FORGED
FORGED celebrates the industry's top custom builders as they transform factory-built motorcycles into one-of-a-kind machines.
Forged 2025: Powerplus
In the 2025 FORGED PowerPlus series, world-class custom motorcycle builders transform factory Indian Chieftain PowerPlus bikes into one-of-a-kind machines. With distinctive style and performance already built in, these custom builds take the PowerPlus platform to new heights, proving that in the world of baggers, there’s always room for more.
Meet the Chieftain PowerPlus Builders
Learn more about the hand-picked builders taking the PowerPlus platform to the next level.
Kyle Bertsch, the visionary behind Forever Rad, brings a unique perspective to custom motorcycles by blending modern design with the timeless spirit of American V-twin culture. For his latest build, Kyle reimagines the Indian Motorcycle PowerPlus platform, crafting a one-off custom that reflects his passion for skateboard culture, bringing a bold, energetic approach to the PowerPlus platform.
Led by Satya Kraus, Kraus Motor Co. brings their precision edge to the Indian Motorcycle FORGED series. Known for blending old-school style with modern performance, Kraus reimagines the Powerplus platform through a unique lens—drawing from classic V-twin heritage, contemporary engineering, and diverse influences to create a custom build that’s both functional and iconic.
Build Your PowerPlus
Features a new fork-mounted fairing and the liquid-cooled PowerPlus engine.
plus $850 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
Featuring a new fork-mounted fairing, touring amenities, and the liquid-cooled PowerPlus engine.
A chassis-mounted fairing, bold, distinctive styling, and modern amenities provide you everything you need in a modern day bagger.
plus $850 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
The next generation in American touring performance.
Forged 2024: Scout
In the 2024 FORGED Scout custom series, three world-renowned custom motorcycle builders reimagine the all-new Indian Scout platform. Designed with customization in mind, the all-new Indian Scout is a bike Born from Icons and Ridden by Legends. Each custom build is inspired by a historical figure, machine, or era from Scout’s 100+ year history—highlighting icons of the past through the eyes of today’s legends.
The Scout Builds
Check out the finished builds here—and imagine what’s possible with your own Indian Scout motorcycle.
Meet the Scout Builders
Build Your Scout
Featuring a 60 cu in liquid-cooled engine, the Scout Sixty Bobber is a minimalist, blacked out cruiser that is fun for any rider.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
Heritage-inspired with classic fenders and bodylines draws you back to the earliest Scout Models but now with more technology and capability.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
Inspired by history but redesigned for the style of today, the Sport Scout Sixty gives a more aggressive spirit to the Scout Sixty line-up.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
Rooted in history as one of the greatest motorcycles ever made, the 101 Scout is purpose built to be the highest performance Scout we’ve ever offered.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
Stripped down with an aggressive stance and raw power, the Scout Bobber is the perfect expression of iconic bobber style.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
A name that goes back over a century. An experience that lives up to the legacy. The Scout Classic is where heritage-inspired design meets the needs of today’s American cruiser rider.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
Inspired by history but redesigned for the style of today, the Sport Scout gives a more aggressive spirit to the Scout lineup.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
When the goal is to hit the open road, you must ensure no corners are cut or details overlooked.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
Forged 2024: Sport Chief
In the 2024 FORGED Sport Chief series, three of the world’s top custom motorcycle builders each take a factory-built Indian Sport Chief and transform it into a one-of-a-kind custom cruiser. From initial concept to final creation, the series showcases just how far you can push the limits of the Indian Sport Chief platform.
The Sport Chief Builds
Check out the finished builds here—and imagine what’s possible with your own Indian Sport Chief motorcycle.
Build Your Chief
A purpose-built V-Twin, loaded with factory-installed accessories and tuned for the open road, the Sport Chief RT takes the beloved Indian Sport Chief to an entirely new level.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
A contemporary nod to post war era V-Twins, the Chief Bobber is perfect for those who want a classic bobber aesthetic with modern capability and tech.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
Blacked out finishes, more power, and more ride-enhancing tech giving you a bike with the most attitude.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
All the features of the Super Chief with added premium chrome finishes, more power, and more ride enhancing tech.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
All the features of the Super Chief with added premium blacked-out finishes, more power, and more ride enhancing tech.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
For riders wanting a mean, tough expression of their style, Chief models offer an old school custom look.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
Everything you love about the Chief with blacked-out finishes, more power, and more ride-enhancing tech.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.
For the rider who wants to let loose and ride hard, Sport Chief is packed with premium components that enhance performance and style.
plus $700 freight, and $600 dealer set up.