Indian Motorcycle® Sweeps American Flat Track Atlanta Podium
Indian Motorcycle® Racing continues its remarkable return to American Flat Track, as Jared Mees, Brad Baker and Bryan Smith sweep the podium at the Atlanta Short Track with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes, respectively. Mees and Smith earned their second trip to the podium in as many weeks, as the two finished 1st and 2nd, respectively, at the Daytona TT season opener.
In what has already been a historic return to flat track racing, Indian Motorcycle® tallied five of six podiums to start the 2017 American Flat Track season, following the sweep in Woodstock, GA. Equipped with the Scout FTR750, Indian’s® “Wrecking Crew,” is living up to its legendary nickname that pays homage to Indian’s® race team from the sport’s early days.
“To follow up last week’s win with such a dramatic finish, and have my fellow Indian® teammates on the podium with me is an incredible feeling,” said Mees. “The team did an outstanding job preparing the Scout FTR750 for this track, and I rode as hard as I could until the very end. It’s an unbelievable start to a long season, and we’re excited to keep it rolling.”
Mees ran second for the majority of the race, stalking #69 Sammy Halbert and waiting for the right time to make a move. With six laps remaining, Mees dove inside of Halbert to move into first. But Halbert would not be easily denied, and the two veteran riders began a heated battle, diving inside of each other to exchange first and second positions. The battle ended with the two making contact, sending Halbert sliding into the wall and forcing a late red flag. From the restart, the final five laps seemed merely a formality with the Wrecking Crew running first, second and third to a historic finish.
Mees also achieved a personal milestone, scoring his first AFT Short Track victory to complete the elusive dirt track Grand Slam. By winning a mile, half mile, short track, and TT Mees joined exclusive company in the annals of flat track racing. Opening the year with a victory at the DAYTONA TT – his first TT triumph – Mees is now halfway to earning a dirt track Grand Slam in consecutive races, something that has never been done in the 64-year history of the sport.
“It’s for moments like this we reintroduced Indian Motorcycle® back to flat track racing,” said Gary Gray, Product Director for Indian Motorcycle®. “We’re extremely proud of the team and thankful for all the preparation and execution, but it’s a long season and there’s plenty more racing.”
Round 2 Atlanta Short Track presented by Indian Motorcycle® - (Top ten) Result:
- Jared Mees - Indian Motorcycle®
- Brad Baker - Indian Motorcycle®
- Bryan Smith - Indian Motorcycle®
- Briar Bauman - Zanotti Racing
- Jarod Vanderkooi - RMR
- Sammy Halbert - Estenson Logistics
- Davis Fisher - Bob Lanphere Beaverton Motorcycles
- Danny Eslick - Harley-Davidson of Staten Island
- Jake Mataya - BKR
- Brandon Robinson - Harley-Davidson
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE® ANNOUNCES SCOUT FTR750 AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR THE 2017 AMERICAN FLAT TRACK SEASON
MINNEAPOLIS (February 28, 2017) – Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced its premier flat track race bike, the Scout FTR750, is available for purchase for $50,000. This is the same bike currently being run by Indian’s® new “Wrecking Crew” in the American Flat Track series.
A purpose-built, high-performance 750cc V-Twin engine powers the Scout FTR750. It features a unique, ultra-light steel frame, large centrally located airbox and sleek lightweight carbon fiber body. Indian’s® design and engineering teams approached the bike as the ultimate combination of advanced performance technology and design elements from Indian’s® legendary racing models of the past.
“Since its debut, feedback on the Scout FTR750 has been overwhelmingly positive, with unbelievable interest and demand for the bike,” said Gary Gray, Product Director for Indian Motorcycle®. “The bike’s availability to all race teams will help further establish Indian Motorcycle’s® presence in American flat track racing.”
The Scout FTR750 made its official debut during the 2016 season finale, when AMA flat track racing legend Joe Kopp raced it at the Santa Rosa Mile. For 2017, Indian Motorcycle® Racing, backed by Allstate, comprises three of the most successful and decorated flat track riders in the sport, including 2016 Grand National Champion Bryan Smith, 2013 Grand National Champion Brad Baker, and three-time Grand National Champion Jared Mees. All three will be running the Scout FTR750 this season.
For purchasing information on the Scout FTR750 race bike, stop by Twigg Indian Motorcycle®.
2017 Indian Motorcycle® Lineup | What You Need To Know
The big news in the 2017 Indian Motorcycle® lineup is the new Indian Motorcycle® Ride Command system. Utilizing a bright full-color seven-inch LED screen that has 800 x 480 pixel resolution, the highly customizable Ride Command system gives riders unprecedented control over the information displays while offering extensive capabilities—GPS, phone, radio, and sound. You can read more about the Indian Motorcycle® Ride Command system in this review of the 2017 Indian® Roadmaster.
Now, let’s take a look at what’s new in the 2017 Indian Motorcycle® lineup:
2017 Indian® Roadmaster
The sole member of the 2017 Indian® Touring line, the Roadmaster is the company’s flagship. Ready to ride coast-to-coast on a moment’s notice, the Roadmaster features the new Indian Motorcycle® Ride Command system, along with high-end features such as individually heated seats, power windshield, keyless ignition with remote locking of the storage compartments (38 gallon capacity), and adjustable passenger floorboards. As with all but the Scout models, the Indian® Roadmaster is powered by the muscular Thunder Stroke 111 engine. Available in five colors (three of them two-tone), the Roadmaster price starts at $28,999.
2017 Indian® Springfield
Indian was born in Springfield, and this big bagger embodies the Indian Motorcycle® spirt. Its touring credentials cannot be challenged, yet it’s ready for urban duty thanks to the easy detachability of the bags and windshield. Three headlights, cruise control, remote locking hard bags, ABS, and leather seating are just some of the standard features on this premium motorcycle. Only the colors are changed for 2017, and you can get the Indian® Springfield in Steel Gray/Burgundy Metallic (shown) or Blue Sapphire/Star Silver. 2017 Indian Springfield price: From 20,999 MSRP.
2017 Indian® Chieftain and Chieftain Dark Horse
The other motorcycle to benefit from the new Indian Motorcycle® Ride Command system is the Indian Chieftain (top) and his matte black brother, the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse. Designed for those who want a serious touring machine, but do not require the storage of a full dresser, the Chieftain goes without a top box and an abbreviated windshield, while the Dark Horse has just a solo seat for the ultimate in touring attitude. Most of the Roadmaster’s features are there, so you can tour bagger-style to your heart’s content. You can get the Chieftain in three solid colors, and your choice of two two-tone paint schemes, with the 2017 Indian® Chieftain’s price starting at $23,999 MSRP. As you’d expect, the 2017 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse comes in one color, with a base price of $21,999.
2017 Indian® Chief Vintage
Yes, you can get an Indian® bagger for a price under $20,000, and the Chief Vintage is it. A beautiful motorcycle with Desert Tan Genuine Leather and plenty of fringe, the Chief Vintage is a classic bagger with soft leather bags and a windshield. The Thunder Stroke 111 motor moves things along smartly, while a tall windshield and triple headlights keep you comfortable and safe. There are three retro color combinations available with Ivory Cream as a base, as well as a wide range of ®Indian accessories to personalize the Chief Vintage as needed.
2017 Indian® Chief Classic and Chief Dark Horse
The two bikes in the Indian® Cruiser line are closely related, with color and attitude separating them. Sans bags, wind protection and sporting a defiant solo seat, the 2017 Indian® Chief Classic and Chief Dark Horse are stripped down cruisers that still have plenty of features. Most importantly, the 2017 Indian® Chief Classic and Chief Dark Horse get the big Thunder Stroke 111 motor, and the long-stroke air-cooled engine is pushing a bike that weighs just 751 pounds (claimed dry). Available in two two-tone color combinations, the starting price of th®e 2017 Indian Chief Classic is $18,499 MSRP, while the matte-black only 2017 Indian Chief Dark Horse can be had for a MSRP of $17,499.
2017 Indian® Scout and Scout Sixty
Although these little hotrods are the least expensive motorcycles in the Indian® lineup, the 2017 Indian® Scout and smaller-displacement Scout Sixty are hardly entry-level machines. The Indian® Scout uses a 69 cubic inch liquid-cooled powerplant that puts out 100 horsepower through a six-speed gearbox and loves to rev. Utilizing the same chassis, the Scout Sixty’s motor is 60 cubic inches, and gets by with a five-speed transmission. Given its sweet nature, some people prefer the $8999 ($9999 with ABS) Scout Sixty over the full-power $11,299 Scout (add $1k for ABS, again). The 2017 Indian® Scout non-ABS version comes in three colors, while the Scout ABS is available in Burgundy Metallic and a choice of two two-tone color combinations. The 2017 Indian® Scout Sixty ABS is only available in Indian Motorcycle® Red (shown), which the non-ABS version can be had in Thunder Black, as well as Pearl White.
2017 Indian Motorcycle® Lineup Gallery
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE®'S FIRST EVER GLOBAL CUSTOM SCOUT DEALER CONTEST
Indian Motorcycle® dealers around the world are showcasing their passion for the brand and their team's talent by competing in Project Scout. This custom dealer contest has no rules or restrictions on bike theme, cost or build style.
The only parameters required are utilizing a 2016 Indian® Scout model and a minimum of three Indian® Scout accessories.
Project Scout fan voting is open January 18th - February 19th, 2016 and the top three finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid weekend trip to the 75th annual Daytona Bike Week for themselves plus a guest.
NOW THAT YOU KNOW, VOTE
Vote on your favorite bike every day through February 19, 2016
Vote Here: //www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/project-scout
CUSTOM LAND SPEED SCOUT
The legendary Indian® Scout® name has been a part of many stories throughout history, powering Burt Munro’s dogged pursuit of a world land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats on a 1920 Indian® Scout. A record that still stands today after 48 years. As a tribute to our past and the legendary power of this bike, we present this custom land speed Scout, designed and built by Jeb Scolman of California to be a true race bike. The relentless spirit of the riders of our past still inspires us today.
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE® AND RED WING SHOES® JOIN FORCES TO CREATE NEW LINE OF LIMITED-EDITION, HANDCRAFTED AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE BOOTS
MINNEAPOLIS (February 3, 2016) — Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced it has partnered with Red Wing Shoes® to create the new limited-edition “Red Wing Shoes® Collection” of fine, handcrafted American motorcycle boots. Indian Motorcycle®, founded in 1901, and Red Wing Shoes®, founded in 1905, share a rich heritage of authenticity, fine handcrafted quality, and products that embody the legendary American spirit. Today both brands also share the great state of Minnesota, with only 80 miles separating their corporate headquarters.
“It’s an honor to join forces with another iconic Minnesota-based company in creating this collection of fine handcrafted motorcycle boots,” said Dan Dahl, V.P. Red Wing Heritage. “For more than 110 years these two companies have been producing high quality American-made products to help propel this country forward and this collaboration continues that tradition. This new collection will deliver the epitome of comfort, protection, prestige and style to Indian Motorcycle® riders and fans.”
Indian® Introduces 2016 Springfield
Calling it the “pure, essential touring machine”, Indian® unveiled the new Springfield model earlier today. In many ways similar to the existing Chief, including the Thunder Stroke 111 engine, the Springfield offers quick-remove convenience by allowing the rider to take a tourer and quickly strip it down to a naked cruiser. The Springfield will be priced at $20,999 in Thunder Black and $21,549 for Indian Motorcycle® Red (pictured). Here is the press release from Indian®.
MINNEAPOLIS (March 3, 2016) — Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced the new 2016 Indian® Springfield™. Named after the birthplace of Indian Motorcycle® and designed for a pure riding experience, the Indian® Springfield is a soulful and versatile new addition to the 2016 lineup. It features true, authentic American craftsmanship, superior refinement and only the most essential touring features for the ultimate in open road touring without distractions.
Inspired by the rich heritage of Indian Motorcycle®, the Indian® Springfield offers classic styling blended with thoroughly modern technology for a purist’s take on both touring comfort and urban versatility.
The Indian® Springfield can be quickly converted into a cruiser with the quick-release windshield and saddlebags removed, or transformed into a high-capacity touring model with Genuine Indian Motorcycle® accessories. While maintaining the style and luxury for which Indian Motorcycle® is renowned, the Indian® Springfield makes its own distinctive mark in the bagger and touring category. While related to the iconic Indian® Chief® family, the multifaceted Indian® Springfield hard bagger was developed with a unique new trunk-compatible chassis for higher loading capacity and a premium touring experience without sacrificing handling prowess.
Designed for an unobstructed view of the road ahead, the Indian® Springfield sports a bespoke quick-release windshield that creates a large air pocket for rider and passenger comfort. Other comfort features such as remote locking hard bags and adjustable passenger floorboards come standard along with real leather seating, high-resolution Anti-Lock Brakes, tire pressure monitoring, electronic cruise control, and a powerful headlight and dual driving lights. Standard front and rear highway bars allow mounting of accessories and offer valuable protection from tip-overs. Brightly chromed forks, headlight housing, fender trim, engine covers, exhaust and handlebars with internal wiring bring the shine along for the ride.
“The new Indian® Springfield wasn’t designed to fill a space in our lineup; it was built to fill a space in the hearts of riders who value the rich heritage and fine craftsmanship of Indian Motorcycle®, and who want both a pure touring bike and a sleek urban cruiser,” said Steve Menneto, President of Motorcycles for Polaris Industries. “The Springfield’s unmatched versatility will win the hearts of motorcycling purists around the world.”
Powered by the highly regarded Thunder Stroke® 111 engine, the Indian® Springfield delivers 119 ft./lbs. of torque (North American models) to conquer any highway in any weather. Its unique new chassis was designed to handle a wide load range, featuring cartridge forks and an air adjustable rear shock with 4.5 inches of travel for safely transporting up to 533 lbs. in style. Touring comfort can be further enhanced with a full line of accessories including a tall and low windshield, heated driver and passenger seats, soft lowers, a 17-gallon accessory trunk and heated grips to keep riders comfortable in cool temperatures. Yet in minutes its quick-release windscreen and saddlebags can be removed creating a classically styled, high performance cruiser. The split seat, featuring a unique stitch and stud pattern, can likewise be trimmed down to create a tight and low solo look, givi®ng the Indian Springfield a truly customizable personality.
The 2016 Indian® Springfield starts at $20,999 in Thunder Black and $21,549 for Indian Motorcycle® Red. It comes with a two-year unlimited mileage factory warranty and, as with all new Indian Motorcycle®s, includes free membership in the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group™ for one year. For more information, Contact us.