bike Locator feature also allows for remote tracking of the motorcycle. Both models offer Electronically Adjustable Rear Suspension Preload ensuring a comfortable ride. Additionally, both bikes are equipped with new Rider Assist features, integrated with SmartLean Technology including bike hold control, combined braking system, blind-spot and rain collision warning alerts They come standard with high-quality components, such as a Pathfinder Adaptive LED Headlight and three ride modes that allow riders to tailor their throttle response. The Indian Challenger Elite has an adjustable flare windshield, while the Indian Pursuit Elite features an electronically controlled windshield. In terms of storage, the Challenger Elite offers 68 liters, but the Pursuit Elite has over 140 liters. Both models include keyless ignition, cruise control, and USB charging. The Pursuit Elite also features a color-matched stitched heated seat and heated grips.
