2025 Indian Chief Lineup Introduces New Sport
Chief RT & Super Chief Dark Horse
New Locking Rigid Saddlebags, Two-Up High
Bolster Seat & PowerBand Audio Bluetooth® Speaker
Takes Sport Chief to an Entirely New Level of Style and
Convenience
New 2025 Super Chief Dark Horse Offers
Blacked-Out Attitude with Fender-to-Fender Premium Gloss
Paint
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 24,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Building upon its iconic cruiser
lineup, Indian Motorcycle, America's First Motorcycle Company,
today announced its 2025 Indian Chief lineup, introducing the Sport
Chief RT and Super Chief Dark Horse. Offering superior handling and
ride performance, Sport Chief RT takes the beloved Indian Sport
Chief to an entirely new level – introducing all-new,
custom-inspired premium components.
"When we launched Sport Chief, we raised the bar for performance
cruisers," said Aaron Jax, Vice
President for Indian Motorcycle. "After observing the aftermarket
landscape, our product team saw an opportunity to design a
motorcycle that came standard with high-quality, factory components
that were traditionally aftermarket add-ons. With Sport Chief RT,
we're adding custom-inspired componentry to create the ultimate
package for riders looking to enhance style, add storage and
integrate audio."
Custom-Inspired Style
Answering the call from
riders, Sport Chief RT delivers custom-inspired style straight from
the factory. The all-new, all-weather Locking Rigid Saddlebags add
sleek style and more than 10 gallons of practical storage, capable
of fitting an entire set of riding gear, including boots, pants, a
jacket and gloves. Each saddlebag's large lid with forward hinge
layout offers convenient accessibility. – capable of
fitting a complete set of riding gear, including boots, pants,
jacket and gloves. While standard on Sport Chief RT, the Locking
Rigid Saddlebags are compatible and available as accessories across
the entire Indian Chief line, offered in color-matched premium
paint or a textured black finish.
Sport Chief RT's custom-inspired styling includes an all-new
2-Up High Bolster Seat, which is also fully compatible as an
accessory upgrade across the Indian Chief line. With a sleek design
and five inches of bolster, the 2-Up High Bolster Seat delivers an
aggressive look while increasing cushion, maximizing comfort for
riders and passengers. The bike's six-inch machined risers with
moto-style handlebars and machined triples add premium style with
sporty ergonomics straight from the factory. Forward controls keep
the rider's legs in a more relaxed and comfortable position, while
its Quarter Fairing and 6.5-inch windscreen provide wind protection
with a clean, sporty look. Sport Chief RT features a 19-inch
front, and a 16-inch rear contrast cut lightweight cast alloy
wheels, wrapped in Metzeler® Cruisetec®
tires.
Premium Components
The 2025 Sport
Chief RT introduces an all-new PowerBand
Audio Bluetooth® Speaker – standard
on Sport Chief RT models and available as an accessory
across the entire Indian Chief lineup.
The PowerBand Audio Bluetooth® Speaker secures
between the Sport Chief RT's handlebar risers and Quarter Fairing,
as two 2.5-inch mid-range speakers, one 4.5-inch subwoofer and two
tweeters deliver 90 watts of crystal-clear audio at highway speeds.
Featuring a five-band equalizer, accessible via the 4-Inch
Touchscreen Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND, riders can personalize
their listening experience by selecting the setting best suited for
their favorite music genre.
Indian Motorcycle's 4-Inch Touchscreen Display Powered by RIDE
COMMAND is integrated into the dash and can be accessed via
handlebar controls or the display directly, with or without gloves.
Riders can select music, control audio settings, access bike and
ride information, and cycle through multiple interfaces, including
two different gauge configurations. With connected services, riders
can access turn-by-turn navigation with intuitive search, Bike
Health, Bike Locator and more for free for one-year after which an
annual fee applies. When pairing the RIDE COMMAND system with a
wireless helmet communicator, riders can access their phone
information and accept or reject calls directly through the bike's
touchscreen display.
All the rider-centric features riders want, and need, are
standard on the Sport Chief RT. Cruise control, keyless ignition,
ABS, LED lighting, and a USB charging port provide a premium
experience so the rider can focus on the road ahead.
Purpose-Built Performance
At the heart of the
Sport Chief RT is Indian Motorcycle's Thunderstroke 116 V-twin
engine. With its air-cooled simplicity, the Sport Chief RT packs
120 ft-lbs of torque for raw passing power. Three ride modes
(Sport, Standard, Tour) each provide unique throttle responses to
fit riding conditions and match rider preferences.
In addition, KYB® inverted front forks offer superior
handling and ride performance. Lighter than standard cartridge
style forks, Sport Chief RT's KYB® inverted front forks
provide responsive front-end handling – allowing riders to ride
harder with less fatigue and more confidence. Adding comfort and
aftermarket style are a pair of Performance Adjustable Piggyback
Rear Shocks by FOX®. With easy-to-operate 23-click twist
knobs, riders can adjust compression and rebound damping to suit
their riding preferences – delivering a smoother, more comfortable
ride. Offering confidence-inspiring stopping power and a more
responsive feel are the Sport Chief RT's Dual Brembo®
four-piston calipers with semi-floating 320mm rotors.
Accessories
New for 2025 is a High Mounted Tee
Bar. Offering a custom edge, the High Mounted Tee Bar provides
essential slow-speed tip-over protection while featuring iconic
Indian Motorcycle branding on the end caps. The High Mounted Tee
Bar seamlessly complements the premium look and feel of any 2022
and newer Indian Chief.
Indian Sport Chief RT riders looking to add personal style and
change ergonomics can add 10-inch Moto Handlebar Risers, while low
and tall Flared Wind Deflector options are available for the Sport
Chief RT's Quarter Fairing. For added nighttime visibility, the
Chief Pathfinder 5 ¾-inch Adaptive LED Headlight projects light a
greater distance with a wider spread. Its patented, innovative
technology monitors the bike's lean angle to optimize illumination
of the road ahead.
Launching alongside the Sport Chief RT is the new Super Chief
Dark Horse. Featuring blacked-out, fender-to-fender styling, with
premium gloss paint, the Super Chief Dark Horse delivers even more
attitude. Now available in two trim options, Limited and Dark
Horse, each Super Chief is powered by the Thunderstroke 116 and
comes standard with premium features, including the 4-Inch
Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND, ride modes, cruise
control, keyless ignition, and USB Charging capabilities.
In addition, all 2025 Sport Chief models are standard with
forward controls, delivering relaxed and comfortable ergonomics.
Riders preferring mid controls can exchange the forwards for Mid
Foot Controls and still enjoy their preferred riding
ergonomics.
Featuring four models, with varying style trim levels, the 2025
Indian Chief lineup will begin shipping to dealers in February.
Indian Chief
- Indian Chief: Starting at $14,999, available in Black Metallic and Heavy
Metal
- Indian Chief Dark Horse: Starting at $18,499, available in Black Smoke, Blue Dusk, and
Sunset Red
Indian Chief Bobber
- Indian Chief Bobber: Starting at $17,499, available inBlack Smoke and Nara Bronze
Smoke
- Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse: Starting at $19,999, available in Black Smoke, Storm Gray, and Maroon Metallic
Indian Super Chief
- Indian Super Chief Limited: Starting at $21,999, available in Black Metallic, Spirit
Blue, and Sunset Red Metallic
- Indian Super Chief Dark Horse: Starting at $21,999, available in Black Smoke and Moss Green
Smoke
Indian Sport Chief
- Indian Sport Chief: Starting at $19,999, available in Black Smoke, Ghost White
Metallic Smoke, Maroon Metallic, and Cascade Green Metallic
- Indian Sport Chief RT: Starting at $22,499, available in Black Smoke, Sunset Red
Smoke, and Heavy Metal
Riders can learn more at their local Indian Motorcycle
dealership, by visiting IndianMotorcycle.com, or by following along
on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth
Sig, Inc.
Metzeler® and Cruisetec® are registered
trademarks of Pirelli Tyre S.P.A.
Brembo® is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo S.p.A.
Corp of Italy
FOX® is a registered trademark of Fox Factory Inc.
KYB® is a registered trademark of KYB
Corporation
ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE
Indian Motorcycle is America's
First Motorcycle Company. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has
won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned
distinction as one of America's most legendary and iconic brands
through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and
countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and
passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more,
please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.
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