Indian has been hitting a lot of home runs lately and for 2020, the original American motorcycle company unveiled three new models and an updated Ride Command infotainment system that will help keep their bikes on the cutting edge of the cruiser market.
At the heart of the new lineup is the new air-cooled Thunder Stroke 116 engine that utilizes new high-flow heads, which help it produce a claimed 126 pound-feet of torque. This 116ci engine will be standard on the Springfield Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain Elite, Roadmaster and Roadmaster Dark Horse.
On the technological side of things, Indian is also releasing a redesigned version of the Ride Command infotainment system The glove-compatible 7-inch screen now offers traffic and weather overlays to help improve the riding experience while retaining the industry-standard GPS-style predictive destination, search, route planning overlays, and access to the selectable ride modes on corresponding models.
“These new features and upgrades are a result of our consistent communication with riders, listening to their feedback, and incorporating it into our ongoing product development efforts,” said Reid Wilson, vice president for Indian Motorcycle. “Today’s rider wants more power and expects cutting-edge technology. That’s exactly what we’re delivering in 2020.”
The new 2020 Roadmaster Dark Horse infuses a bit of attitude into Indian’s premium touring model. In addition to the standard touring trunk, protective lower fairing, heated grips, adjustable passenger floorboards, tire pressure monitoring, full LED lighting, and adjustable power windscreen, the 2020 Roadmaster Dark Horse also features low-slung remote locking saddlebags, a stylish streamlined front fairing, 19-inch front wheel, the rogue gunfighter seat, blacked-out engine, and your choice of three matte paint color schemes.
Color options for the 2020 Roadmaster Dark Horse include Thunder Black Smoke, White Smoke, and Ruby Smoke. MSRP will start at $28,999 and will go up from there, depending on the options and accessories you choose to tailor the bike to suit your personal taste.
Completely redesigned and updated for 2020, the Indian Springfield Dark Horse now boasts styling and performance updates inspired by the wildly popular 2019 Jack Daniel’s Limited Edition Springfield Dark Horse. It now features slammed saddlebags, 12-inch mini-ape hanger handlebars, rogue seat, blacked-out finish, and the new Thunder Stroke 116 engine in addition to cruise control, ABS, TPMS, ride modes, and remote locking saddlebags. It will be offered in three colors: Thunder Black Smoke, Sagebrush Smoke, and White Smoke. MSRP will start at $22,499.
The remaining 2020 Indian Motorcycle lineup includes the redesigned Chieftain Elite ($34,999) that is now available in two-tone paint and the new Power Band audio system plus the carry over models from last year that include the Chief Dark Horse ($18,499), Chief Vintage ($19,999), Springfield ($20,999), Chieftain ($21,999), Chieftain Classic ($25,499), Chieftain Dark Horse ($27,999), Chieftain Limited ($27,999), and Roadmaster ($29,999). For more information on all of these bikes, visit Indian Motorcycle.
