15.03.2013
Indian - America's oldest motorcycle brand, has recently got a chance to be reborn!
In 1953, the Indian motorcycle production was halted. Since then, the company has repeatedly tried to start production again. At this time, the largest motor-sports brand Polaris Industries of America has decided to bring this idea to life! If this succeeds, then the rebirth brand can oust Harley-Davidson motorcycles on the market.
Polaris CEO Scott Wine said the debut of the new model Indian Chief (Indian chief), expected to be available in the U.S. market later this year. With the launch of the motorcycle Indian, Scott Wine is expected to increase annual revenue by 2016 to $ 500 million. This brand has to stand on the world market is now close to the dominant high-performance motorcycles Harley-Davidson (with an engine capacity of 600 cc or more. See). Representatives of Harley-Davidson is not particularly concerned about this fact, stating that they will just continue to do what a good thing for the past 110 years.
Polaris will begin production of motorcycles in the Indian state of Iowa USA, with a different brand of motorcycles - Victory, on a specially equipped for the production of a large motorcycle manufacturing facility.
Manual Polaris announced that powerful motorcycles Indian, will use only original parts, none of which will not be taken from the Motorcycle Victory.
first model - Indian Chief will be equipped with the new V-twin engine Plus Power of 1721 cu. see with electronic fuel injection. Despite the efforts of the company to make motorcycles Polaris Indian technically advanced, appearance, decided to leave the more classic - wide rear fenders and low landing pilot will give the bike a classic attractive appearance.
total in 2013 should see five complete sets of Indian Chief - Classic, Chief Dark Horse, and Vintage Limited Edition and the last fifth ultra-exclusive model Chief Vintage Final Edition. Prices for Indian Chief motorcycles will range between $ 26,499 for the Classic and equipment to $ 37,599 for the complete set of Final Edition.
Apparently, Polaris is trying to win the position and a more affordable price than comparable Harley-Davidson, which can help make truly reborn. |