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Photos: New Indian Motorcycles

  • Jul 18, 2014
  • Jul 18, 2014 Updated Jul 21, 2014

Indian motorcycles, one of the oldest American-made brands, comes to Tucson. 

 

New Indian Motorcycles

New Indian Motorcycles

A light-up Chieftain's face serves as a running light on the front fender of the bikes at the new Indian Motorcycle dealership during their soft opening on Thursday, July 17, at 4037 N. Oracle Road in Tucson, AZ.

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New Indian Motorcycles

New Indian Motorcycles

Salesman Mike Willits watches as Ray Stephenson tries out a new Indian Chieftan motorcycle at Tucson's first Indian motorcycle dealership. Indian is one of the oldest American-made brands dating from the early 1900s and was revived a few years ago by ATV and snowmobile giant Polaris Industries.

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New Indian Motorcycles

New Indian Motorcycles

The new Indian Classic motorcycle. The classic features black saddle and no windshield. All three models of the Indianare equipped with 111 cubic inch motors modeled after the original Indian bikes. This bike has the saddle bags removed.

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New Indian Motorcycles

New Indian Motorcycles

Tucson's first Indian motorcycle dealership opened informally Thursday, July 17, at 4037 N. Oracle Road.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

New Indian Motorcycles

New Indian Motorcycles

Indian motorcycles feature Fly By Wire computer controlled system allowing for cruise control on the bikes .

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

New Indian Motorcycles

New Indian Motorcycles

Indian motorcycles feature a unique quick release mounting system for Saddlebags.

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New Indian Motorcycles

New Indian Motorcycles

Turn signals on the fairing of the new Chieftan model.

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New Indian Motorcycles

New Indian Motorcycles

The front fender and fork on the Vintage model bike.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

New Indian Motorcycles

New Indian Motorcycles

Indian motorcycles feature a unique quick release mounting system for Saddlebags.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

New Indian Motorcycles

New Indian Motorcycles

Indian motorcycles feature a unique front fender brake caliper cover that makes it easier to service the brakes.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

New Indian Motorcycles

New Indian Motorcycles

All three models of the new Indian motorcycles feature a 111 cubic inch two cylinder motors with 4 parrallel pushrods mounted on the same side of the engine and downward exhaust staying true to the design of the original bikes.

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New Indian Motorcycles

New Indian Motorcycles

Detail of a new Indian Chieftan gas tank logo. There are also lots of extra add-ons available to personalize your individual ride.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

New Indian Motorcycles

New Indian Motorcycles

The new Indian Motorcycle dealership features an array of Indian branded products including shirts and hats.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

New Indian Motorcycles

New Indian Motorcycles

The new Indian Motorcycle dealership features an array of Indian branded products like these drinking glasses.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

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