Polaris Industries
A few months ago, Polaris Industries hinted at making Indian motorcycles in Europe. However, the company said it would only build the motorcycles on EU soil in 2019. As a result, Polaris’ prices would be higher than other American bikes. The company says it will keep the plant open and create 60 jobs despite this.
Its new models include the Indian Chieftain Limited and the Indian Chieftain Elite. Each comes with different features, including infotainment systems and navigation systems. Moreover, the new models have a lot of chrome and fancy graphics.
Osceola, Wisconsin
The Osceola facility houses multiple manufacturing and engineering functions. It was established in 1991 and is considered a Drive Train Center of Excellence. The plant also manufactures engines and is home to the GEM Product Development division. The workers say they take great pride in their work. The workers at the plant even have the chance to see how the bikes are used. The employees of the Osceola facility say they feel “privileged” to be able to build an Indian motorcycle.
The company is expanding its plant in Osceola, Wisconsin, to produce motorcycle engines. The expansion will create 60 new jobs and preserve about 200 current ones. The company also plans to receive $234,000 in tax credits from Wisconsin to help the company keep jobs in the state. This move is a huge turnaround from the May 2010 announcement that the company would cease manufacturing motorcycle engines in the U.S. It is the company’s goal to eliminate all global tariffs in the coming years.
Springfield, Massachusetts
While there are many places to purchase a motorcycle, Indian motorcycles are manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Indian motorcycle manufacturing company has been around since 1892 and is located in Springfield’s Wilbraham Road. The company was founded by E. Paul DuPont, who ceased production of his duPont automobile company to concentrate on Indian.
The first Indian motorcycles were manufactured at the Hendee Manufacturing Company in Springfield, Massachusetts. This company produced motorcycles from 1901 to 1953 and was one of the largest motorcycle manufacturers in the world.
Kings Mountain, North Carolina
Indian motorcycles are based in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. This small town is a friendly place for business and is close to the Great Smoky Mountains. It has a thriving motorcycle industry, and the new plant is a great fit for Indian Motorcycles.
The Kings Mountain assembly plant is 40,000 square feet of steel-sided utility spread across 11 acres. Although not a traditional factory, this plant is still highly automated and modern. Components are sourced from around the world. They include frame parts, forks, fuel injection, and brakes.
Kings Mountain
The Kings Mountain assembly plant is a modern, steel-sided utility complex set on eleven acres. It is not your typical factory, as it uses components from vendors from around the world. For example, Italian suppliers have engines, frames, and forks. Moreover, it has a state-of-the-art paint shop.
In the past few years, Indian Motorcycle has also produced several variants. These include the Bomber and the Dark Horse. The latter is a tribute to the Springfield company’s models, which many people consider to be the reason for its downfall. However, it is unlikely that anyone would confuse an Indian Motorcycle with an original Springfield motorcycle.