Indian Motorcycle: New Heart. Same Soul.

**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?

03-09-2013, 10:11 PM	#11
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
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