The Latest Breaking News from Indian Motorcycle

Polaris Is Shuttering Its Vietnam Plant After Indian's Sale

The Vietnamese-based production plant operated by Polaris for its former motorcycle brand Indian, is closing this year.

RideApart · Sep 22

Canada Is Set To Hit Harley And Indian With 50% Tariff Markups

Canada has announced that it will impose a 50% tariff on American-made, large-displacement, gasoline-powered motorcycles, i.e., Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle, after a back and forth fight between it and the Trump Administration.

RideApart · Sep 2

Indian Motorcycle's New Owners Didn’t Inherit Success. They Got A Sales Problem

Indian Motorcycle was already losing momentum before its buyout, and the latest registration sales figures make the turnaround look even harder, with a massive decline in the last year.

RideApart · Aug 28

Indian Motorcycle Issues Statement on Harley Controversy. Doubles Down on Criticism

Indian Motorcycle recently launched an attack ad campaign against rival Harley-Davidson, which caused an uproar among the motorcycling community. Indian has now released a statement and furthered its critique of the Motor Co.

RideApart · Jun 10

Indian Motorcycle Launches Attack Ad On Harley-Davidson. All But Confirms Right-Wing PR Campaign Reporting

Indian Motorcycles launched a political-style attack ad campaign on Harley-Davidson, and comes on the heels of reporting its marketing is being directed by a former Trump campaign adviser.

RideApart · Jun 8

Indian Motorcycle's New PR Firm Might Be Behind Right-Wing Influencer Campaign. Former Trump Campaign Operative Connected

Noise Media, which partnered with Indian Motorcycles, was working with former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale and could be the brains behind the current right-wing influencer campaign. He's also a registered Israeli agent.

RideApart · Jun 7

Influencers Are Calling Harley Woke Again. Then They're Hyping Indian Motorcycles

A number of right-wing and far-right influencers have simultaneously started posting how Harley-Davidson has gone 'gay and woke.' They then start promoting Indian Motorcycles, which has led many to believe it's a paid campaign.

RideApart · Jun 4

Indian Motorcycles Launches "ARO," The Brand's First In-House Performance Product Line

This all-new performance division for Indian Motorcycle, called ARO, provides performance parts, accessories, and “future technologies.”

RideApart · Jun 2

Polaris Set To Close a Former Joint Indian Motorcycle Plant, With 200 People Laid Off

Polaris' Osceola plant, which once produced power plants for newly sold Indian Motorcycles, as well as engines and other parts for the brand's off-road segment, is set to be shuttered by the end of 2026.

RideApart · Mar 23

Indian Motorcycle HQ Is Moving up the Road to Golden Valley, MN, After Private Equity Buyout

After Polaris sold Indian Motorcycles to private equity firm Carolwood LP, the motorcycle brand had to move its headquarters. But it only went up the road.

RideApart · Mar 2