indian roadmaster & indian dark chief horse launched - press release
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Iconic Indian Motorcycle® vrooms into the IT capital of India, Bengaluru
2015 Ultra-luxurious Indian® Roadmaster™ and Indian® Chief Dark Horse®
unveiled
• Dealership in Bengaluru inaugurated by Mr. Scott Wine, Chairman & Chief Executive
Officer; Mr. Bennett J. Morgan, President & Chief Operating Officer; and Mr. Michael
Dougherty, Vice President – Asia Pacific & Latin America from Polaris Industries Inc.;
and Mr. Pankaj Dubey, Managing Director, Polaris India Pvt. Ltd.
• Keys of the legendary Indian® Scout™ handed over to their discerning customers.
• The new Indian® Chief Dark Horse® was proudly received by its first owner in India
soon after unveiling.
Bengaluru; May 7th
, 2015: Polaris India Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries
Inc., the world leader in Off-Road and All-Terrain Vehicles unveiled its two new power-packed
ultra-luxury 2015 Indian® Roadmaster™ and the new Indian® Chief Dark Horse® alongside the
opening of its second dealership in India in Bengaluru today.
The showroom inauguration and the unveiling of the bikes were done by Mr. Scott Wine,
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Bennett J. Morgan, President & Chief Operating Officer;
Mr. Michael Dougherty, Vice President – Asia Pacific & Latin America from Polaris Industries Inc.;
and Mr. Pankaj Dubey, Managing Director, Polaris India Pvt. Ltd.
The occasion was also marked by another symbolic milestone for the brand - handing over of the
keys of the new Indian® Chief Dark Horse® to its first customer soon after its debut in the Indian
market. Mr. Scott Wine and Mr. Bennett J. Morgan also handed over the keys of the legendary
Indian® Scout™ to their proud customers.
The ex-showroom prices (Delhi) are as follows:
2015 Indian® Roadmaster™: INR 34.95 lakhs
Indian® Chief Dark Horse®: INR 21.99 lakhs
A short, sneak peek of the new 2015 Indian® Chief is available on the Indian Motorcycle website
(www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-in).
“The launch of Indian® Chief Dark Horse® and Indian® Roadmaster™ coincides with the opening
up of our second Indian dealership here in Bengaluru. We are bringing these two iconic products
from the Indian Motorcycle® stable to the Indian market. Since the introduction of these
motorcycles in the Indian market in January 2014, there has been a lot of excitement amongst
the motorcycle aficionados across the country. These luxury motorcycles are generating a lot of
interest and demand due to their unmatched quality and dynamic looks. We are quite upbeat
about the market here and have further plans for bringing these iconic machines close to your
doorstep through more dealerships going ahead.’’ said Mr. Pankaj Dubey, Managing Director,
Polaris India Pvt. Ltd.
The showroom, located at Exquisite Moto LLP, Prestige Nugget, No. 126, Infantry Road,
Bengaluru – 560001 will display the entire range of the Indian Motorcycle®: Indian®
Roadmaster™, Indian® Chief Classic, Indian® Chief Vintage, Indian® Chieftain, Indian® Chief Dark
Horse® and Indian® Scout™. The team at the dealership will comprise of trained professionals
offering global standards of after-sales and service support to add to the overall experience of
owning an Indian Motorcycle®.
The state-of-the-art showroom combines global architectural standards and infrastructure
synonymous with the reputed legendary brand under one roof. Besides being a visual delight
with the entire range of Indian Motorcycle® on display, the dealership also boasts of attractive
merchandise to enthuse the visitors and customers.
INDIAN® ROADMASTER™: The 2015 Indian® Roadmaster™ reflects pure American luxury.
Building upon the iconic Roadmaster™ name used by Indian® in the 1940s, the new
Roadmaster™ re-imagines Indian Motorcycle® comfort, styling and performance out on the open
road, for the long haul.
The Thunder Stroke® 111 engine delivers an incredible 119 ft-lbs of torque and feature styling
that pays tribute to legendary Indian Motorcycle® engines of the past. It comes fitted with
Horizon Power Windshield with push-button adjustability to customize airflow, provide weather
protection, and reduce glare. Fitted with keyless ignition, the key fob of Indian® Roadmaster™
offers security and convenience.
The comfortable rider and passenger seat feature new desert tan leather, designed to withstand
the elements. This sealed, high-quality leather is strong and durable, and it complements the
traditional Indian Motorcycle® style.
Indian® Roadmaster™ Engine Specifications:
Engine: THUNDER STROKE® 111, CU IN / 1811 CC
Torque: 139 Nm of torque at 2600 rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Drive/Driven Clutch: Wet, Multi-Plate
Exhaust: Split Dual Exhaust W/ Cross-Over
Fuel System: Closed Loop Fuel Injection / 54MM Bore
Transmission/Final Drive: 2.2: 1
Transmission/Primary Drive: Gear Drive Wet Clutch
Bore X Stroke (MM): 3.976 X 4.449 (101MM X 113MM)"
INDIAN® CHIEF DARK HORSE®: Raw, powerful and genuine, the 2016 Indian® Chief Dark Horse®
is blacked-out from end to end, including the wheels, forks, handlebars, engine, and bodywork –
even the war-bonnet up front.
It delivers pure, premium Indian Motorcycle® performance. The proven, powerful Thunder
Stroke® 111 engine serves up 119 ft-lbs of torque, and is finished primarily in black. Features like
ABS & cruise control provide advanced, automotive-quality braking allow riding with confidence
and helps in stopping under control. Easy to set and adjust, the cruise control enhances the
enjoyment manifold during highway cruising. Like its cousin Indian® Roadmaster™, the 2016
Indian® Chief Dark Horse® comes fitted with keyless ignition for a secure and convenient ride.
The first Indian Motorcycle® of its kind, 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse® maintains the legendary
Indian® Chief styling, while taking an unpolished and raw approach to its finish with blacked-out
styling. Striking graphics on the fuel tank featuring monochrome war-bonnet graphics is a distinct
feature of the Indian® Chief Dark Horse®.
Indian® Chief Dark Horse® Engine Specifications:
Engine: THUNDER STROKE® 111, CU IN / 1811 CC
Torque: 139 Nm of torque at 2600 rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Drive/Driven Clutch: Wet, Multi-Plate
Exhaust: Split Dual Exhaust W/ Cross-Over
Fuel System: Closed Loop Fuel Injection / 54MM Bore
Transmission/Final Drive: 2.2: 1
Transmission/Primary Drive: Gear drive wet clutch
Bore X Stroke (MM): 3.976" X 4.449" / 101MM X 113MM
Indian Motorcycle® is an iconic brand that gained immense popularity around the Globe. In April
2011, Polaris Industries acquired Indian Motorcycle® and in 2011, it unveiled the all-new range of
Indian Motorcycles®.
Since the April 2011 acquisition of Indian Motorcycle® by Polaris Industries, the company has
made an unprecedented commitment of time, resources and passion into the design of the all-
new power plant. From the outset, the goal was to capture the iconic design and styling aspects
of the 113-year old brand’s most historic models and fuse that heritage with state-of-the-art
technology and progressive design elements. The new design reflects an unparalleled investment
into researching the complete history of Indian Motorcycle power train development.
ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE
Indian Motorcycle, a wholly-owned division of Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII), 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 unrivalled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and
industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited in India.
To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-in and like us at
www.facebook.com/indianmotorcycleindia
About Polaris Industries INC.
Polaris is a recognized leader in the power sports industry with annual 2014 sales of $4.5 billion.
Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles,
including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER® and RZR
® side-by-side vehicles,
snowmobiles, motorcycles and off-road electric vehicles.
Polaris is among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and off-road vehicles and has
established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with the
Victory and Indian motorcycle brands. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the global on-
road small vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), GoupilIndustrie SA, Aixam
Mega S.A.S., and internally developed vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a
complete line of Polaris and KLIM branded apparel and Polaris accessories and parts.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII”, and the
Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock price index.
Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are
available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime at www.polaris.com.
ABOUT POLARIS INDIA
Polaris India Pvt Ltd was established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries Inc. (USA),
(www.polaris.com) which designs, engineers manufactures and markets innovative, high quality
Off Road Vehicles (ORV’s), innovative All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), the Polaris Ranger®, (for
recreational and utility use), Snowmobiles, Motorcycles and Electric powered vehicles. Polaris
India Pvt Ltd. launched its flagship products including ATVs, Polaris Ranger RZR, Side x Side
Vehicles and Snowmobiles in India on 24th August, 2011.
Polaris India, has taken one giant step to revolutionize the Indian market for catering to very
culture of the Indian Territory with a wide array of diversified off-road vehicles designed
exclusively for our elite customers and various utility use. Polaris India has a strong network of 15
Dealerships, 8 PRS (Polaris Riderz stop) & 30 Polaris Experience Zones (Tracks) to take the off
road riding culture way ahead. They are state of the art and offer a workshop for service. These
dealerships located at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore,
Jaipur, Srinagar, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Nagaland and New Delhi.
Information about line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available at
www.polarisind.in or from authorized Polaris India Dealers.