Rider RSS Indian Motorcycle Unveils Four 125th Anniversary Collection Models and Limited-Edition Apparel

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There are four limited-edition models in Indian’s 125th Anniversary Collection (l to r): Roadmaster, Chief Vintage, Challenger, and Scout Bobber.

To celebrate 125 years since the beginning of Indian Motorcycle, the Indian 125th Anniversary Collection includes four models with exclusive hand-applied paint, special badging, and premium components. A limited-edition apparel collection will also be released, featuring eight pieces and available only at Indian dealerships.

“One hundred and twenty five years is a historic milestone and a true testament to the riders whose passion for the brand kept the spirit of Indian Motorcycle alive and remains our driving force to this day,” said Mike Kennedy, Indian Motorcycle CEO. “As we celebrate our anniversary, this special-edition collection of motorcycles and apparel reflects our pride as an iconic American brand and our unyielding commitment to craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and class-leading performance.”


2026 Indian Scout Bobber 125th Anniversary Edition

The four models to get 125th anniversary treatment are the Chief Vintage, Scout Bobber, Challenger, and Roadmaster. Each one will feature a hand-painted color scheme starting with a base color of Indian Motorcycle Red that is then enhanced with metallic microflakes. The bikes will also feature pinstriping, as well as ghosted details reading “125th Anniversary” and a stitched seat. Each of the limited-edition units will receive a unique serial number. Each model will feature Ride Command+ with a vehicle locator, maintenance reminders, gauge configurations, detailed bike and ride info, and navigation.


2026 Indian Chief Vintage125th Anniversary Edition

The Indian Chief Vintage 125th Anniversary Edition will be limited to 250 units worldwide and will be priced at $24,999 ($5,000 more than base model). It gets polished footboards and a Pathfinder Adaptive LED Headlight. The Chief Vintage is a new model for 2026, built on the Chief platform with distinct elements that pay homage to the historic Chief of the 1940s. Read our full ride review for more details.


2026 Indian Scout Bobber 125th Anniversary Edition

The Indian Scout Bobber 125th Anniversary Edition is limited to 450 units and sells for $17,499 ($4,500 more than base model). The Scout lineup was significantly updated for 2025, and the Bobber is the best-selling Scout, distinguished from the others with a fat front tire, low handlebar, and blacked-out trim, along with cropped fenders. Read our 2025 Indian Scout Lineup review for more details.


2026 Indian Challenger 125th Anniversary Edition

The Indian Challenger 125th Anniversary Edition is limited to 250 units and sells for $41,999 ($13,000 more than base model). This bagger, which is the base for Indian’s King Of The Baggers championship-winning racebike, features a PowerPlus 112 motor, a chassis-mounted fairing, Powerband Audio, and saddlebags. The special-edition version includes polished footboards for rider and passenger, saddlebag accent lights, backlit switchcubes, a Pathfinder Adaptive LED headlight, and a tinted Flare windscreen.


2026 Indian Roadmaster 125th Anniversary Edition

The Indian Roadmaster 125th Anniversary Edition is limited to 100 units and sells for $43,999 ($9,000 more than base model). It features PowerBand Audio, color-matched engine finishes, polished rider and passenger footboards, and a heated and cooled two-up seat. The Roadmaster, which is the trunk-equipped sibling of the Chieftain, was updated for 2025, and more details can be found in our ride review.


Indian 125th Anniversary Collection apparel.

The apparel collection that is released alongside the Indian 125th Anniversary Collection is highlighted by a flannel made in collaboration with Dixxon. The collection also includes a leather jacket (limited to 125 units), a varsity jacket, a crewneck sweatshirt, T-shirts (men’s and women’s), and a hat. Prices range from $12.99 to $399.99.

Visit the Indian Motorcycle website for more information.

Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2026 Motorcycle Buyers Guide

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[Ron]

That has to be the ugliest group of bikes I've ever seen!

 

[Whisperquiet]

Where’s the fifth Indian…..the Indian Extinct?

 

[Longride]

125th Anniversary of what?

 

[the Ferret]

Lets see, Indian started selling motorcycles in 1901 and went out of business in 1953 (52 years) (my dad rode Indians until they went out of business then switched to Harleys)

Polaris successfully obtained rights to the Indian name, produced and successfully sold motorcycles under the Indian name starting in 2011 until present 2026 (15 years)

As a life long motorcycle enthusiast, Polaris claiming 125th anniversary model Indians is disegenuous IMO

 

[the Ferret]

I guess the new Nortons coming out are 128th anniversary models

 

[ST1100TX]

I guess if you've married 4 times for a total of 50 years you could claim you've been married for 50 years.

 

[Chris09]

echo post 4, but I'd take a look at them if I was in the market for something along those lines, good post

 

[Skunkape]

I like the Chief. The Challenger looks like a copy of an ugly Harley. The Roadmaster looks like a copy of an ugly Kawasaki copy of an ugly Harley. Who designs those fairings? I do like the paint and color though.

 

[skidlid1300]

Not a fan of the blacked out rims and color combo...

 

[Uncle Phil]

Lets see, Indian started selling motorcycles in 1901 and went out of business in 1953 (52 years) (my dad rode Indians until they went out of business then switched to Harleys)

Polaris successfully obtained rights to the Indian name, produced and successfully sold motorcycles under the Indian name starting in 2011 until present 2026 (15 years)

As a life long motorcycle enthusiast, Polaris claiming 125th anniversary model Indians is disegenuous IMO

FWIW -
As of February 2026, Indian Motorcycle is owned by Carolwood LP, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. Carolwood acquired a majority stake in the iconic brand from Polaris, Inc., transforming Indian into a standalone, independent company.

 

[the Ferret]

So, yet another new owner... interesting. Sounds a lot like Nortons history doesn't it?

There are mfgs that can claim long histories (which to me includes continuous production under the original parent company or in the same plants/workers/tooling etc) Harley Davidson, Moto Guzzi, Royal Enfield, BMW

If someone today started producing Hildebrand and Wolfmueller motorcycles (first production motorcycle circa 1894) to me, they could not claim a 132-year history or anniversary of making motorcycles.

When you go out of business for over a century (or 1/2 century in Indians case), and someone totally unrelated to the original company buys the rights to the name, and starts producing entirely new motorcycles, IMO they don't get to claim the entirety of the history.

 

[JetRanger]

So, yet another new owner... interesting. Sounds a lot like Nortons history doesn't it?

There are mfgs that can claim long histories (which to me includes continuous production under the original parent company or in the same plants/workers/tooling etc) Harley Davidson, Moto Guzzi, Royal Enfield, BMW

If someone today started producing Hildebrand and Wolfmueller motorcycles (first production motorcycle circa 1894) to me, they could not claim a 132-year history or anniversary of making motorcycles.

When you go out of business for over a century (or 1/2 century in Indians case), and someone totally unrelated to the original company buys the rights to the name, and starts producing entirely new motorcycles, IMO they don't get to claim the entirety of the history.

Just like Bugatti... a division of Volkswagen and no relationship nor heritage to the original other than name.