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26 | WheelsOfGrace.com | Issue 48 The newly redesigned Indian Chie ain Limited looks as good as it performs. With aggressive styling, modern riding ameni es and throw-you-back power, it's the perfect way to announce your arrival. With an extensive package of premium ameni es, the impressive power of the Thunder Stroke® 111 V-Twin engine and unmatched handling, it's easy to do. Streamlined, Aggressive Style. Loaded With Premium Ameni es. Its extensive list of features includes a 19″ contrast-cut front wheel, full LED ligh ng, a new gunfighter seat and the industry-leading Ride Command ® system with a 100-watt premium audio system. Now with three selectable Ride Modes and Rear Cylinder Deac va on for customizable performance and enhanced comfort. Since its debut in 2013, the Chie ain has consistently won high marks for handling, power and comfort. "As we con nue to evolve the Indian Motorcycle brand, we want to expand our lineup with more aggressive style op ons, while s ll maintaining the availability of our more classic style op ons," said Reid Wilson, Senior Director for Indian Motorcycle. "What's most important to us is developing motorcycles that meet a wide variety of customer style preferences, and Chie ain's new look does just that." At first glance of the redesigned Chie ain, riders will no ce a restyled fairing and saddlebags with sharper lines and harder edges that give the bike a commanding presence and more streamlined look. A trimmed and slimmed fairing, paired with full LED ligh ng and new fork guards, delivers a streamlined front- end package that's indica ve of the bike's impressive performance capabili es. The Chie ain's slammed saddlebags with color-matched fender closeouts also provide a sleek and custom-inspired look. While the new Rogue gunfighter seat gives the bike a sleek, low-slung stance, Chie ain maintains its superior handling and comfort with more than four inches of rear suspension travel. New badging on the tank and saddlebags and the iconic Indian headdress on the front fender complete the package. Indian Chieftain Limited For a more customized ride experience, riders can now choose between three Ride Modes – Tour, Standard or Sport. The thro le map for each Ride Mode was designed with a specific applica on in mind, resul ng in one bike with three dis nct personali es. All Chie ains are also equipped with Rear Cylinder Deac va on for increased rider comfort when the bike is sta onary. Several enhancements have also been made to Indian Motorcycle's stock audio system to significantly improve sound quality. First, the tweeters have been separated from the mid-range speakers to op mize sound output and clarity. Second, a dynamic equalizer that's fully customizable now adjusts specific frequencies at different vehicle speeds to provide peak system performance at all mes. As speed increases, the equalizer automa cally adjusts each frequency to the op mal level to compensate for road, wind and engine noise (and that is what I'm talking about!) The result is crystal-clear, 100-wa s of premium audio at all speeds. In summary, the Chie ain lineup packs a host of new features, including: • Restyled fairing and saddlebags that reflect Chie ain's performance capabili es • Rogue gunfighter seat that enhances the bike's sleek profile • Front, rear turn signals and full LED ligh ng • Ride-enhancing technology that provides a customizable ride experience with three Ride Modes and Rear Cylinder Deac va on for improved rider comfort • Enhanced stock, 100-wa premium audio system for crystal-clear sound at all speeds Indian Motorcycle also introduced its loudest audio system to date. With PowerBand™ Audio, riders can choose from audio configura ons that are up to 50 percent louder than stock audio. The system is engineered with an integrated amp on speaker and does not require addi onal amps. The premium audio package is fully integrated IndianMotorcycle.com Redesign 26 | WheelsOfGrace.com | Issue 48

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