And finally, the new Indian Motorcycle Company is now ready to unveil some actual product. The company says its 2009 Indian Chief lineup will be on display in the Black Hills of South Dakota at the 68th anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. It'll be a great chance to scope out the '09 Chief Standard, Deluxe, Roadmaster and Vintage models on the corner of 4th and Lazelle in downtown Sturgis.
There will also be an Indian Motorcycle show trailer on the site, with space dedicated to bikes, accessories and apparel. Chris Bernauer, Indian Motorcycle's general manager, says, "To see the culmination of years of engineering and hard work come together at such a historic rally as Sturgis is truly inspiring." The company also plans to exhibit several of its accessory offerings and Indian Motorcycle Apparel, which will be available for purchase in Indian Motorcycle dealerships and the company's online store.
The firm says it's intent on slowly and methodically carving out its niche in the heavyweight-cruiser motorcycle market. The company also emphasizes that it will focus on supplying motorcycles that aspire to a high level of refinement, are made of the highest-quality materials and are supported by a qualified dealer network. -AC