Following the announcement of the Challenger Elite 2023 last November, Indian Motorcycle recently announced the release of the new Indian Pursuit Elite and the return of the Chieftain Elite. Like the other bikes in the Elite line, both of these bikes will be limited production and have premium options. These new bikes in the Indian Motorbike 2023 range will begin shipping to dealers in spring 2023.
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The Chieftain Elite is the first bike in the Indian’s Elite program, introduced for the 2018 model year, Aaron Jax, vice president of Indian Motorcycle, said the idea was to create a product that was “not limited to numbers.” quality but also exclusive in nature with custom details straight from the factory.”
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Jax said: “Today, with a beautiful gem-like finish, our Elite line of passenger cars and bags truly represent the very best and deliver a statement like no other. other on the road.
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2023 Elite Pursuit of Indians
Only 150 units will be offered worldwide of the Indian Pursuit Elite, a touring bike that Indian says is “designed for riders who value the journey as much as the destination.”
The Indian Pursuit Elite features Fox’s electronically adjustable rear suspension preload, managed from the bike’s infotainment system. Braking comes from radial 4-piston Brembo brake calipers with dual 320 mm semi-floating discs at the front and 2-piston calipers and 298 mm floating discs at the rear.
The bike rides on precision-cut 5-spoke wheels (19 inches at the front, 16 inches at the rear) with tire pressure monitoring and is wrapped in Metzeler Cruisetec tires. It is powered by a liquid-cooled 108ci PowerPlus V-Twin engine that makes 122 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox and slip-on clutch. /support.
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Indian Pursuit Elite offers Intelligent Lean Technology that uses a Bosch IMU to manage traction, ABS and torque control. Backlit switch blocks improve the visibility of the bike’s controls at night, and the Pathfinder Adaptive LED headlights combined with the Pathfinder S LED saddle and handlebar lights improve visibility. town. Both the driver and passenger get heated seats with seat controls and an infotainment system.
The Indian Pursuit Elite is equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen display supported by Ride Command and Apple CarPlay integration, turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, one year of Ride Command+ connectivity features, etc. Powerband Audio of the vehicle The pedal includes a built-in amplifier, a nine-band equalizer, and 16 speakers.
Offering more than 35 gallons of remote key storage, riders can protect all cargo inside the saddlebags and weatherproof trunk, and, for those who want extra customization, a structured trunk Quick release low profile is available as a color-matched accessory.
Indian Pursuit Elite 2023 comes in premium Super Graphite Metallic and Black Metallic paints with Polished Chrome accents. The color matching Elite badge and premium components complete the bike’s design. Prices start at $39,999.
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India’s Elite Leader 2023
Limited to only 175 units globally, the Indian Chieftain Elite 2023 features what the company says is “more aggressive and aggressive styling with custom-inspired details straight from the factory”.
The Chieftain Elite bagger features India’s most powerful air-cooled engine, the Thunderstroke 116, which delivers the claimed 126 lb-ft of torque. While this is from the same factory as the Chieftain Elite 2022, the standard Chieftain is powered by the 111ci engine that produces the announced 119 lb-ft of torque. The Chieftain Elite 2023’s open fender showcases the new precision-machined 10-spoke front wheel. Similar to the Indian Pursuit Elite, the wheels are 19 inches at the front and 16 inches at the rear with tire pressure monitoring and are wrapped in Metzeler Cruisetec tires.
As with other Chieftain models, a rear cylinder deactivation feature improves driver comfort on slower roads, while three selectable driving modes – Tour, Standard and Sport – allows riders to adjust the bike’s throttle response to suit their riding style.
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The Chieftain Elite 2023 has a 46mm upside-down fork and an air-adjustable monoshock at the rear. Stopping force comes from dual 4-piston calipers and 300mm floating discs at the front, 2-piston calipers and 300mm floating discs at the rear. ABS is standard.
From a styling perspective, the Adaptive Pathfinder LED headlights and the LED lights on the rear saddlebag on the Chieftain Elite 2023 provide good night vision as well as some bends. The flared windscreen can be adjusted up or down to the driver’s preferred position by pressing a button mounted on the handlebars.
Like the Indian Pursuit Elite, the 2023 Indian Chieftain Elite has a 7-inch touchscreen powered Ride Command with Apple CarPlay, GPS with navigation and Ride Command+ features, like live traffic and weather overlays, and vehicle locator feature. This bike features backlit switch blocks, a built-in PowerBand audio system, keyless entry, remote lockable saddlebags, and weather resistance with a capacity of over 18 gallons. For riders looking to personalize their ride, color-matching accessories are available, including a quick-release low-profile trunk, as well as lower fenders.
The new Chieftain Elite paint color features Super Graphite Smoke complemented by premium Shadow Bronze chrome finishes and Indian Motorcycle style flooring. Prices start at $35,499.
For more information, visit Indian Motorcycle Website.
