Indian’s New Pursuit Elite Follows the Return of Chieftain Elite to Market

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Indian Bikes is giving us but another excuse to interrupt the piggy financial institution. 

At this time’s debuted duo provides the last word Indian Bikes luxurious expertise, with one machine new to the stage and one returning for one more encore. 

Meet Indian’s 2023 Pursuit Elite and Chieftain Elite.

“After we first launched the 2018 Chieftain Elite, we wished to create an providing that was not simply restricted in amount, however unique in nature with customized particulars straight from the manufacturing unit,” enthuses Indian’s Vice President, Aaron Jax. 

“At this time, with jewel-like finishes, our Elite line of baggers and touring fashions really signify the best-of-the-best and ship an announcement like nothing else on the street.”

Let’s get a bit nearer to see what’s been included within the pair of power-hungry packages, lets?

2023 Indian Chieftain Elite

Indian's Chieftain Elite. Media sourced from Indian's recent press release.
Indian’s Chieftain Elite. Media sourced from Indian’s current press launch.

The Chieftain’s notorious Thunderstroke 116 is as punchy as ever, making a fast meal of the miles with the usual 126ft-lbs of torque available when wanted. All the things powers by way of three experience modes – Tour, Customary, and Sport – with rear cylinder deactivation an choice at slower speeds. 

Indian's Chieftain Elite. Media sourced from Indian's recent press release.
Indian’s Chieftain Elite. Media sourced from Indian’s current press launch.

This yr’s Elite theme is “premium” (isn’t it all the time?), represented foremost by the componentry of the Chieftain Elite’s 175-strong fleet. Aggressive aesthetics merge with the catchy colour scheme (Tremendous Graphite Smoke) and Shadow Bronze chrome finishes, permitting the bike’s 10-spoke precision machined entrance wheel, Adaptive Pathfinder entrance LED second (and LED rears), and adjustable tinted flare windshield (accessible by handlebar button) to shine by way of.

Indian's Chieftain Elite. Media sourced from Indian's recent press release.
Indian’s Chieftain Elite. Media sourced from Indian’s current press launch.

After all, luxurious is obtainable within the Chieftain Elite’s 7” TFT display, full with RIDE COMMAND (with Apple CarPlay®), GPS nav, and RIDE COMMAND+ – and that’s with out mentioning the extra commonplace “backlit swap cubes, built-in PowerBand audio system… ABS, keyless ignition, tire strain monitoring…[and] weatherproof and remote-locking saddlebags with greater than 18 gallons of storage.”

Yum.

Indian Pursuit Elite

Indian's Pursuit Elite. Media sourced from Indian's recent press release.
Indian’s Pursuit Elite. Media sourced from Indian’s current press launch.

We noticed this PowerPlus piece of fairly coming a mile off, and we’re positive joyful she’s lastly right here. 

Indian’s new Pursuit Elite fleet is 150 models robust, every marked with 22hp and 128 ft-lbs. of torque to enhance the superb livery selection (Tremendous Graphite Metallic and Black Metallic paint) and neat Shadow Bronze Chrome (with color-matched Elite badging) second. 

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Indian's Pursuit Elite. Media sourced from Indian's recent press release.
Indian’s Pursuit Elite. Media sourced from Indian’s current press launch.

The gander additionally reveals new floating duties within the type of Fox® electronically-adjustable rear suspension preload, accessible from the Pursuit’s swanky 7” TFT display and the identical infotainment system because the Chieftain Elite (RIDE COMMAND with Apple CarPlay®, turn-by-turn GPS nav, Bluetooth® connectivity, and one yr of RIDE COMMAND+).

Indian's Pursuit Elite. Media sourced from Indian's recent press release.
Indian’s Pursuit Elite. Media sourced from Indian’s current press launch.

Acoustics are additionally subsequent stage right here, with Powerband Audio carrying a surprising 16 audio system, a 9-band equalizer, and built-in amplifiers. 

Different perks of the brand new Pursuit Elite embrace (however are by no means restricted to):

  • Sensible Lean Expertise through Bosch® IMU
  • Backlit swap cubes 
  • Pathfinder S X Adaptive LEDs
  • heated seat
  • remote-locking storage
Indian's all-new Pursuit Elite and returning Chieftain Elite. Media sourced from Indian's recent press release.
Indian’s all-new Pursuit Elite and returning Chieftain Elite. Media sourced from Indian’s current press launch.

“For riders seeking to obtain additional customization, a fast launch low profile trunk is obtainable as a color-matched accent,” continues the press launch. 

Anticipate the Chieftain & Pursuit Elite to start out at an MSRP of $39,999 USD and $35,499 USD, with the bikes rolling out to our good trade someday later this spring.

“Riders can be taught extra at their native Indian Bike dealership, by visiting www.IndianMotorcycle.com or by following alongside on Fb, Twitter and Instagram.”
 *Media sourced from Indian Bikes’ current press launch*

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