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Digging deep into its long history, Indian Motorcycles has drawn on a land-speed-record run in 1920 and the production of PowerPlus motorcycles for the U.S. Army in 1916 as inspiration for its two new limited-edition Elite models, which are intended to be the ultimate bagger and the ultimate touring motorcycle.
Both the Indian Challenger Elite and the Indian Pursuit Elite share the same PowerPlus 112 engine, combined braking system, and other components. Naturally, unique and upscale paint jobs are an essential part of the package. Indian is building 350 individually numbered copies of the Challenger Elite and 250 of the Pursuit Elite. Let's see what you get for $40,000 to $45,000.
2025 Indian Challenger Elite
In addition to being individually numbered, the center console on each Challenger Elite has an image of Gene "Alabama Flash" Walker and the Indian PowerPlus he rode to a land speed record in 1920. An exclusive American limited-edition bagger (by law, I think) has to have a special paint job, and the Challenger starts with a white base with black and red accents on top with the traditional Indian headdress logo over a hand-painted fade.
The PowerPlus 112 engine in the Challenger Elite is unchanged, with its broad plateau of available torque and maximum horsepower of 126 about 1,000 rpm short of the 6,500 rpm redline. So do the three ride modes, inverted fork, and Brembo brake components with linked braking that are found on non-Elite PowerPlus 112-equipped models.
A seven-inch color display, running on Indian's RIDE COMMAND system, sits below the two traditional round dials in the cockpit, which is Indian's way of mixing tradition and technology. Other technology includes Blindspot Warning, Tailgate Warning, and Rear Collision Warning alerts that appear on the display. In addition to lean-angle-sensitive traction control and ABS, the brakes are linked electronically, allowing the system to apportion braking power between the front and rear brakes. Bike Hold Control applies brake pressure when stopped on an incline.
The LED headlight is adaptive, to light your way through turns. The ignition is keyless and luggage can be locked remotely. The windscreen is electrically adjustable and yes, there's cruise control.
2025 Indian Pursuit Elite
Indian says the historical inspiration for the Pursuit Elite was the production of 20,000 PowerPlus models for the U.S. Army in 1916. This new PowerPlus model is anything but Army drab green, however.
The Pursuit Elite carries all the same performance features as the Challenger Elite, with the same PowerPlus 112 engine, brakes, suspension, rider aids, etc. But this Pursuit is about the Pursuit of comfort and luxury, not just for one rider but for a passenger, as well. That means a stitched seat with passenger comfort features many seats not found on a motorcycle don't have.
Another upgrade on the Pursuit is the sound system. Both Elite models get Indian's PowerBand Audio system with a dynamic nine-band equalizer that adjusts for ambient noise, but while the Challenger makes do with four 100-watt speakers, the additional mounting options on the Pursuit allow for the placement of six 100-watt speakers.
Both Elite models will be arriving in Indian dealerships soon.
| 2025 Indian Challenger Elite | 2025 Indian Pursuit Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $39,999 | $44,999 |
| Engine | 1,834 cc, liquid-cooled, eight-valve, V-twin | |
|
Transmission, final drive |
Six-speed, belt | |
| Claimed horsepower | 126 | |
| Claimed torque | 133 foot-pounds @ 3,600 rpm | |
| Frame | Cast aluminum | |
| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork; 5.1 inches of travel | |
| Rear suspension | Single shock, electronic preload adjustment; 4.5 inches of travel | |
| Front brake | Dual four-piston calipers, 320 mm discs, combined electronic braking with ABS | |
| Rear brake | Two-piston caliper, 300 mm disc with ABS | |
| Rake, trail | 25 degrees, 5.9 inches | |
| Wheelbase | 65.7 inches | |
| Seat height | 26.6 inches | 26.5 inches |
| Fuel capacity | 6.0 gallons | |
| Tires | Metzeler Cruisetec 130/60B19 front, 180/60R16 rear | |
| Claimed weight | 864 pounds wet | 944 pounds wet |
| Available | May 2025 | |
| Warranty | 24 months | |
| More info | indianmotorcycle.com | indianmotorcycle.com |
