2015 Indians getting two tone paint

[LoneRanger]

The optional two tone paint really transforms the way the new Indians look, they look fantastic now!!

http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/stories/two-tone-paint

 

[NMBurb02]

That is pretty awesome. A nice clean, classic look.

 

[Robenstein]

I would like to see them offer a more stripped down look. I know that is venturing a bit close to Victory territory, but I have never been a fan of bags, windshields, and the other add ons. It would be cool to see a "hot rod" Indian. Still vintage in styling, but a bit more aggressive.

 

[BigCahuna]

WOW!!!!! Two tone paint. How , ho hum.,,

 

[stephen9666]

Originally Posted By: Robenstein
I would like to see them offer a more stripped down look. I know that is venturing a bit close to Victory territory, but I have never been a fan of bags, windshields, and the other add ons.


It looks like they do offer one with fewer do-dads on it.

http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/chief-classic-motorcycle

 

[Silverado12]

I'd like to see a more stripped down Indian too. I just don't like the skirted fenders. Two tone paint looks decent, though.

 

[123Saab]

looks.....Ummm.....Comfortable...

 

[LoneRanger]

Originally Posted By: 123Saab
looks.....Ummm.....Comfortable...


Agreed. But I still love their classic look. If I was looking for American Iron, these would be it. Everyone and their brother has a Harley, but I like to blaze my own trail. The Indian Vintage model in blue and ivory with the tan leather, swap whitewall spokers for the Classic's cast ones w/ blackwalls, snip all the fringies off the leather seat and bags and I'm there. As a 2nd bike. The Multistrada ain't leaving.

 

[Robenstein]

Originally Posted By: stephen9666
Originally Posted By: Robenstein
I would like to see them offer a more stripped down look. I know that is venturing a bit close to Victory territory, but I have never been a fan of bags, windshields, and the other add ons.


It looks like they do offer one with fewer do-dads on it.

http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/chief-classic-motorcycle

It is a basic cruiser but still not "Hot Rodded" in the 50's to early 60's way. I would like to see skinnier forks, maybe even a springer front end, and trim a little off the fenders and add some better exhaust.

No complaints about the engineering though, the reviews on the bikes have been very positive. I would definitely take one of these over a comparable softtail if I was shopping around.

 

[123Saab]

Originally Posted By: Robenstein
It is a basic cruiser but still not "Hot Rodded" in the 50's to early 60's way. I would like to see skinnier forks, maybe even a springer front end, and trim a little off the fenders and add some better exhaust.


Now were talking.

I'd love to see a post WW2 Rat Bike made from this platform.

 

[Merkava_4]

I don't need the tassels hanging from the bottom of the side bags or the seat.

 

[123Saab]

Im sure those jeans are "Relaxed Fit" as well.

 

[sasilverbullet]

Sweet! Makes me want one!

 

[DuckRyder]

It does help the look...

 

[LoneRanger]

Originally Posted By: 123Saab
Im sure those jeans are "Relaxed Fit" as well.


I see fat f__ks on sport bikes all the time where I live. But if you're saying the styling caters to the over 40 set, I'd agree. But then I'm 51... and ride a Ducati. And would still own one of these Indians in a heart beat. They look very classic and timeless. The headlight nacelle alone is a work of art.

 

[Nobody]

Not a big cruiser fan, but I really like the 'enclosed' look of the bike. I know one of the appeals of a big V-twin is being able to show off the engine, but I think it'd be cool to take the whole enclosed concept even further and put cowls over the engine, with forced air cooling. Go for a sort of 30s/40s 'futuristic' look.

 

[whip]

I haven't warmed up to the Indians with the bigger fairing. Otherwise, I really like them, and the 2 tone paint looks great.
To those wishing for more and different models, give them time. Look at the diversity of the Victory line. I'm sure Polaris has more models coming.

 

[ddrumman2004]

What would really set the bikes off.....in MY opinion......is black anodized cylinders with the polished heads. If going retro.....go even more.

 

[Robenstein]

That or it would be cool to see an inline 4 cylinder model. Maybe take away the "biggest engine" crown from the Triumph Rocket III down the road if the brad does well.

 

[DuckRyder]

I think they have done a good job with the styling for the most part, I've yet to see one in person due to dealer sparsity, but there are a couple of detail items that bother me as they look out of place, they are things that I don't believe Harley would have let slide.

Whatever you think of Harley the styling and details usually hit the mark, and there aren't things that look incongruous.

I hope they sell, as competition will improve both manufacturers motorcycles.

I see it as more of a Touring bike competitor than a Softtail competitor though...

Interestingly I like the Vintage best and the corresponding Harley would have been the Road King Classic which is discontinued ostensibly due to lack of sales. I understand you can still buy the leather bags for a standard Road King, but that may not bode well for the Vintage.