Indian Motorcycle: New Heart. Same Soul. - Page 2

**glwilson** · 03-09-2013, 10:11 PM

Ponch also posted today on this...

Interesting is all I can say at this moment. They achieved the nostalgic-look of their heritage, in my opinion.

Funny how Polaris stated in the video they targeted making the world's best v-twin motorcycle power plant and tested the motor for a million miles -- however the design is using what some are punishing HD for using... i.e., push-rods for one. Ummm...

Also, this motor is clearly much larger than other manufacturer's stock engines.

I noticed in some of the promotion pieces they mention 6-speed over-drive; but I only saw a 6-speed transmission (there IS a difference). Victory uses an over-drive tranny for their 6th gear; where HD uses a direct-drive 6-speed. Those who have an over-drive system will likely argue it is better... but plenty of other mechanical engineers will also argue the opposite.

Either way... if I am right with the direct-drive 6-speed... then Indian again would be using what some would say is old technology.

Ummm... who owns Indian now?

elvis · 03-09-2013, 10:27 PM

Very limited info on this new motor:

111 cubic inches
More than 115 ft-lbs of torque
49-degree air-cooled V-Twin
6-speed overdrive transmission

The actual engine should look quite big but it looks chubby and compact on the photos. Looking forward to seeing the new bikes in person.

Dave · 03-10-2013, 09:40 AM

Pushrod engine? Wasn't there a guy on here recently posting that pushrods are old technology?

elvis · 03-10-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Pushrod engine? Wasn't there a guy on here recently posting that pushrods are old technology?

Tell me about it.

The new motor seems like a risky proposition, we all shall see.

elvis · 03-11-2013, 08:23 PM

Here's another video story that says "Indian is back".

Also note the following official comment from the same link above:

"Hello Everyone, the all-new Indian Motorcycle will have pricing that is more attainable than it has been in the recent past. We cannot, however, share pricing at this time."

Netnorske · 03-11-2013, 09:12 PM

That is one bad-ass looking and sounding motor-scooter. I can't wait to see the wrapping!

elvis · 03-12-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

That is one bad-ass looking and sounding motor-scooter. I can't wait to see the wrapping!

Hey Kris, when does the Seattle Bike show usually happen? That might be the first occasion or do you know of any Indian dealers in you area?

I know we don't have any up here, except one Victory dealer in Langley, B.C. but it looks like Polaris keeping the two companies separate.

Netnorske · 03-13-2013, 04:09 PM

The Bike show is in December...and I don't know of any Indian Dealers around these parts.

elvis · 03-14-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

The Bike show is in December...and I don't know of any Indian Dealers around these parts.

Thanks, I guess we'll take a trip to Seattle in Dec.

**a340driver** · 03-15-2013, 02:03 AM

Cool ... Nice looking engine

elvis · 03-27-2013, 08:10 PM

Not my photos but these are from Daytona bike week:

elvis · 04-02-2013, 12:10 PM

Hear it from the man who is at the helm and of course Mike Wolfe is there, too:

elvis · 05-14-2013, 10:09 AM

The new Indian k:

duffy · 05-14-2013, 11:55 AM

I shudder at any price over $10k but.......................that sure looks promising.

blowndodge · 05-14-2013, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

Ponch also posted today on this...

Interesting is all I can say at this moment. They achieved the nostalgic-look of their heritage, in my opinion.

Funny how Polaris stated in the video they targeted making the world's best v-twin motorcycle power plant and tested the motor for a million miles -- however the design is using what some are punishing HD for using... i.e., push-rods for one. Ummm...

Also, this motor is clearly much larger than other manufacturer's stock engines.

I noticed in some of the promotion pieces they mention 6-speed over-drive; but I only saw a 6-speed transmission (there IS a difference). Victory uses an over-drive tranny for their 6th gear; where HD uses a direct-drive 6-speed. Those who have an over-drive system will likely argue it is better... but plenty of other mechanical engineers will also argue the opposite.

Either way... if I am right with the direct-drive 6-speed... then Indian again would be using what some would say is old technology.

Ummm... who owns Indian now?

Did you write this down at the cement pond??

For not knowing what you're talking about it almost sounds like you do know what you're talking about!

03-09-2013, 10:11 PM	#16
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Ponch also posted today on this... Interesting is all I can say at this moment. They achieved the nostalgic-look of their heritage, in my opinion. Funny how Polaris stated in the video they targeted making the world's best v-twin motorcycle power plant and tested the motor for a million miles -- however the design is using what some are punishing HD for using... i.e., push-rods for one. Ummm... Also, this motor is clearly much larger than other manufacturer's stock engines. I noticed in some of the promotion pieces they mention 6-speed over-drive; but I only saw a 6-speed transmission (there IS a difference). Victory uses an over-drive tranny for their 6th gear; where HD uses a direct-drive 6-speed. Those who have an over-drive system will likely argue it is better... but plenty of other mechanical engineers will also argue the opposite. Either way... if I am right with the direct-drive 6-speed... then Indian again would be using what some would say is old technology. Ummm... who owns Indian now? __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-10-2013, 09:40 AM	#18
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Pushrod engine? Wasn't there a guy on here recently posting that pushrods are old technology? Last edited by Dave; 03-10-2013 at 09:42 AM.
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03-11-2013, 08:23 PM	#20
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	Here's another video story that says "Indian is back". Also note the following official comment from the same link above: "Hello Everyone, the all-new Indian Motorcycle will have pricing that is more attainable than it has been in the recent past. We cannot, however, share pricing at this time." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-11-2013, 09:12 PM	#21
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	That is one bad-ass looking and sounding motor-scooter. I can't wait to see the wrapping! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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03-13-2013, 04:09 PM	#23
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	The Bike show is in December...and I don't know of any Indian Dealers around these parts. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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03-09-2013, 10:27 PM	#17
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	Very limited info on this new motor: 111 cubic inches More than 115 ft-lbs of torque 49-degree air-cooled V-Twin 6-speed overdrive transmission The actual engine should look quite big but it looks chubby and compact on the photos. Looking forward to seeing the new bikes in person.
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03-15-2013, 02:03 AM	#25
a340driver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Langley B.C. Posts: 516	Cool ... Nice looking engine __________________ JET-LAG
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03-27-2013, 08:10 PM	#26
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	Not my photos but these are from Daytona bike week:
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04-02-2013, 12:10 PM	#27
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	Hear it from the man who is at the helm and of course Mike Wolfe is there, too:
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05-14-2013, 10:09 AM	#28
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	The new Indian k:
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05-14-2013, 11:55 AM	#29
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	I shudder at any price over $10k but.......................that sure looks promising.
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