American picker Mike Wolfe shows Greg Brew, Director of Indian Motorcycle® Industrial Design, some of his favorite Indian Motorcycle® picks from over the years, as the two discuss the brand’s significance in American motorcycle history.
Pull up a seat alongside Mike Wolfe, American picker and avid Indian Motorcycle® rider, and Greg Brew, Director of Indian Motorcycle® Industrial Design. Listen as they discuss the importance of honoring the iconic style and performance elements that have defined Indian motorcycles throughout the brand's rich history.
Check out these photos from the Heritage Ride our motorcycle development team took to better understand the Indian Motorcycle® riding experience after Polaris® acquired the legendary brand in 2011.
When Polaris Industries acquired Indian Motorcycle® in 2011, we knew that to successfully design an all-new Indian® motorcycle, we had to get out and ride. We needed to truly understand what had made the riding experience so unique. Our designers and engineers spent countless hours researching and riding Indian motorcycles to capture the brand’s style, performance and ride experience DNA for the new bike.
It's the most iconic styling note in motorcycle history and it has led Indian Motorcycle® down the open road since early in the brand's rich history. And it will lead future generations of Indian Motorcycle® riders on the adventures of a lifetime. It's the War Bonnet, the backlit lamp found only on the front fender of an authentic Indian Motorcycle®. On dirt roads, on racetracks, into combat, across town and cross-country, the War Bonnet has been there. The lamp's regal profile reflects the pride and strength of the Indian Motorcycle® brand. It serves as a timeless reminder that there is no substitute for a genuine Indian Motorcycle®, and no other riding experience can compare with what Indian Motorcycle® riders enjoy.
Legendary. That defines Indian Motorcycle®. America’s first motorcycle company, Indian Motorcycle® has the richest heritage on two wheels. From global racing dominance, to leading the charge in the fight for freedom, to innovative engineering and visionary thinking that changed motorcycling forever, Indian Motorcycle® has set the pace for over a century. Enjoy browsing through this photo album featuring highlights of our storied past.
