TECHNOLOGICALLY SUPERIOR.
2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse:
“The Indian Challenger delivers a new level of performance for riders who understand that the seemingly small details make a huge difference,” said Reid Wilson, Vice President of Indian Motorcycle. “Our mindset was to leave no stone unturned and deliver a bagger that exceeds the standards in categories like power, handling, comfort, and technology.”
It starts with the all-new Indian PowerPlus engine, Indian’s first liquid-cooled large displacement motor (108 cubic-inch, 60-degree V-twin) that packs a best-in-class 122 horsepower and 128 ft-lbs. of torque. The new powertrain also features a six-speed transmission with true overdrive, assist clutch to reduce clutch effort, and hydraulic valve lash adjusters and camshaft chain tensioners for a low maintenance, reliable powerplant. The PowerPlus’ overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder deliver incredible V-twin performance and power. Riders can customize the bike’s throttle mapping by selecting one of three ride modes, including Rain, Standard and Sport – resulting in one motorcycle with three distinct performance personalities. Each ride mode has been engineered with its own distinct traction control setting to align with each mode’s specific throttle mapping.
Starting at $21,999, the Challenger features all the premium touring amenities riders expect from Indian Motorcycle, including electronic cruise control, full LED lighting, a long-haul seat, ABS, keyless ignition, and weatherproof saddlebags with over 18 gallons of storage space. In addition, a modern and aggressively styled chassis-mounted fairing sits over the Challenger’s inverted front suspension. This, combined with the bike’s lightweight cast aluminum frame and hydraulically adjustable FOX® rear shock, delivers unrivaled handling and rock-solid stability.
Race-spec radially-mounted Brembo® brakes provide superior stopping power, and new performance touring Metzeler® Cruistec® tires offer supreme traction. Challenger’s chassis-mounted fairing features an adjustable windscreen with nearly three inches of travel and adjustable air vents – delivering unprecedented rider protection from all elements. With menacing LED running lights, a central headlamp, and a redesigned and modernized Indian Motorcycle headdress adorning its front fender, the Challenger presents an unmistakable profile day and night.
A true state-of-the-art bagger, the Limited and Dark Horse variants of Challenger are equipped with Indian Motorcycle’s intuitive Smart Lean Technology™, keeping riders confidently grounded by utilizing a Bosch IMU to add cornering control to the dynamic traction control and ABS, as well as Drag Torque Control. These models also feature Indian Ride Command, the largest, most-customizable touchscreen infotainment system on two wheels. The Challenger’s seven-inch Ride Command system features weather and traffic overlays, key vehicle information, Bluetooth® and USB mobile pairing, and an all-new quad-core processor for faster response.
For its inaugural year, the Challenger lineup is accompanied by a variety of Indian Motorcycle Authentic Accessories that allow riders to upgrade their ride based on their preferences. With the Indian Challenger Rogue Collection, riders can improve sound and add blacked-out styling with the black stage 1 slip-on muffler and black PowerPlus stage 1 air intake. While a gloss black mid-rise handlebar, a tinted curved windshield and gloss black front highway bars add a premium blacked-out finish.
For an added measure of comfort over longer hauls there’s the Indian Challenger Tour Collection, including a 16-inch windshield, quick release passenger sissy bar, passenger backrest and passenger floorboards, an extended reach seat, rider backrest pad, infinite highway pegs and pinnacle heel shifter. Riders can also upgrade the Indian Challenger’s audio experience with the PowerBand Audio Plus system, which delivers exceptional sound and clarity from high-output fairing and saddlebag speakers that are 50% louder than the Challenger’s stock audio system.
With its modern, aggressive look, and a seemingly unlimited array of performance, comfort and technological features, the Indian Challenger stands alone as the ultimate bagger.
“While we are grounded in our iconic history, we are focused and driven to break new ground and establish a higher standard for riders; and the Challenger is a testament to that,” said Steve Menneto, President of Indian Motorcycle. “The amount of technology and level of detail packed into this bike is incredible, and it’s something we’re extremely proud of.”
2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
STANDARD FEATURES
The Indian Challenger features all the premium touring amenities riders expect from Indian Motorcycle, including:
• Electronic Cruise Control
• Full LED Lighting
• Long-Haul Seat
• ABS
• Keyless Ignition
• Weather-Proof Saddlebags (over 18 gallons of storage)
• Race-Spec Radially-Mounted Brembo® Brakes
• New Performance Touring Metzeler® Cruisetec® Tires
• Adjustable Windscreen with Nearly 3″ of Travel
• Adjustable Air Vents
• Three Ride Modes – Rain, Standard and Sport – adjust the Challenger’s throttle mapping to create one
motorcycle with three distinct performance personalities.
ROGUE COLLECTION
You already have the motorcycle that will turn heads. You value craftsmanship with a premium finish. Let Indian Motorcycle Authentic Accessories bring your Indian Challenger to the next level by adding items from our Rogue Collection. Featuring premium matte and gloss black finishes with style and sound that will make your spot at the head of the pack uncompromised.
TOUR COLLECTION
When it comes to riding your Indian Challenger, you expect to go far. You’ll reach state lines with ease and in comfort. You’ll stop for less and enjoy the ride more. Let Indian Motorcycle Authentic Accessories get you where you want to be by choosing items from the Tour Collection. This collection features accessories you and your passenger will want to make the ultimate motorcycle trip in comfort and technology.
2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE PUSHES AMERICAN V-TWINS FORWARD WITH ALL-NEW 2020 CHALLENGER
The bar for American motorcycles has officially been elevated. Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, has dramatically redefined the American bagger with its introduction of the 2020 Indian Challenger – a striking combination of American muscle, next-level technology, and premium comfort to deliver a truly unmatched riding experience.
Designed for the most knowledgeable and discerning riders, Indian Motorcycle designers stopped at nothing to ensure that the Challenger out-classed its competition and delivered the highest performing, fully loaded bagger on the market.
“The Indian Challenger delivers a new level of performance for riders who understand that the seemingly small details make a huge difference,” said Reid Wilson, Vice President of Indian Motorcycle. “Our mindset was to leave no stone unturned and deliver a bagger that exceeds the standards in categories like power, handling, comfort, and technology.”
POWERTRAIN
It starts with the all-new Indian PowerPlus engine, Indian’s first liquid-cooled large displacement motor (108 cubic-inch, 60-degree V-twin) that packs a best-in-class 122 horsepower and 128
ft-lbs. of torque. The new powertrain also features a six-speed transmission with true overdrive, assist clutch to reduce clutch effort, and hydraulic valve lash adjusters and camshaft chain tensioners for a low maintenance, reliable powerplant. The PowerPlus’s overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder deliver incredible V-twin performance and power.
STYLING
With menacing LED running lights, a central headlamp, and a redesigned and modernized Indian Motorcycle headdress adorning its front fender, the Challenger presents an unmistakable profile day and night.
HANDLING
A modern and aggressively styled chassis-mounted fairing sits over the Challenger’s inverted front suspension. This, combined with the bike’s lightweight cast aluminum frame and hydraulically adjustable FOX® rear shock, delivers unrivaled handling and rock-solid stability.
RIDE COMMAND
The largest, most-customizable touchscreen infotainment system on two wheels, the Challenger’s seven-inch Ride Command system, with glove-touch technology, comes with two- years of renewable connected services that feature weather and traffic overlays, turn-by-turn navigation, key vehicle information, Bluetooth® and USB mobile pairing, and an all-new quad- core processor for faster response.
SMART LEAN TECHNOLOGY™
A true state-of-the-art bagger, the Limited and Dark Horse variants of Challenger are equipped with Indian Motorcycle’s intuitive Smart Lean Technology, keeping riders confidently grounded by utilizing a Bosch IMU to add cornering control to the dynamic traction control and ABS, as well as Drag Torque Control.
BLACK ON BLACK ON BLACK
The Challenger Dark Horse has unbridled power and a style that never bows down. Premium features, and an aggressive, blacked-out silhouette, make sure it turns heads wherever roams.
FREE REIN TO DOMINATE
The all-new PowerPlus liquid-cooled V-twin engine packs 122 horsepower and 128 ft-lbs of torque. Select one of three ride modes for distinct performance personality.
CARVE CORNERS. ALL OF THEM.
Inverted front suspension, lightweight cast-aluminum frame, and hydraulically adjustable Fox® rear shock deliver curve-hugging handling and unyielding stability.
SUPREME TRACTION. SUPERIOR STOPPING POWER.
Race-spec, radially-mounted Brembo® brakes provide superior stopping power, and performance touring Metzeler® Cruisetec® tires offer supreme traction.
CONTROLLED COMFORT. EVERY RIDE. EVERY DAY.
Ride to the beat of your own drum on the all-new Challenger Dark Horse. A wicked bike with comfort and style that makes going further and longer an adventure like never before.
BLACKED OUT. ALL OUT.
Cloaked in black from fender to fender, the Challenger Dark Horse has a commanding presence.
STYLE THAT STANDS ALONE
With its menacing LED running lights, a central headlamp, and a redesigned and modernized Indian Motorcycle headdress enhancing the front fender, the Challenger presents an unmistakable profile day or night.FEATURES FOR GOING THE DISTANCE
Ride in comfort longer with electronic cruise control, full LED lighting, a long-haul seat, ABS, and keyless ignition.
INNOVATION DRESSED IN BLACK
Stacked with advanced technology and features, the Challenger Dark Horse combines modern convenience with distinct blacked-out style and comfort.
LEAN INTO EVERY RIDE
Smart Lean Technology™, keeps you confidently grounded and in command of the road with a 6-axis Bosch IMU, enabling Dynamic traction control, ABS with cornering control, and Drag Torque Control.
MORE BEATS FOR THE STREETS
The high-output, 6.5” speakers deliver 100-watts of crystal-clear audio, while the dynamic equalizer automatically adjusts for road, wind and engine noise so you never miss a beat.
MORE SCREEN. MORE CONTROL.
Ride Command offers a seven-inch screen and connected traffic and weather overlays in addition to intuitive destination search. Other features include key vehicle information, Bluetooth® and USB, and an all-new quad-core processor for unrivaled computing power.
2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $ 27,499 – $28,249 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $33,999 – $34,749 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ See Dealer for Pricing in GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
RIDE COMMAND INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Screen Size: 7 in
Premium Audio System: 100-Watt with AM/FM, Bluetooth® and USB input Connected Services include traffic and weather overlays
GPS Navigation: Turn-by-turn directions, built-in points of interest Customizable Route Builder: Add up to 100 way points
ENGINE: POWERPLUS
Engine Type 60˚ V-twin
Transmission 6-speed/constant mesh/foot shift
Battery 12 volts / 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA
Bore x Stroke 4.252 in x 3.799 in (108 mm x 96.5 mm) Charging System 55 amp max output
Clutch Wet, multi-plate with assist
Compression Ratio 11.0 : 1
Cooling System Water
Displacement 108 cu in / 1768 cc
Exhaust Split dual exhaust with resonator
Final Drive Belt drive, 152 tooth
Fuel Capacity 6 gal (22.7 ltr)
Fuel System Electronic fuel injection, closed loop/52 mm dual bore Oil Capacity 5 qts (4.73 ltr)
Primary Drive Gear drive wet clutch
Torque 128 ft-lbs at 3800 rpm (178 Nm at 3800 rpm)
Horsepower 122 hp
SUSPENSION
Front Suspension Telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in (130 mm) travel Rear Suspension Single shock 4.5 in (114 mm) travel, hydraulic adjustable
CHASSIS
Dry Weight 796 lbs (361 kg)
Ground Clearance 5.4 in (137 mm)
GVWR 1,385 lbs (628 kg)
Length 98.5 in (2501 mm)
Rake/Trail 25° / 5.9 in (150 mm)
Seat Height 26.5 in (672 mm)
Wheelbase 65.7 in (1668 mm)
BRAKES
Brake System Type Individual front and rear control with ABS
Front Braking System Dual 320 mm floating rotor with 4-piston calipers Rear Braking System Single 298 mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
WHEELS & TIRES
Front Tire Metzeler® Cruisetec®, 130/60B19 66H
Front Wheel Cast 19″ x 3.5″ with tire pressure monitoring
Rear Tire Metzeler® Cruisetec®, 180/60R16 80H
Rear Wheel Cast 16″ x 5.0″ with tire pressure monitoring
COLORS & MSRP*
Thunder Black Smoke $27,499 USD / $33,999 CAD
Sandstone Smoke $28,249 USD / $34,749 CAD
White Smoke $28,249 USD / $34,749 CAD
*Does not include California emissions. Price subject to change.
2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
RIDE COMMAND INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Screen Size: 7 in
Premium Audio System: 100-Watt with AM/FM, Bluetooth® and USB input Connected Services include traffic and weather overlays
GPS Navigation: Turn-by-turn directions, built-in points of interest Customizable Route Builder: Add up to 100 way points
ENGINE: POWERPLUS
Engine Type 60˚ V-twin
Transmission 6-speed/constant mesh/foot shift
Battery 12 volts / 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA
Bore x Stroke 4.252 in x 3.799 in (108 mm x 96.5 mm) Charging System 55 amp max output
Clutch Wet, multi-plate with assist
Compression Ratio 11.0 : 1
Cooling System Water
Displacement 108 cu in / 1768 cc
Exhaust Split dual exhaust with resonator
Final Drive Belt drive, 152 tooth
Fuel Capacity 6 gal (22.7 ltr)
Fuel System Electronic fuel injection, closed loop/52 mm dual bore Oil Capacity 5 qts (4.73 ltr)
Primary Drive Gear drive wet clutch
Torque 128 ft-lbs at 3800 rpm (178 Nm at 3800 rpm)
Horsepower 122 hp
SUSPENSION
Front Suspension Telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in (130 mm) travel Rear Suspension Single shock 4.5 in (114 mm) travel, hydraulic adjustable
CHASSIS
Dry Weight 796 lbs (361 kg)
Ground Clearance 5.4 in (137 mm)
GVWR 1,385 lbs (628 kg)
Length 98.5 in (2501 mm)
Rake/Trail 25° / 5.9 in (150 mm)
Seat Height 26.5 in (672 mm)
Wheelbase 65.7 in (1668 mm)
BRAKES
Brake System Type Individual front and rear control with ABS
Front Braking System Dual 320 mm floating rotor with 4-piston calipers Rear Braking System Single 298 mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
WHEELS & TIRES
Front Tire Metzeler® Cruisetec®, 130/60B19 66H
Front Wheel Cast 19″ x 3.5″ with tire pressure monitoring
Rear Tire Metzeler® Cruisetec®, 180/60R16 80H
Rear Wheel Cast 16″ x 5.0″ with tire pressure monitoring
COLORS & MSRP*
Thunder Black Smoke $27,499 USD / $33,999 CAD
Sandstone Smoke $28,249 USD / $34,749 CAD
White Smoke $28,249 USD / $34,749 CAD
*Does not include California emissions. Price subject to change.
Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).
