Indian expands its top-shelf touring lineup for MY22 with a total of two distinct models, each with two trim levels for a net gain of four motorcycles. Built primarily for performance-minded touring riders, the Pursuit Limited and Pursuit Dark Horse also serve admirably as grocery getters, cruisers, and boulevard bruisers. Power comes from Indian's PowerPlus engine with over 120 horsepower on tap.

2022 Indian Pursuit Design

“Touring bikes are one of the ultimate expressions of freedom – enabling unforgettable experiences through longer escapes and epic adventures on the open road,” said Mike Dougherty, President for Indian Motorcycle. “With Pursuit, we’ve expanded on the unparalleled sophistication of the PowerPlus motor to deliver a class-leading, fully-loaded touring machine that combines top-tier performance with unparalleled comfort and advanced tech features, delivering an American V-twin touring experience unlike any other. to deliver a Adjustable windshields and additional fairing lowers that combines a tunable wind pocket with 35 gallons of secure dry-storage capacity, delivering an American V-twin touring experience unlike any other.”

The new Pursuit models are much more than just a Challenger with a topcase. Heated grips and saddles make for A seven-inch touchscreen, and the lowers can be set up as storage or with sound drivers for your tunes. The topcase combines with hard sidebags for a total of dual analog gauges for the speedo and tach. All lighting is LED, and there are lots of places for upgrades with Adaptive Headlight technology – standard with the Premium package and optional for the standard models – expands the comfort envelope downward for a longer riding season.

a full downtube/cradle structure bundles the electronic controls and infotainment portal with sharknose front fairing. The S-curve in the flyline remains the same as before, and the Dark Horse variants carry all the same gear as their counterparts, the only difference is in the paint. stock engine guards front and rear and spotlights to be had from the accessories catalog.

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Looks like the frame for the Pursuit is the same as well with Premium models rock a Bosch inertial measurement unit and hard mount for the dynamic control over both the ABS and traction control, plus it carries Basic ABS comes stock on the base models, as does the slipper clutch for a little extra protection. Suspension components are fairly mundane on the base models, but the Front Suspension/ Travel: to the mix, and like many of the Premium items, it can be added at sale almost as an upgrade for the base model.

Additionally, same level of touring prowess with a much more attractive base price that adds it hits many of the same design points to include baggage, fixed fairings, and electronic goodies features. blackout version in the Option 719 Midnight that adds another layer of insurance for the rear contact patch.

Cast rims and sporty Metzeler Cruisetec hoops round out the rolling chassis. Brembo brakes come with dual, four-bore calipers that bite 320 mm front discs with a twin-piston anchor and 298 mm disc out back.

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The beating heart on the Pursuits remain the same across the board. Indian's water-cooled PowerPlus, 60-degree V-twin delivers the goods with a whopping Read more Indian Motorcycle news. for a top speed around the 125 mph mark.

The engine-control electronics were tuned a tad to suit the greater bulk and heft brought on by the extra gear and luggage. Displacement mics out at 108 cubic-inches (1,768 cc) and compression is middling at 11-to-1. Traction control comes stock. You can further boost performance with the accessory air cleaner and camshafts with 10-percent more power and three-percent more torque to be had. On the downside, this engine is all about the performance. It has none of the curb appeal of its Thunder Stroke stablemate, but delivers a sportier riding experience.

2022 Indian Pursuit Price

The new Pursuit Limited rolls for $29,999 MSRP to start with, and you can add the entire Premium Package for another three grand. The Dark Horse starts at $30,999 with a $33,999 sticker on the Premium version.

As for paint, the Pursuit pair roll in a choice between Black Metallic, Deepwater Metallic, and the two-tone Maroon Metallic over Crimson Metallic. For the Dark Horse version, you can go with Black Smoke, Silver Quartz Smoke, Spirit Blue, or Ruby Metallic over Black Metallic.

2022 Indian Pursuit Competitors

Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited

The first, and perhaps most obvious, is Harley-Davidson with its own top-drawer fixed-fairing tourer in the Road Glide Limited that makes a direct competitor to the Premium Pursuit models in general, and the Dark Horse Premium specifically with a $28,299 starting price.

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager

Representing the Asian market is Kawasaki's Vulcan 1700 Voyager that delivers almost the same level of touring prowess with a much more attractive base price of $18,299 to put the pressure on America's oldest motorcycle maker.

BMW K 1600 Grand America

Straight outta' Bavaria, BMW fields its own sportier version of the classic U.S. tourbike build in the K 1600 Grand America, though it hits many of the same design points to include baggage, fixed fairings, and electronic goodies. Beemer even has its own blackout version in the Option 719 Midnight that represents the actual visual starscape that rolls for $30,495 MSRP.

Read our full review of the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited

Read our full review of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager

Read our full review of the BMW K 1600 Grand America.

He Said

“Am I the only one who sees more than just the suggestion of the now-defunct Victory in these models? Maybe in the Ness-like swoop on the gas tank and S-curve in the flyline? Kudos to Indian for turning out a tourbike that's more performance-centric than the prettier engine.”

She Said

My wife and fellow motorcycle writer, Allyn Hinton, says, “Well, you knew this was coming, yeah? Indian put together a nice dresser in the Pursuit stablemates. The Premium packages include the electronic suspension – which you can get as an option on the base models – but the whole package makes for a nice tourer. Attractive options include LED adaptive headlight, upgraded audio system, performance upgardes and a really nice touring bag and rider backrest. I do see the swoopiness my husband mentioned. You had to know Polaris was going to put those old Victory designers to work, didn't you?”

2022 Indian Pursuit Specifications

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