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WheelsOfGrace.com | Volume 10 Issue 1 | 45 Indian Motorcycle, America's first motorcycle company founded in 1901, announced in March its new ultra- premium Bagger, the 2018 Chie ain Elite. This Limited- Edi on Bagger pairs custom-inspired paint that's completed by hand with top-of-the-line ameni es for the rider who demands the best of the best. Indian Motorcycle me culously thought through the design to ensure every line, texture and material complemented the contours of this aggressive pla orm. The focal point of this Bagger is the stunning, specialty paint featuring high- flake Black Hills Silver. As the name suggests, this paint was inspired by the silver mines in the Black Hills of South Dakota, which is near Indian Motorcycle's custom paint facility in Spearfish, SD. A team of Indian Motorcycle experts masked the bodywork, lay the graphics, and hand-spray each Chie ain Elite. Each bike takes nearly 25 hours due to the me-intensive, painstaking processes that are completed by hand. Incredibly, no two bikes will look the same due to the level of human touch involved. There's no ques on that this bold, one-of-a-kind bike will stand out in any crowd. "Whether cruising around the city or touring the country back roads, the 2018 Chie ain Elite delivers on its promise of being the best Bagger that money can buy," said Reid Wilson, Senior Director – Marke ng and Product Planning for Indian Motorcycle. "This bike was born to turn heads Indian® Chieftan® Elite By Leah Misch Limited Edition Black Hills Silver paint on the new and provide an unmatched riding experience with all of the premium ameni es included." The 2018 Chie ain Elite has a commanding stance that's punctuated by its 19-inch, 10-spoke, contrast-cut front wheel and marbled graphics package. It's equipped with premium features, including a 200-Wa premium audio system, Pathfinder LED headlight and driving lights, a push-bu on power flare windshield, billet aluminum Select Driver and Passenger Floorboards, and genuine leather seats. New for this year's Chie ain Elite are pinnacle mirrors and updated, smaller hand controls for improved ergonomics. By Leah Misch