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Up for auction: Indian racer once owned by Steve McQueen

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:31:00 GMT

Posted on 04.20.2010 10:31 by Maxx Biker
Filed under: Indian | auction | vintage | Motorcycles | Motorcycle News

Not few of Steve McQueen’s toys were recently added to Bonhams for the annual Classic California auction at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Most importantly, the auction – which is scheduled for next month – includes a 1914 Indian Model F Boardtrack Racer.

The Hollywood legend owned the single-cylinder 500cc motorcycle untill he passed in 1980. The old Indian was first auctioned four years later. If you’re a fan of the iconic and rare piece of machinery and also want that celebrity feel together with it, find out that the auction will start at around $46K.

Up for auction: Indian racer once owned by Steve McQueen originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 20 April 2010 10:31 EST.

Progress Through Technology: Old Indian vs New Honda

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Wed, 6 Jan 2010 14:23:00 GMT

Posted on 01.6.2010 14:23 by Maxx Biker
Filed under: Honda Indian | roadster | superbike | Motorcycles | Motorcycle News

With the motorcycle industry’s never ending progress as a result of new, more advanced technologies it is sometimes nice to just lay back and enjoy an awesome idea for a picture such as this one right here. It shows a 1908 Indian motorcycle and a 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Repsol racing bike. Obviously, the progress the world has witnessed in the past 100 years has been amazing, so the question just pops: what we’ll be riding when this Honda will occupy the Indian’s place in this picture?

Progress Through Technology: Old Indian vs New Honda originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 6 January 2010 14:23 EST.

Old Indians Never, Ever Die trailer

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 11:19:00 GMT

This year’s ‘Old Indians Never, Ever Die’ vintage motorcycle rally held in Pebbleshire, Scotland between 24th and 26th of July gathered no less than 400 vintage Indians, which is very impressive to see on the old continent.

Proud of their achievement (and this was just the second time they got together the impressive number of Indian motorcycles and owners), the organizers will release a 1 hour long documentary about it. Meanwhile, you can enjoy the trailer.

Old Indians Never, Ever Die trailer originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 1 December 2009 11:19 EST.

Old motorcycle video of Indian Springfield factory

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:59:00 GMT

Back in the early days of motorcycling, manufacturers didn’t just do a promotional video of the final product as it was being ridden down the highway as convincing as that might have been for the rebel riders of the time. Instead, they would have taken the viewer (and possibly future customer) through the entire building process so that they knew what they’re machines were made of.

This is an Indian Chief promotional video from their factory in Springfield, Massachusetts. At that time, there were no automatic assembly lines that would take care of at least part of the building process so it was all done by dedicated Indian workers.

Old motorcycle video of Indian Springfield factory originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 12 March 2009 14:59 EST.

Indian Chief

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:22:00 GMT

Indian Motorcycle marks the greatest 2009 comeback in the wonderful world of cruisers with their Chief lineup, the only one of the oldest motorcycle maker in America. Complex and unique, the models offered by Indian may look like impossible to beat, but Harley-Davidson and the Japanese crowd aren’t going to give up that easily.

Indian Chief originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 29 December 2008 19:22 EST.

Original 1908 Indian Motorcycle is still going strong today!

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:16:00 GMT

It seems that nowadays, old and originally kept motorcycles are as appreciated as highly developed ones that have just gone out the production line and I can understand why.

For example, this 1908 Indian Torpedo Tank board track racer was displayed at the Legend of the Motorcycle show in Half Moon Bay, CA, in May, ’08 and it won several awards, including Best of Show. That is truly worthy of appreciation for a century old motorcycle kept in original condition or, better said, a true, unrestored “barn find”.

Original 1908 Indian Motorcycle is still going strong today! originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 16 December 2008 15:16 EST.

Indian Motorcycles Dealership Opening Video

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 07:32:00 GMT

Posted on 10.9.2008 07:32 by Maxx Biker
Filed under: Indian | cruisers | video | Motorcycles | Motorcycle News

What you could find out from our website in last month’s news is now reality and also caught on tape. Indian Motor Company has recently opened their first dealership, close to the factory where the bikes are being produced and here’s the video from the event that took place on the 4th of October.

Indian Motorcycles Dealership Opening Video originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 9 October 2008 07:32 EST.

Indian Motorcycles to cut the ribbon at their first dealership on Sunday

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:54:00 GMT

The revamped American maker will inaugurate on the 4th of October its first modern day showroom in Lowell, close to the plant where the bikes are being produced. Indian plans on sharing the joy of opening the Indian Motorcycle Charlotte with fans so they will be invited on a tour of the nearby factory (Battleground Road in Kings Mountain) and be offered food, refreshments and music from Swampdawamp as well as special music guest Cottonmouth. Make sure to be there at 1pm. The company’s show trailer will be brought to the event.

On next year’s Chiefs, Indian retains the classic design, but brings great touches of modernity such as the electronic fuel injection on the 105 cubic inch V-Twin engine that produces 100 lb-ft of torque. Easy to develop soft spots for and an Indian emblem, the white wall tires are nicely contoured by sweeping fenders while the unique pin striping and studded saddle define Indian Motorcycles.

Indian Motorcycles to cut the ribbon at their first dealership on Sunday originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 30 September 2008 15:54 EST.