2025 Indian Challenger Elite Review

2025 Indian Challenger Elite
At the heart of the Indian Challenger Elite is the liquid-cooled, 108 cu-in PowerPlus engine. The best-in-class 122 hp and 128 ft-lbs of torque delivers incredible V-twin performance with unmatched passing power.
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With only 325 available across the globe, the Indian Challenger Elite is highly exclusive.

 

 

 

2025 Indian Challenger Elite Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

ENGINE
108 CU-IN
POWER
122 HP
WEIGHT
804 LBS
TORQUE
128 FT-LBS
SEAT HEIGHT
26.5 in

 

 

 

 

2025 Indian Challenger Elite Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

TRULY EXCLUSIVE. TRULY ELITE.
With only 325 available across the globe, the Indian Challenger Elite is highly exclusive.

CUSTOM-INSPIRED STYLING
Black Candy and Charcoal Candy paint, a 10-spoke precision cut front wheel, and color-matched Elite badging give the Challenger Elite an eye catching design.

POWERED BY THE POWERPLUS 108
At the heart of the Indian Challenger Elite is the liquid-cooled, 108 cu-in PowerPlus engine. The best-in-class 122 hp and 128 ft-lbs of torque delivers incredible V-twin performance with unmatched passing power.

UNSURPASSED HANDLING
Electronically adjustable rear suspension preload lets you optimize the suspension settings. Plus, Smart Lean Technology uses Bosch® Inertial Measurement Unit to tune traction control, ABS, and torque for even more control.

BRIGHTER, BOLDER LIGHTING
The Pathfinder Adaptive LED headlight combined with the Pathfinder S LED Driving Lights provides improved visibility and more eye-catching style, even at night.

TINTED FLARE™ WINDSHIELD
With the push of a handlebar-mounted button, the tinted Flare™ Windshield will raise or lower to your preferred position.

BEATS FOR THE STREETS
Go bigger with upgraded PowerBand 6.5-inch speakers that deliver 400-watts of crystal-clear audio while a dynamic equalizer automatically adjusts for road, wind, and engine noise so you never miss a beat.

RIDE & OWNERSHIP ENHANCEMENTS
The 7″ Display powered by RIDE COMMAND elevates your ride with GPS navigation, cruise control, Bluetooth® connectivity and more. Even better, unlock pre-installed RIDE COMMAND+ that offers Bike Locator, Bike Health, Apple CarPlay® and more so you can stay connected and informed.

 

 

 

 

 

2025 Indian Challenger Elite – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: from $38,499 USD
Canada MSRP Price: from $50,149 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £ NA GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Australia MSRP Price: from $ NA AUD

108

Engine & Drivetrain

Bore x Stroke

4.251 in x 3.799 in (108 mm x 96.5 mm)

Compression Ratio

11.0 : 1

Displacement

108 cu-in (1768 cc)

Drive/Driven Clutch

Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist

Electronic Fuel Injection System

Closed loop fuel Injection / 52 mm dual bore

Engine Type

Liquid-Cooled PowerPlus

Exhaust

Split Dual exhaust w/ Resonator

Gear Ratio (1st)

10.169:1

Gear Ratio (2nd)

6.933:1

Gear Ratio (3rd)

5.151:1

Gear Ratio (4th)

4.105:1

Gear Ratio (5th)

3.508:1

Gear Ratio (6th)

3.017:1

Horsepower

122 HP

Peak Torque

128 ft-lbs

Peak Torque RPM

3800 rpm

Transmission/Final Drive

2.379:1

Transmission/Primary Drive

Gear Drive Wet Clutch

Dimensions

Fuel Capacity

6.0 gal (22.7 L)

Ground Clearance

5.4 in (137 mm)

GVWR

1,385 lbs (628 kg)

Lean Angle

31°

Overall Height

56.2 in (1429 mm)

Overall Length

98.5 in (2501 mm)

Overall Width

39 in (990 mm)

Rake/Trail

25° / 5.9 in (150 mm)

Seat Height

26.5 in (673 mm)

Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)

804 lbs (365 kg) / 839 lbs (381 kg)

Wheelbase

65.7 in (1668 mm)

Brakes

Front Brakes

Dual / 320mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Radial Caliper

Rear Brakes

Single / 298mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper

Tires / Wheels

Front Tires

Metzeler® Cruisetec® 130/60B19 66H

Front Wheel

5 Spoke Precision Cut 19 in x 3.5 in

Rear Tires

Metzeler® Cruisetec® 180/60R16 80H

Rear Wheel

Precision Cut 16 in x 5 in

Suspension

Front Fork Tube Diameter

43 mm

Front Suspension

Inverted Telescopic Fork

Front Travel

5.1 in (130 mm)

Rear Suspension

Fox Single Shock w/Electronically Controlled Hyd Adjust/4.5″ (114mm)

Rear Travel

4.5 in (114 mm)

Features

Color / Graphics

Charcoal Candy / Black Candy

Factory Warranty

2 Years, Unlimited Miles

Gauges

Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer with fuel gauge, range, odometer and current gear. 15 LED telltale indicators; cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation.

Infotainment

A 7″ Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND with Turn-by-Turn GPS Navigation, Customizable Gauge Screens, Bluetooth® Connectivity and More; Factory-Installed RIDE COMMAND+ Modem for One-Year FREE with Live Weather and Traffic Overlay, Bike Health, Bike Locator, Intuitive Destination Search, Apple CarPlay® and More

Lights

LED lighting including Adaptive LED Headlamp, Pathfinder S Driving Lights

Standard Equipment

Smart Lean Technology; Electronically Adjustable Rear Suspension Preload; Highway Bars; Pathfinder S Driving Lights; Select Floorboards; Push Button Adjustable Flare Windshield; Low-rise Handlebars; Backlit Switch Cubes; Selectable Ride Modes; Rear Cylinder Deactivation; Cruise Control; Tire Pressure Monitoring; Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags; 18.6 gallons of Storage; Adjustable Passenger Floorboards; 5-Spoke Front Wheel; Brembo brakes; ABS; Keyless Ignition; Chassis Mounted Fairing; Adjustable Fairing Air Flow Vents; Heated Grips; 400 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Bluetooth®, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input, and Weatherband; 12V Charging Port

 

 

 

 

 

2025 Indian Challenger Elite – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details

108

Engine & Drivetrain

Bore x Stroke

4.251 in x 3.799 in (108 mm x 96.5 mm)

Compression Ratio

11.0 : 1

Displacement

108 cu-in (1768 cc)

Drive/Driven Clutch

Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist

Electronic Fuel Injection System

Closed loop fuel Injection / 52 mm dual bore

Engine Type

Liquid-Cooled PowerPlus

Exhaust

Split Dual exhaust w/ Resonator

Gear Ratio (1st)

10.169:1

Gear Ratio (2nd)

6.933:1

Gear Ratio (3rd)

5.151:1

Gear Ratio (4th)

4.105:1

Gear Ratio (5th)

3.508:1

Gear Ratio (6th)

3.017:1

Horsepower

122 HP

Peak Torque

128 ft-lbs

Peak Torque RPM

3800 rpm

Transmission/Final Drive

2.379:1

Transmission/Primary Drive

Gear Drive Wet Clutch

Dimensions

Fuel Capacity

6.0 gal (22.7 L)

Ground Clearance

5.4 in (137 mm)

GVWR

1,385 lbs (628 kg)

Lean Angle

31°

Overall Height

56.2 in (1429 mm)

Overall Length

98.5 in (2501 mm)

Overall Width

39 in (990 mm)

Rake/Trail

25° / 5.9 in (150 mm)

Seat Height (Laden)

26.5 in (673 mm)

Weight (As Shipped / Running Order)

804 lbs (365 kg) / 839 lbs (381 kg)

Wheelbase

65.7 in (1668 mm)

Brakes

Front Brakes

Dual / 320mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Radial Caliper

Rear Brakes

Single / 298mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper

Tires / Wheels

Front Tires

Metzeler® Cruisetec® 130/60B19 66H

Front Wheel

5 Spoke Precision Cut 19 in x 3.5 in

Rear Tires

Metzeler® Cruisetec® 180/60R16 80H

Rear Wheel

Precision Cut 16 in x 5 in

Suspension

Front Fork Tube Diameter

43 mm

Front Suspension

Inverted Telescopic Fork

Front Travel

5.1 in (130 mm)

Rear Suspension

Fox Single Shock w/Electronically Controlled Hyd Adjust/4.5″ (114mm)

Rear Travel

4.5 in (114 mm)

Features

Color / Graphics

Charcoal Candy / Black Candy

Factory Warranty

2 Years, Unlimited Miles

Gauges

Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer with fuel gauge, range, odometer and current gear. 15 LED telltale indicators; cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation.

Infotainment

A 7″ Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND with Turn-by-Turn GPS Navigation, Customizable Gauge Screens, Bluetooth® Connectivity and More; Factory-Installed RIDE COMMAND+ Modem for One-Year FREE with Live Weather and Traffic Overlay, Bike Health, Bike Locator, Intuitive Destination Search, Apple CarPlay® and More

Lights

LED lighting including Adaptive LED Headlamp, Pathfinder S Driving Lights

Standard Equipment

Smart Lean Technology; Electronically Adjustable Rear Suspension Preload; Highway Bars; Pathfinder S Driving Lights; Select Floorboards; Push Button Adjustable Flare Windshield; Low-rise Handlebars; Backlit Switch Cubes; Selectable Ride Modes; Rear Cylinder Deactivation; Cruise Control; Tire Pressure Monitoring; Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags; 18.6 gallons of Storage; Adjustable Passenger Floorboards; 5-Spoke Front Wheel; Brembo brakes; ABS; Keyless Ignition; Chassis Mounted Fairing; Adjustable Fairing Air Flow Vents; Heated Grips; 400 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Bluetooth®, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input, and Weatherband; 12V Charging Port

 

 

 

 

 

2025 Indian Challenger Elite – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details

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