The New Indian Challenger and Pursuit Elite Seek the Limits of Exclusivity

Indian Motorcycle has announced two limited edition 2025 models, the new Indian Challenger Elite and Indian Pursuit Elite: only 350 units of the former and 250 of the latter will be available worldwide.

Each Elite model is individually numbered and offers a level of detail, factory-custom quality paint, high-end components, and advanced technologies.

"Our Indian Motorcycle Elite series allows our designers to fully showcase their skills, creating bikes that exemplify the art and craftsmanship behind each Indian Motorcycle model," said Aaron Jax, Vice President of Indian Motorcycle. "Every detail within the Indian Challenger Elite and Indian Pursuit Elite is meticulously designed, while a multi-layer paint process takes 24 hours to complete. A distinctive American style, with an obsessive attention to detail, combined with a limited production of each model makes the Indian Motorcycle Elite series the ultimate in style and exclusivity."

The Indian Challenger Elite draws its design inspiration from the legacy of Gene "Alabama Flash" Walker, who set a land speed record in 1920 with his Indian PowerPlus and was considered the "fastest man alive." The Indian Challenger Elite features a tri-color paint, with premium Black Candy and Red Candy finishes over Crystal White Pearl Satin paint, enhanced with crystal particles in the paint to add sparkle and depth. The multi-layer paintwork is completed with an Indian Motorcycle Headdress logo pattern over a hand-painted fade. The striking paint is complemented by premium black Dark Horse finishes, giving the limited edition bagger a bold, race-inspired style that turns heads.

The Indian Pursuit Elite draws its style from the production of 20,000 PowerPlus motorcycles in 1916 for the United States Army. It features a tri-color paint, with premium Black Candy and Black Forest Candy finishes, enhanced with Championship Gold hand-painted detailing. The custom paint is further complemented by premium black Dark Horse finishes. Each Indian Pursuit Elite features distinctive PowerPlus 112 engine covers and exclusive Elite badges throughout, including an individually numbered central console.

The engine of both models is the PowerPlus 112, delivering 126 horsepower and 181.4 Nm of torque. They are equipped with inverted forks and dual radial Brembo brakes.

The 5-spoke machined wheels are fitted with Metzeler Cruisetec tires. Each bike comes standard with a Pathfinder adaptive LED headlight and driving lights, and three riding modes.

The remote-locking saddlebags offer over 68 liters of storage for the Challenger Elite and over 140 liters for the Pursuit Elite. Completing the package are keyless ignition, cruise control, and USB charging.

The Indian Pursuit Elite also offers a color-matched heated seat and heated grips with backlit switch cubes.

Both the Indian Challenger Elite and Indian Pursuit Elite come fully equipped with a range of rider-enhancing technologies and come standard with electronically adjustable rear suspension preload.