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The Indian Motorcycle Rider Group has kickstarted in Australia with two years of free membership and inaugural rides in Melbourne recently, Brisbane today (November 8, 2015) and Sydney in two weeks. NRL Premiership-winning North Queensland Cowboy, Victory ambassador and all-round nice guy Ben Hannant was the guest of honour at today’s ride that ended with a …
Indian motorcycles may be assembled in India for the local market within the next three to five years, following in the footsteps of other manufacturers. The announcement came from Polaris India MD Pankaj Dubey at the recent opening of the Chennai Indian Motorcycle dealership, its third in the sub-continent. The burgeoning and lucrative Indian motorcycle …
Burt Munro has officially claimed another world speed record for Indian Motorcycles 36 years after his death. He owes the record to his son, John, who attended the unveiling of the new Indian Scout at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally last weekend along with Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg. READ ABOUT THE INDIAN SCOUT HERE Burt’s life …
After almost 4000km of some of the most beautiful scenery and enjoyable riding we have ever done, Mrs MotorbikeWriter and I have arrived in Sturgis, South Dakota, aboard our trusty 2015 Victory Cross Country Tour. It’s not the end of the road for this happy trio. We still have a week of partying in Sturgis, …
Polaris has released a teaser video of a three-wheeler “Slingshot” machine that looks a little like the KTM Crossbow track car. The road-going Polaris Slingshot will be fully unveiled on July 27 and would be a departure for the company which has specialised in all-terrain and snowmobiles. However, Polaris has broken a lot of rules …
Could Polaris follow Harley into entry-level bikes with its Street 500 and 750? It certainly has the capacity with its Indian and Victory brands, as well as its tie-up with Indian manufacturer, Royal Enfield, through Eicher Motors Limited. Polaris Australia marketing manager Adrian Givoye has been quoted in a New Zealand newspaper saying Indian would …
Indian Motorcycles now makes it easier for you to work out what your new Chief will look like with all the accessories you want to fit. It’s like the Victory Motorcycles web “customize” feature, Triumph’s “Configurator” and BMW’s recently released “configurator” which allow you to work out their complex pricing strategy for accessories. The Indian …
There are three months in a year when it is advantageous to buy motorcycles – January, June and December. These are the bonus months when motorcycle companies offer big discounts, free on-road costs, free accessories, “cashback” incentives, or a combination of these. In January, motorcycle companies are keen to shift bikes that have not cleared …
It might be because they are next door to the now-closed Hells Angels clubhouse, or it could be that owner Leon Betts loves vehicles with mechanical muscle, but the self-confessed revhead is planning to add classic motorcycles and custom bikes to his Ol’ School Garage. CHECK OUT OUR PAGE OF PHOTOS His custom car showroom has …
A 1500km road test over three days on some treacherously bumpy and slippery roads in steaming heat and cold rain has confirmed that the Indian Chieftain is a competent long hauler. It’s comfortable, powerful, refined, a real head-turner and, at $35,995 ride away, it’s also great value for money, coming standard with cruise control, …