Cycle News Staff | November 8, 2022
Indian Motorcycle’s lineup of 2023 models have updates to the touchscreen displays, mufflers and braking systems on select models, while others get slipper clutches and new trims. Two highlights for the 2023 line are the new mid-range-trim FTR Sport (pictured below) and a limited-edition Indian Challenger Elite.
Replacing FTR S, the mid-range-trim FTR Sport sits just below the premium FTR R Carbon, but above the FTR and FTR Rally. The FTR Sport comes with a number plate, chin fairing and a seat cowl.
VIDEO | 2023 Indian FTR Sport
The FTR Sport and FTR R Carbon are upgraded with a four-inch round touchscreen display powered by Ride Command navigation system. The FTR R Carbon is decked out with carbon fiber-components, a premium seat, fully adjustable Öhlins gold front forks and a gold piggyback shock.
All four of the 2023 FTR models get a new sport exhaust muffler and an updated front-brake system. Indian Motorcycle also moved the speedometer up for easier viewing and added a new clutch for improved feel and performance. The FTRs have three ride modes (Sport, Standard, Rain), Lean Angle Sensitive Stability Control and ABS.
Indian Motorcycle formed a partnership with Gilles Tooling to launch co-branded accessories for the FTR models, which include adjustable rearsets, bar-end weights, oil caps and radiator caps. Adjustable levers are expected next year. Pricing for the FTR lineup start at $13,499.
FTR
Black Metallic $13,499
Stealth Gray / Orange Burst $13,749
FTR SPORT
Black Metallic $15,749
White Lightning / Indy Red $15,999
FTR R CARBON
Carbon Fiber $17,249
FTR RALLY
Black Smoke $14,499
Also announced is the limited-edition 2023 Indian Challenger Elite with Sapphire Blue Smoke paint and Black Smoke and Titanium Metallic Smoke accents. Last year’s 2022 Challenger Elite was limited to only 200 models, and, for 2023, only 150 will be made available worldwide.
The Challenger Elite (pictured below) comes with three selectable ride modes, electronically adjustable rear suspension preload from Fox, Smart Lean Technology, an adaptive LED headlight, LED driving lights, an adjustable flare windscreen, Select floorboards, heated grips, 6.5” Powerband Audio with Saddlebag Speakers, and a new Precision Cut five-spoke wheel. MSRP for the 2023 Indian Challenger Elite is listed at $35,999.
VIDEO | 2023 Indian Challenger Elite
Additional Updates for 2023 Indian Motorcycle Models:
- Indian Motorcycle has introduced an array of new paint colors across the line.
- All Thunderstroke and PowerPlus models receive a new slipper clutch.
- Indian Springfield, Chieftain, Indian Challenger, Roadmaster and Indian Pursuit models get a redesigned LED headlight.
- PowerPlus and heavyweight Thunderstroke models now integrated buttons on the heated/cooled seats and include haptics, allowing riders to feel the button’s responsive when wearing gloves.
- Indian Pursuit with the Premium Package trim now offer Lower Fairing Storage compartments as standard.
- Models with the four-inch round touchscreen display can now tie their Ride Command account from the Indian Motorcycle app or website to their bike, allowing app and web-accessible features like vehicle health, vehicle locator and ride tracking.
Here are some photos—along with the available colorways and listed MSRP—of some of the models in Indian Motorcycle’s extensive lineup for 2023.
CHIEF
Black Metallic $14,499
Silver Quartz Smoke $15,499
Black Metallic (ABS) $15,899
Silver Quartz Smoke (ABS) $16,399
Maroon Metallic Smoke (ABS) $16,399
SUPER CHIEF
Black Metallic $18,999
Black Metallic (ABS) $19,899
SUPER CHIEF LIMITED
Black Metallic $21,499
Silver Quartz Metallic $21,999
Stryker Red Metallic $21,999
Black Azure Crystal $22,499
CHIEF BOBBER
Black Metallic $16,499
Stryker Red Metallic $16,999
Black Metallic (ABS) $17,399
Stryker Red Metallic (ABS) $17,899
CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE
Black Smoke $19,499
Titanium Smoke $19,999
Silver Quartz Smoke $19,999
Copper Smoke $20,499
CHIEF DARK HORSE
Black Smoke $17,499
Sagebrush Smoke $17,999
Quartz Gray $17,999
Storm Blue $18,499
CHIEFTAIN
Black Metallic $22,499
CHIEFTAIN LIMITED
Black Metallic $28,749
Spirit Blue Metallic $28,749
Silver Quartz Metallic $27,999
CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE
Black Smoke $28,499
Ruby Smoke $29,249
Quartz Gray $29,249
Sagebrush Smoke $29,249
Spirit Blue Smoke $30,249
Stealth Gray Azure Crystal $30,249
Copper Smoke $30,249
CHALLENGER
Black Metallic $24,499
Titanium Smoke $25,249
CHALLENGER LIMITED
Black Metallic $27,999
Maroon Metallic $28,749
Spirit Blue Metallic over Black Metallic $29,499
CHALLENGER DARK HORSE
Black Smoke $28,999
Titanium Smoke $29,749
Indy Red over Black Metallic $30,499
Sagebrush Smoke $30,799
Riot Orange Smoke $30,799
Storm Blue over Black Metallic $31,499
SPRINGFIELD
Spirit Blue Metallic over Silver Quartz Metallic $22,499
Silver Quartz Metallic over Bronze Pearl Metallic $22,499
SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE
Black Smoke $23,499
Quartz Gray $23,999
PURSUIT DARK HORSE
Black Smoke $30,999
Stealth Gray $31,749
Silver Quartz Smoke $31,749
Stryker Red Metallic over Black Metallic $32,499
PURSUIT DARK HORSE WITH PREMIUM PACKAGE TRIM
Black Smoke $33,999
Stealth Gray $34,749
Silver Quartz Smoke $34,749
Stryker Red Metallic over Black Metallic $35,499
Quartz Gray $35,749
Pearl White over Black Metallic $36,499
PURSUIT LIMITED
Black Metallic $29,999
Spirit Blue Metallic $30,749
Maroon Metallic over Crimson Metallic $31,499
PURSUIT LIMITED WITH PREMIUM PACKAGE TRIM
Black Metallic $32,999
Spirit Blue Metallic $33,749
Maroon Metallic over Crimson Metallic $34,499
Copper Metallic $35,499
ROADMASTER
Black Metallic $30,499
Silver Quartz Metallic over Bronze Pearl Metallic $31,999D
ROADMASTER LIMITED
Stryker Red Metallic $30,749
Black Azure Crystal $30,749
ROADMASTER DARK HORSE
Black Smoke $30,999
Bronze Pearl Metallic $31,749
Silver Quartz Smoke $31,749
SCOUT
Black Metallic $13,249
Black Metallic (ABS) $14,149
Silver Quartz Metallic (ABS) $14,649
Maroon Metallic (ABS) $14,649
Spirit Blue Metallic over Black Metallic (ABS) $15,149
Silver Quartz Metallic over Black Metallic (ABS) $15,649
Riot Orange Metallic over Black Metallic (ABS) $15,649
SCOUT BOBBER
Black Metallic $12,249
Black Metallic (ABS) $13,149
Black Smoke (ABS) $13,649
Ruby Smoke (ABS) $13,649
Springfield Blue (ABS) $13,649
Silver Quartz Smoke (ABS) $14,149
Sagebrush Smoke (ABS) $14,149
Stealth Gray Azure Crystal (ABS) $14,649
Copper Smoke (ABS) $14,649
Indy Red (ABS) $14,649
SCOUT BOBBER SIXTY
Black Metallic $10,749
Black Metallic (ABS) $11,649
Black Smoke (ABS) $12,149
Spirit Blue Smoke (ABS) $12,149
Stryker Red Metallic (ABS) $12,149
SCOUT BOBBER TWENTY
Black Metallic $13,249
Black Metallic (ABS) $14,149
Silver Quartz Smoke (ABS) $14,649
Maroon Metallic (ABS) $14,649
SCOUT ROGUE
Black Metallic $12,749
Black Metallic (ABS) $13,649
Black Smoke (ABS) $14,149
Storm Blue (ABS) $14,149
Sagebrush Smoke (ABS) $14,149
Stealth Gray (ABS) $14,649
Black Azure Crystal (ABS) $15,149
Copper Metallic (ABS) $15,149
SCOUT ROGUE SIXTY
Black Metallic $11,249
Black Metallic (ABS) $12,149
Bronze Pearl Metallic (ABS) $12,649
Titanium Metallic Smoke (ABS) $12,649
SCOUT SIXTY
Black Metallic $11,749
Black Metallic (ABS) $12,649
Storm Blue (ABS) $13,149
For more information, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com