Indian Motorcycle

THE WRENCH: SCOUT BOBBER BUILD OFF


Indian Motorcycle Spotlights Unknown Builders

Bike Build Off to Supply Three Non-Professional Customizers with 2018 Scout Bobber & $10,000 Build Budget


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                                                                                                                                       MINNEAPOLIS (March 5, 2018) – There was a time when building custom motorcycles came with zero promise of fame or fortune. Instead, it was purely about the love of chopping, welding and grinding on sheet metal. Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company founded in 1901, today announced The Wrench: Scout Bobber Build Off competition. A custom motorcycle competition unlike any other, The Wrench celebrates those who find their sense of identity, purpose and glory, spending painstaking hours wrenching on garage builds.

 

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Indian Motorcycle, along with Hot Bike magazine and a panel of expert judges, featuring Roland Sands, Satya Kraus, Jason Paul Michaels and Hot Bike Editor-in-Chief Jordan Mastagni are seeking three of the most-talented motorcycle craftsmen in the country with the vision and talent to transform stock Indian Scout Bobbers into one-off works of custom motorcycle art. The competition is not open to professional builders and contestants cannot make a living customizing motorcycles.  Instead, Indian Motorcycle is looking for everyday wrenchers, home builders and amateur customizers who tinker in the garage for the passion, not the pay. Motorcycle industry professionals, such as a mechanic or salesperson, are welcomed to submit.

 

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From March 15-30, amateur builders can submit to be one of three chosen participates. From April 3-13, the top submissions will be showcased online and available for fan voting.

 

“We wanted to create a program that would celebrate the unsung heroes who spend countless hours wrenching on their bikes. The men and women who don’t do it for recognition or notoriety, but solely for self-expression and the pure art of customizing a motorcycle,” said Reid Wilson, Senior Director – Marketing and Product Planning for Indian Motorcycle. “Last year we saw what professionals could do with the Scout Bobber platform when Kraus Motor, Keino Cycles and RSD unveiled incredible designs at the Brooklyn Invitational. This year, we’re turning the spotlight away from the pros, and shining it on everyday wrenchers.”

 

Indian Motorcycle will arm each amateur builder with a new 2018 stock Indian Scout Bobber and provide a build budget of $10,000. Participants will design and create their own take on the stripped-down, 100 horsepower cruiser. The three custom Scout Bobbers will be unveiled in July, followed by a fan vote. The winner will be announced at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and will receive a $10,000 grand prize along with a feature spread in Hot Bike magazine.

 

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To enter, wrenchers can visit IndianMotorcycle.com and submit 500 words explaining their build plans and why they’re deserving to be one of three participants. Submissions should include a sketch or digital design rendering of their customized Scout Bobber concept, along with descriptions and imagery of previous builds. Those submitting are asked to include any references who can reinforce their talent and justify their skills. Video submissions are also welcomed. 

For more information on Indian Motorcycle, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on FacebookTwitter & Instagram. Follow along or join the conversation by using #TheWrenchIMC.

 

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ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE®

Indian Motorcycle is America’s first motorcycle company. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visitwww.indianmotorcycle.com

Spirit of the "Wrecking Crew"


Indian Motorcycle Honors Flat Track “Wrecking Crew” at EICMA with Scout FTR1200 Custom Unveil 

Scout FTR1200 Custom to go on World Tour to Expand Indian Motorcycle’s Reach to New Audiences


 

[EICMA Show, Milan] Indian Motorcycle today recognized its championship-winning American Flat Track race team, the Wrecking Crew, with a custom-built Scout FTR1200 street bike.

The Scout FTR1200 Custom takes inspiration from the Scout FTR750’s purpose-built flat track race bike that Indian’s “Wrecking Crew” piloted throughout a dominating championship season in the 2017 American Flat Track Series. Built in partnership with Indian’s race team, the one-off custom houses the Scout’s street-legal 1133cc V-Twin engine.

 

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As well as honoring Indian’s race team of Jared Mees, Bryan Smith and Brad Baker, the Scout FTR1200 Custom serves as an exploration of how Indian could expand brand perception around the world, with exciting new offerings that are relevant to a wider-ranging consumer set.

 

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Out of the 18 flat track races that took place in 2017, the Indian Wrecking Crew took 37 of the 54 podium positions available, including six podium sweeps and 14 race wins, bringing Indian the manufacturer’s title and Mees his fifth AMA Grand National Championship.

 

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Not only that, Mees, Smith and Baker swept the 2017 AFT Championship - placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd, respectively.

Mees tallied 10 wins out of 18 races and set a new single-season record of 17 finishes on the podium, while Smith was on the podium nine times, with four wins, three runner-ups and two third-place finishes. Baker tallied 10 podiums, despite being out with an injury and unable to compete in the final two races. He earned five runner-ups and five third-place finishes.

 

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Indian was thrilled to host the Wrecking Crew at the EICMA show in Milan to unveil the Scout FTR1200 Custom. The President of Motorcycles, Steve Menneto, said:

“We built this bike to celebrate the FTR750’s dominant performance in American Flat Track and Indian’s return to racing. To come up with this one-off custom, we worked closely with the Indian Motorcycle Racing team to execute a vision of what a bike could look like if we brought the FTR platform to the street.”
“We’ve built a strong foundation in the Cruiser, Bagger, Tourer (CBT) segment over the past five years and we are excited by the positive feedback on the FTR750 and the opportunities to grow the brand globally in the years to come,” Menneto continued.
 
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Following EICMA, the Scout FTR1200 Custom will go on a world tour and will be exhibited at events throughout 2018 to help the brand to continue to expand its reach.

Indian’s Marketing Director, Reid Wilson, adds: “Indian has a rich racing history of winning and we aim to continue that with the FTR platform and beyond. As was the case with Indian’s original founders, we are using racing to develop, test and showcase the capabilities of our motorcycles. Indian will push boundaries by developing new products that will expand rider perceptions of American motorcycles. We plan to be respectful of Indian’s rich heritage, while expanding the reach of the brand over the long-term horizon.”

Meanwhile Indian’s VP/GM in Europe, Grant Bester, is excited to see the reaction to this custom bike in the European market: “While the US has the American Flat Track series, we too have seen a growth in flat track racing right here in Europe. Numerous Indian Scouts have been modified for flat track racing and the sport is becoming increasingly popular across Europe. This custom build will gain some attention as it goes on world tour and we will be really interested in the consumer feedback.”

 

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Wheels & Waves 2017

Indian Motorcycle

BECOMES OFFICIAL TITLE SPONSOR

 

 

Indian Motorcycle attended Wheels & Waves for the first time last year and this year it is going back as an official partner for the show.

Wheels & Waves is held at various locations near Biarritz and brings together art, action, surfing and motorcycling over five action-packed days from Wednesday 14th June to Sunday 18th June.

There a flat track race, a ride to an art exhibition, a street race called Punks Peak and a weekend ride through the basque country – add in the amazing weather and you have the perfect reason to take a holiday there.

“For us, Wheels & Waves brings together all the elements that are important to Indian Motorcycle and our owners,” says Grant Bester, managing director for the brand in Europe. “Those elements being the flat track racing, the art, the customisation, but most of all the sharing of experiences with like-minded owners and riders. We can’t wait to be there and go ride.”

The show is organised by Jérôme Allé, Julien Azé and Vincent Prat. Vincent says: “This sixth edition of Wheels & Waves is almost here. We spend all year thinking about this event and re-work it to always give surprises to the attendees. For this year, we are proud to host Indian Motorcycle as the main sponsor. Indian will race in the El Rollo flat-track and Punks Peak. We hope to offer an amazing show over the five days.”

On every day at Wheels & Waves there will be:

– A village of tents and stands near Ocean City in Biarritz
– Surfing contests depending on weather conditions
– Skateboarding sessions
– Concerts (Moon Duo, Tom Curren, Elliott Murphy, Rocco Deluca, Ryder the Eagle and more)
– Screening of films and documentaries on motorcycle and surfing

Then the schedule of special events is as follows. Attending these will involve riding back and forth across the border into Spain:

WEDNESDAY El Rollo. Flat track racing at El Rollo held at the www.hipodromoa.com
THURSDAY Art Ride. Everyone rides to the ARTRIDE III art exhibition at Casa Ciriza in Spain
FRIDAY Punks Peak. Held on the GI-3440 mountain road between San Sebastian and the airport.
SATURDAY The Ride. Join a ride out through the Basque country.
SUNDAY Recover. Chill out on the beach or wander around the village near Ocean City.

On the Wednesday, Indian will be racing three of its Scout Sixty Super Hooligans at the El Rollo flat track. These will be ridden by Roland Sands, Dimitri Coste (photographer and Indian brand ambassador) and Nik Heer (from the Young Guns).

On the Friday, the Young Guns (Nik Heer and Fabian Witzig) will be entering their Scout sprint racer in the Punks Peak race (rider to be announced).

On the Saturday, please join Indian Motorcycle for ‘The Ride’.

Registration for the festival is now open on http://www.wheels-and-waves.com/en/registration-ww-2016

Ticket pre-sales are €30 for a 5-day pass and includes:
– access to the village Cité de l’Océan – Biarritz – France
– access to the exhibition Artride III
– visitor access to the Flat Track El Rollo
– visitor access to the Punk’s Peak race

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A Beautiful Beast

Indian Motorcycle's Scout FTR750 is Available for Purchase!

Indian’s Premier 750cc V-Twin Flat Track Race Bike Available for $50,000

 

 

MINNEAPOLIS (February 28, 2017) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced its premier flat track race bike, the Scout FTR750, is available for purchase for $50,000. This is the same bike currently being run by Indian’s new “Wrecking Crew” in the American Flat Track series.

A purpose-built, high-performance 750cc V-Twin engine powers the Scout FTR750. It features a unique, ultra-light steel frame, large centrally located airbox and sleek lightweight carbon fiber body.  Indian’s design and engineering teams approached the bike as the ultimate combination of advanced performance technology and design elements from Indian’s legendary racing models of the past.

“Since its debut, feedback on the Scout FTR750 has been overwhelmingly positive, with unbelievable interest and demand for the bike,” said Gary Gray, Product Director for Indian Motorcycle. “The bike’s availability to all race teams will help further establish Indian Motorcycle’s presence in American flat track racing.”

The Scout FTR750 made its official debut during the 2016 season finale, when AMA flat track racing legend Joe Kopp raced it at the Santa Rosa Mile. For 2017, Indian Motorcycle Racing, backed by Allstate, comprises three of the most successful and decorated flat track riders in the sport, including 2016 Grand National Champion Bryan Smith, 2013 Grand National Champion Brad Baker, and three-time Grand National Champion Jared Mees. All three will be running the Scout FTR750 this season.

For purchasing information on the Scout FTR750 race bike, stop by an Indian Motorcycle dealer. To find the nearest location, visit IndianMotorcycle.com.

 

ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE®

Indian Motorcycle, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII), is America’s first motorcycle company. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.

 
 

SUPER HOOLIGAN CHAMPIONSHIP

INTRODUCING THE RSD SUPER HOOLIGAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

 

 

Roland Sands Designis proud to bring America the “thrills and spills” of Street Bike Flat Track Racing, with the 2017 Super Hooligan National Championship Series (SHNC). We’ve selected the best events in the country to be part of the series, which aims to establish the frightening, yet rewarding craft of piloting street bikes at break-neck speeds around tracks of dirt and concrete. The riders are the stars and comprised of a unique and diverse background of every type of rider, from washed up Champions to plumbers, crusty flat trackers and roadracers as well as everyday Joes, Nine-to-Fivers, Stunt and Motocross riders, and everything in between. It’s a no-holds-barred battle to the stripe on 500 lbs. of fury. With races across the country ranging from specialty bike shows and concerts to pro American Flat Track events and beach-side racing, the diversity promises a unique experience at each event. Indian Motorcycle has generously offered up its crown jewel, the FTR750 Factory Indian Scout GNC-ready race bike as the championship prize. Dunlop Tires, Motul Oils, K&N Filters and Bell Helmets are also involved in a big way, bringing generous contingency checks to the competitors, rewarding heroic rides and top finishers. Watch Out America… this is Super Hooligan!

 

 

2017 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - Street Bike Flat Track Race Schedule


February 12, 2017                     
The One Pro - Salem, OR
 
February 17, 2017                    
Mama Tried’s Flat Out Friday - Milwaukee, WI
 
March 25, 2017                
American Flat Track Atlanta Short Track - Dixie Speedway/Woodstock, GA
 
April 22, 2017                
Hippy Killer Hoedown - Perris, CA
 
June TBD                 
Costa Mesa Speedway Super Hooligan Night - Costa Mesa, CA
 
July 22-23, 2017             
Dirt Quake USA - Castle Rock, WA
 
August 9, 2017  
             
Buffalo Chip TT- Sturgis, SD
 
August TBD             
Wheels and Waves Invitational- Cayucos, CA
 
October 7, 2017                
American Flat Track Finals - Perris Auto Speedway/Perris, CA
 
October 14-15, 2017       
Bolsa Chica Banzai - Bolsa Chica State Beach, CA
 
*Dates and events are subject to change.
 


CONTINGENCIES & PRIZES


 
Indian Motorcycle

·         One Factory Indian FTR750 professional GNC flat track race bike will be awarded to the Super Hooligan Series Champion at final round.
*Winner must be present at final round
·         Indian Motorcycle title-sponsored events include a $1,000 Winner-Takes-All bonus to winner of Super Hooligan Main Event.

Dunlop Tires
·         $250 (first) / $150 (second) / $100 (third) payouts for Super Hooligan Main Event.
·         $1,000 Winner-Takes-All Super Hooligan Dunlop Dash for Cash event.

Bell Helmets
·         $250 (first) / $150 (second) / $75 (third) payouts per Super Hooligan Main Event.
·         $2,500 bonus to be awarded to Super Hooligan Series Champion at final round.
·         Custom painted helmet trophy for Super Hooligan winner at each round.

K&N Engineering
·         $300 Winner-Takes-All Holeshot Award for Super Hooligan Main Event.

MOTUL
·         $300 Cleanest Hooligan race bike at each race. TBD by SHNC.