Comments on: More Information on the Future of the Indian Brand Under Polaris (Bike Reports) (News) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/more-information-on-the-future-of-the-indian-brand-under-polaris/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Fri, 24 May 2013 11:24:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: INDIAN DAVE http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/more-information-on-the-future-of-the-indian-brand-under-polaris/comment-page-1/#comment-27446 INDIAN DAVE Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:07:06 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16818#comment-27446 LIKE I TOLD THE LAST 2 OWNERS....KEEP THE PRICE A LITTLE LOWER THAN HARLEY...AND MAKE THEM OLD SCHOOL.....ONLY THEN WILL THE COMPANY STAY UP AND RUNNING... THE 2001 INDIANS WERE THE COOLEST! INDIAN DAVE LIKE I TOLD THE LAST 2 OWNERS….KEEP THE PRICE A LITTLE LOWER THAN HARLEY…AND MAKE THEM OLD SCHOOL…..ONLY THEN WILL THE COMPANY STAY UP AND RUNNING… THE 2001 INDIANS WERE THE COOLEST! INDIAN DAVE

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]]> By: Steve http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/more-information-on-the-future-of-the-indian-brand-under-polaris/comment-page-1/#comment-26945 Steve Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:16:34 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16818#comment-26945 that bike was a joke. I was on my 2000 Indian Chief when I pulled up to one of them all dressed up with parts from Indian..... that's like buying a Checy Tahoe & putting Ford Expedition badges on it... that bike was a joke. I was on my 2000 Indian Chief when I pulled up to one of them all dressed up with parts from Indian….. that’s like buying a Checy Tahoe & putting Ford Expedition badges on it…

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]]> By: Steve http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/more-information-on-the-future-of-the-indian-brand-under-polaris/comment-page-1/#comment-26944 Steve Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:12:00 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16818#comment-26944 X1000!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Eller/Rousch + James Parker design was a freakin work of art! X1000!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Eller/Rousch + James Parker design was a freakin work of art!

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]]> By: kirk66 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/more-information-on-the-future-of-the-indian-brand-under-polaris/comment-page-1/#comment-26776 kirk66 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:03:29 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16818#comment-26776 I believe the smartest move that Polaris could do is buy the Eller/Rousch designed motor. For those unfamiliar: Eller was the guy that built a prototype using a Rousch assembled and co-designed motor and then lost the court battle to the Canadians (who owned the merchandise rights to Indian) that eventually bought CMC in Gilroy. If you search the web you can still find his original prototype. Stunning replica of the original with Rousch sourced mechanicals. Polaris could use that motor- fuel inject it, put modern exhaust and produce a bike that is faithful to the heritage. But with modern reliability. If they stay true to their marketing model, Polaris could easily produce and sell about 2000-3000 units a year in about 4 to 5 years. I believe the smartest move that Polaris could do is buy the Eller/Rousch designed motor. For those unfamiliar: Eller was the guy that built a prototype using a Rousch assembled and co-designed motor and then lost the court battle to the Canadians (who owned the merchandise rights to Indian) that eventually bought CMC in Gilroy. If you search the web you can still find his original prototype. Stunning replica of the original with Rousch sourced mechanicals. Polaris could use that motor- fuel inject it, put modern exhaust and produce a bike that is faithful to the heritage. But with modern reliability. If they stay true to their marketing model, Polaris could easily produce and sell about 2000-3000 units a year in about 4 to 5 years.

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]]> By: BO_KNOWS http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/more-information-on-the-future-of-the-indian-brand-under-polaris/comment-page-1/#comment-26729 BO_KNOWS Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:30:12 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16818#comment-26729 Well put... Well put…

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]]> By: BO_KNOWS http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/more-information-on-the-future-of-the-indian-brand-under-polaris/comment-page-1/#comment-26728 BO_KNOWS Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:27:29 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16818#comment-26728 That's 52 more years of success than Victory, IMHO...just sayin'... That’s 52 more years of success than Victory, IMHO…just sayin’…

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]]> By: Matt http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/more-information-on-the-future-of-the-indian-brand-under-polaris/comment-page-1/#comment-26703 Matt Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:18:27 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16818#comment-26703 Montana I think you just described the Royal Star Tour Deluxe. It was discontinued a few years back. Montana I think you just described the Royal Star Tour Deluxe. It was discontinued a few years back.

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]]> By: Foogunheimer http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/more-information-on-the-future-of-the-indian-brand-under-polaris/comment-page-1/#comment-26702 Foogunheimer Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:16:15 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16818#comment-26702 +1 +1

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]]> By: Montana http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/more-information-on-the-future-of-the-indian-brand-under-polaris/comment-page-1/#comment-26689 Montana Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:20:09 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16818#comment-26689 Cruisers are "lifestyle accessories" first and motorcycles second. That's why it doesn't much matter how they perform. As a result of all the "hope" in the last few years, few are left with the "change" to purchase lifestyle accessories, so the emerging market is for real motorcycles --- those that perform. Polaris can cater to that market by building a V-4, water-cooled engine that looks like an air-cooled twin and placing it in a frame that competes with the performance of the Gold Wing. Wrap it all in bodywork reminiscent of a vintage Chief, and you have a recipe for success. Cruisers are “lifestyle accessories” first and motorcycles second. That’s why it doesn’t much matter how they perform. As a result of all the “hope” in the last few years, few are left with the “change” to purchase lifestyle accessories, so the emerging market is for real motorcycles — those that perform.
Polaris can cater to that market by building a V-4, water-cooled engine that looks like an air-cooled twin and placing it in a frame that competes with the performance of the Gold Wing. Wrap it all in bodywork reminiscent of a vintage Chief, and you have a recipe for success.

]]> By: Matt http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/08/more-information-on-the-future-of-the-indian-brand-under-polaris/comment-page-1/#comment-26662 Matt Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:13:04 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16818#comment-26662 The market follows demand. If a small start up like Motus ends up turning a sizable profit rest assured they're will be more bikes like it out in the market. Buell in my opinion was a good idea but was always facing an uphill battle being affiliated with Harley. HD riders wanted little to do with a performance bike (reception of the V-Rod is another good example of this) and sport bike riders wanted little to do with HD. I'm hoping Victory explores Indian's racing roots and expands into the sport market as well but only time will tell. The market follows demand. If a small start up like Motus ends up turning a sizable profit rest assured they’re will be more bikes like it out in the market. Buell in my opinion was a good idea but was always facing an uphill battle being affiliated with Harley. HD riders wanted little to do with a performance bike (reception of the V-Rod is another good example of this) and sport bike riders wanted little to do with HD. I’m hoping Victory explores Indian’s racing roots and expands into the sport market as well but only time will tell.

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