Indian Motorcycles have been around since 1901. They are, in fact, America's first motorcycle. They were originally made in Springfield, MA by a company known as Hendee Manufacturing. But, in 1928, they became the Indian.
Despite being the largest bike manufacturer in the world from about 1910-after WWI, they went bankrupt in 1953. A number of smaller companies acquired the name and tried to make a go of it. But, it wasn't until 2011 that Polaris Industries purchased the name and whatever existed of the manufacturing locations. They relocated to Minnesota and Iowa where Polaris has other manufacturing plants.
Since 2013, Indian has produced three models that tie back to the name and traditional styling.
They are big and beautiful. And, they are Indians! Ride one of these around and people notice it.
People notice me riding my scooter, too. But, for different reasons.
Seriously, a beautiful bike.
Despite being the largest bike manufacturer in the world from about 1910-after WWI, they went bankrupt in 1953. A number of smaller companies acquired the name and tried to make a go of it. But, it wasn't until 2011 that Polaris Industries purchased the name and whatever existed of the manufacturing locations. They relocated to Minnesota and Iowa where Polaris has other manufacturing plants.
Since 2013, Indian has produced three models that tie back to the name and traditional styling.
They are big and beautiful. And, they are Indians! Ride one of these around and people notice it.
People notice me riding my scooter, too. But, for different reasons.
Seriously, a beautiful bike.
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