Indian Challenger to be launched in India by year-end
Indian Motorcycle will introduce the BS6-ready Challenger in India by the end of 2020. The cruiser will be brought to our shores as a completely-built unit. The Polaris-owned company also aims to launch several other BS6-compliant models alongside the Challenger. Notably, the company has struggled to offer a BS6 portfolio in the country due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Recalling the Indian Challenger
The Indian Challenger was launched globally in October 2019. The tourer sports a semi-faired design with low-slung seats and hard-case panniers. It also features LED headlamps with DRLs, electrically adjustable windshield, cruise control, a 7.0-inch touchscreen display, and a Bluetooth-enabled 1,000W music system. It offers a fuel tank of 22.7-liter with a kerb weight of 377kg and a ground clearance of 137.3mm.
The Indian Challenger features a new 'Power Plus' engine
The Indian Challenger is powered by a newly-developed V-Twin engine known as the 'Power Plus'. The 1,769cc motor is capable of churning out 122hp of power and a peak torque of 173.5Nm. For transmission duties, it comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
The tourer offers dual-channel ABS
The Indian Challenger is equipped with disc brakes on the front as well as on the rear wheels along with dual-channel ABS for improved handling and braking efficiency. The suspension duties on the motorcycle are handled by inverted telescopic forks on the front and a single adjustable shocker at the rear.
Finally, what about pricing?
In the international market, the Indian Challenger is available in three variants: Standard, Dark Horse, and Limited. We expect all three variants to be offered in the Indian market. As far as pricing is concerned, the range is likely to begin at Rs. 21 lakh.
