In Sturgis Indian Motorcycle is going to display for the 1st time the new 2011 Chief Blackhawk (top picture, MSRP $29,999) and new color options for the Chief Dark Horse (following pictures in Red or Black, MSRP $27,999), with all 2011 Chiefs featuring the 110th anniversary badging and speedometer gauge.
I just told Indian that I absolutely love the new lines and details of the 2011 Blackhawk model. And you?
Indian Motorcycle accessories will also be on display and apparel will be available for purchase. The Indian Motorcycle show truck is located on the corner of 4th and Lazelle Street in downtown Sturgis. Indian Motorcycle was founded in 1901 in Springfield, MA , and one of the company’s original dealers, Pappy Hoel, is credited as the founder of the Black Hills Rally. To further celebrate this 110th anniversary milestone, Indian Motorcycle is inviting all 1901- 2010 Indian owners to park their motorcycles, VIP-style, beside the Indian Motorcycle event truck. There will also be a special display of vintage Indian Motorcycles during the rally at the 4th & Lazelle location. Indian’s goal this year is to provide a complete look at the past, present and future direction of the company.
All 2011 Indian Motorcycles feature the American built 105 cubic inch PowerPlus V-Twin power train with electronic closed loop sequential port fuel injection, a six-speed Baker transmission, Brembo 4-piston calipers with 11.5” dual rotors up front and a standard 5.5-gallon fuel tank, all-leather seats, etc.
Indian Motorcycle Company is also proud to be associated with Tribal Hope for the second year. A free ride will take place on August 10th from 4th & Lazelle in downtown Sturgis to Bear Butte to benefit the Native American charity. There will be free coffee and doughnuts from 8:30am- 9:30am at the Indian Motorcycle event truck. The ride will begin at 9:30am and end in Bear Butte where a speaker will share the history of Bear Butte, it’s significance to the Plain’s Indian people and information on challenges affecting the Native people today. Everyone is invited to ride for this great cause.
You are right Cyril, the Blackhawk is beautiful. But agan in this ecoomy price is going to be an issue. Only for the rich & beautiful?
Like the mini fairing and new seat/rear fender combo creating a brand new look. for Indian. But first say thanks to all one-off custom builders.
Bags look a little out of proportion, Love the rest, been trying to find a seat like that for my 08 e-glide.
Just when I had myself thinking I needed the Bomber…along comes the Blackhawk…wow!!! Amazing looking bikes…still a little out of my price range so I’ll keep on holding on to my 03′ Chief Roadmaster
110th Anniversary?
Lyle: 2011 models = 110th Anniversary. Think twice before you write.
yeah..1901-2011…no one said it was a continuous 110 years!!
Look at Harley, Victory, Big Dog, and now Indian. When is this industry going to see some real, affordable innovation in style (beyond a paint job). Same old models. Same old prices. I wish them all the best, but this are all ho-hums and blend-ins.
All the naysayers are hiding under a rock. Indian still with us. I Remember Cyril’s 1st posts where he said that the new Indian was a very serious business. Above is the proof. Will compete very well with Harley CVO’s. Well done.
Wondering how the Blackhawk would look without the bags. Cyril, can you show a picture?
I can’t wait to see these in Sturgis.
when I hear Indian, I want to see classic Indian. Guess its progress.
JUSt love It TOOOO Good
It is beautiful! Everytime I think nothing can be topped, you do it again!!
None for me, thanks.
Wow, I like what they’re doing and I wish them the best of luck…..
The New Indians are Beautiful bikes for sure!
Hear, Hear for Diversity !
Competition may dictate that when Harleys are imported from India they may have a badge saying Indian on the side over the Harley Davidson logo similar to AMF .
Cyril, is there any truth to the rumour that Indian will be unveiling a Scout model at Sturgis?
I love my 2003 Chief and wouldn’t mind adding a 2011 Chief to the stable, but it would have to be either a Dark Horse, Bomber or Vintage. In my humble opinion, the Blackhawk is just ugly…but that’s just me.
ARE YOU ALL SMOKING CRACK!!!??? 2011 BLACKHAWK?!?!? NO WAY CAN THEY BE SERIOUS BUILDING THAT HIDEOUS MACHINE !! IF YOU THINK INDIAN GOT TROUBLE NOW THAT’LL BE THE FINAL NAIL IN THE COFFIN FOR THEM !! PARK THE IDEA OF THAT RADIO ACTIVE MUTATION ON TOP OF A PILE OF YUGOS,PONTIAC AZTEKS AND 4-DOOR AVANTIS !!
Brad. In all societies there are people with the worst taste. You recognize them online by the fact that they write in ALL CAPS! The Blackhawk is a gorgeous bike. Send Cyril your POS so that we can laugh at you.
Brad, pretty arrogant of you to assume you know what everyone else looks for in a bike. Just reading this thread proves you wrong as a number of people like the look and that includes Cyril. It’s nice to see Indian giving the Chief a new look with a few bolt-ons.
What I would really like to see from them is a new model line at a lower price point. Maybe someting in the high teens.
$29,999? guess they aren’t trying to sell any.
well ladies……time will tell where the arrogant attitudes and the bad taste come from
It’s fugly as hell, well unless your a Son’s of Anarchy fan! I would love to have one of their new bikes but that price is way to steep as my local dealer still has half the bikes of the initial shipment since becoming a dealer almost 2 years ago.
MDK. If it’s fugly, why you would want yo owm one of their bikes? It’s fugly only because you don’t have the money to get one.
Is the hump/backrest on the rear fender a reflection/reference/look to the past from the original humped tool box compartment bolted to the rear fender of the early singles models?
I would love to have one but not at that price.
Johny Happy the Blackhawk my friend!
Greyhawk, the old hump back Indians used the hump for the fuel tank, not tool box. To me, these new Indians look more like 10 year old customized Harleys with their Evo inspired Engine and pre unit HD style drivetrain. Ironically, the new Twin Cam Harley’s are evolved with more of an Indian inspired design using two cams and semi unit construction. Both brands have sort of flip flopped on their design. Regarding my earlier question about their 110th anniversary, it’s still a question as I thought an anniversary was for a recurring event and Indian hasn’t been in production for not even close to that length of time. It should be more like the 2nd or 3rd anniversary. I do like the looks of the bikes however and the fit and finish is far better than that of the last “Indian” company.
Hey I am so glad to see Indian doing well – see above article. Indian wisely decided to go with high end goods to set themselves apart from all the other mass produced big cruiser class bikes. Indian is an iconic bike that still thrills enough riders out their who are willing to pay for soemthing slightly different than everyone else.
Good job Indian and keep up the great work – The bike looks sweat.
Actually its not 110 yrs, apparently the people who brought Indian back to life the 5th or 6th time now can’t understand that the Indian name may be that old but in reality it would be about their 50th year if they are lucky.
I stand corrected Lyle,thanks
brought Indian back to life the 5th or 6th time now…..good point by younger Nicklas
By Indian you guys mean Lazarus cycles don’t you lol
Hey Conrad is that ole geezer dad of yours here in Lead yet??
This is like a cross between a, SOA fxr with corbin bags and that ugly piece of shit front fender
Didn’t Kawasaki knock off Indiand and do this bike in 05 as a drifter 1500 with no bags and shocks???
An extremely beautiful motorcycle. It can become an Indian Classic. Great taste all over. Who could appreciate more than Cyril? Deco lines, baby. Understand if you can.
I am glad to see the Indian name back in production, I won’t buy one because… hell I build motorcycles and ride what I build, but still I am happy to see the old big-fendered bitch back on the road.
An American bike with a lot of history, maybe not for everybody, but what is?
Best of luck Indian.
an·ni·ver·sa·ry –noun
1.the yearly recurrence of the date of a past event
“Yearly recurrence.” You can’t skip half a century and still call it an anniversary.
Thirty grand for an ugly Harley clone? No thanks. You could buy a nice low-mileage Evo Fat Boy or Heritage and slap reproduction Indian fenders on it for around ten grand.
Oh, and you’ll need a Doss teardrop nacelle so people who know nothing about motorcycles will be completely fooled into thinking it’s not a Harley.
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I LIKE THE LOOK’S BUT I KNOW THAT MOTOR AND BUILDER’S !! SOME NAME OUT HERE TO MISS ALL FROM THE OLD GILROY FAMILY! WOULDNT HAVE GOTTIN THIS FAR WITH OUT THEM ,WENT TO THE AUCTION WAS A SAD DAY’ COON
I owned an Indian Chief 1953 my brother gave it to me when I was old enough to ride it,rode it for twenty two years,and the best I can remember the company went from1901 to 1953,that’s not a hundred and ten years,however there is a couple of copy’s Kiwi and Chris Craft……..
Very refreshing bikes, good luck to the company, the loock is great the engine magnific.
Looks great. I want one. And, if successful, a bunch of hard working folks in North Carolina get to earn a living making them. As far as those wanting innovation – innovate what? It’s a two wheeled gas powered mode of transportation. One wheel has to be in fornt of the other. Been basically this way for over a hundred years. So Indian should start building racing go-karts or lawn mowers? Maybe a trailer full of rechargeable ni-cads and a Skill-Saw motor?
1550TC,
Yes sir, we are both here. Got here Wednesday!!! Come swing by The Golden Hills Resort in Lead, you wont miss the Yellow set up!!!
Give me a break from the morons please. The Chief doesn’t look anything like a Harley. Beautiful looking bikes. I can tell by looking at the bikes that they will do well much to the chagrin of the haters.
i used to restore the the old 42 indians and prayed the Indians would be reserected …i know its just my opinion ,but the designers of this blackhawk have done miracles …love the rake …..this bike rocks…… pity we wont ever see any in New Zealand at this price though
I am impressed with the Black Hawk and like the modern seat and how the classic fenders blend so well with the modern additions. I’m sure this will appeal to a larger audience. I’m not a big fan of bags; I guess I’m more of a minimalist, although I have installed them on my bikes because they are practical. But I like how they work on this bike. Having said that, I’ll bet the bike looks even better when they’re removed. Thumbs up to IMC.