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.

Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg is a freestyle motocross icon and founder of Dirt Bike Kidz. He started riding dirt bikes at just two years old and went on to become one of FMX’s most decorated athletes. Today, Twitch brings his passion for two wheels to the street, building performance-inspired V-twin customs that blend style, power, and his signature edge.

Twitch

Chieftain Powerplus Builder and owner of Kraus Motor Co., Satya Kraus, poses behind an Indian Motorcycle.

Kyle Bertsch is the visionary behind Forever Rad, a custom motorcycle shop that fuses modern design with the timeless spirit of American V-twin culture. Drawing inspiration from his passion for skateboarding and custom builds, Kyle brings an energetic, fresh perspective to every project, crafting truly one-of-a-kind machines.

Forever Rad

Cheiftain Powerplus Builder Kyle Bertsch poses in front of an Indian Motorcycle.

Led by Satya Kraus, Kraus Motor Co. is a design and innovation leader dedicated to enhancing the V-twin experience. With a deep respect for old-school style and modern performance, Kraus blends classic design with contemporary components, drawing inspiration from diverse sources to create unique, functional motorcycle builds.

Kraus Motor Company

The Builders - Twitch

Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, a freestyle motocross icon, channels his decades of two-wheel expertise into building a high-performance V-twin custom on the Indian Motorcycle PowerPlus platform. Twitch blends raw power, striking style, and a signature edge, to make his mark on the PowerPlus platform.

The Builders - Forever Rad

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.

The Builders - Kraus Motor Company

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.

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Build Your PowerPlus

CHIEFTAIN POWERPLUS

Features a new fork-mounted fairing and the liquid-cooled PowerPlus engine.

Desde $599,900 MXN MSRP

Roadmaster PowerPlus

Featuring a new fork-mounted fairing, touring amenities, and the liquid-cooled PowerPlus engine.

Desde $704,900 MXN MSRP

INDIAN CHALLENGER

A chassis-mounted fairing, bold, distinctive styling, and modern amenities provide you everything you need in a modern day bagger.

Desde $554,900 MXN MSRP

Indian Pursuit

The next generation in American touring performance.

Desde $764,900 MXN MSRP

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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.

Josh Dun's Scout

Nikki Lane's Scout

Mikkey Dee's Scout

Mikkey Dee's Scout Build - Unique Custom Cycles

Ronna from Unique Customs takes the Indian Sport Scout and reworks it into a masterful chopper inspired custom for drummer Mikkey Dee of the Scorpions^®.

Nikki Lane's Scout Build - Brittney Olsen

Inspired by women riders from the ’40s and ’50s, Brittney combined old-school aesthetics with modern performance and technology in her custom-built Indian Super Scout for country music singer-songwriter Nikki Lane.

Josh Dun's Scout Build - Roland Sands Design

Roland Sands Design’s rowdy new custom Indian Scout, inspired by Ed “Iron Man” Kretz, is unveiled to its new owner—Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun.

The Builders - Unique Custom Cycles

FORGED goes international for the first time, as the Swedish-based builder Ronna Norén collaborates with Ola Stenegard, director of design at Indian Motorcycle. Inspired by motorcycle legend Stan Dishong's Indian Scout dragster, Ronna & Ola set out to build a truly unique contemporary Scout.

The Builders - Brittney Olsen

Brittney Olsen of 20th Century Racing is our next builder in the FORGED custom Indian Scout YouTube series. Fueled by a love for all things old-school, Brittany’s build pays tribute to the rebellious female riders of the ‘40s and ‘50s—particularly Cecilia Adams and her eye-catching custom 1938 Indian that turned heads in the post-WWII era.

The Builders - Roland Sands Design

Roland Sands is hosting the 2024 FORGED Scout series—and kicking it off with the first build. Alongside lead fabricator Aaron Boss, the Roland Sands Design crew has set out to create a high-performance Sport Scout inspired by Ed “Iron Man” Kretz, the original Daytona 200 champ.

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Meet the Scout Builders

Indian Scout Motorcycle Builder, Roland Sands, smiles in front of motorcycle garage.

With over two decades of building and racing motorcycles, Roland Sands is synonymous with blending performance and style. Watch as he not only hosts the FORGED series, but customizes an all-new Sport Scout inspired by the legendary Indian Motorcycle racer Ed Kretz.

Roland Sands Design

Brittney Olsen founded 20th Century Racing in 2012 to preserve the history of early American motorcycle racing. A skilled builder and racer, she’s renowned for restoring beautiful vintage machines. For her latest project, she’s taking an all-new Super Scout and transforming it into a custom build inspired by the legendary Cecelia Adams, a female rider and builder from the mid-20th century.

Brittney Olsen

Indian Scout Motorcycle Builder, and owner of Unique Custom Cylces, posing in front of an Indian Motorcycle.

Based just outside Stockholm, Unique Custom Cycles has been shaping the custom motorcycle scene for nearly five decades. Founders Ronna and Benna Norén bring their distinct style to a new platform—transforming the Indian Sport Scout into a custom chopper built for Mikkey Dee of the Scorpions. It’s a striking reminder that the Scout has always been a perfect canvas for customization.

Unique Custom Cycles

Build Your Scout

SCOUT SIXTY BOBBER

Featuring a 60 cu in liquid-cooled engine, the Scout Sixty Bobber is a minimalist, blacked out cruiser that is fun for any rider.

Desde $194,900 MXN MSRP

SCOUT SIXTY CLASSIC

Heritage-inspired with classic fenders and bodylines draws you back to the earliest Scout Models but now with more technology and capability.

Desde $224,900 MXN MSRP

SPORT SCOUT SIXTY

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.

Desde $214,900 MXN MSRP

101 Scout

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.

Desde $319,900 MXN MSRP

SCOUT BOBBER

Stripped down with an aggressive stance and raw power, the Scout Bobber is the perfect expression of iconic bobber style.

Desde $249,900 MXN MSRP

SCOUT CLASSIC

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.

Desde $269,900 MXN MSRP

SPORT SCOUT

Inspired by history but redesigned for the style of today, the Sport Scout gives a more aggressive spirit to the Scout lineup.

Desde $259,900 MXN MSRP

SUPER SCOUT

When the goal is to hit the open road, you must ensure no corners are cut or details overlooked.

Desde $309,900 MXN MSRP

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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.

Side view of a custom built Indian Sport Chief Motorcycle by renowned custom builder, Powerplant.

Norman Reedus' Sport Chief - Powerplant

Barnstorm Cycles

Carey Hart

Norman Reedus' Sport Chief - PowerPlant

Go behind the scenes at Yaniv Evan’s Powerplant shop as he reimagines the Indian Sport Chief for actor Norman Reedus—cutting down the tank, changing ride position, upgrading suspension, and slimming the spokes. A master of West Coast style, Yaniv brings his signature precision to every detail.

TJ Dillashaw's Sport Chief - BarnStorm

With years of experience customizing Indian Motorcycle baggers, Barnstorm Cycles shifts focus to the midsize Indian Sport Chief for UFC champion TJ Dillashaw. From lifting the front and reworking the bars to dialing in the details, this build showcases their distinct style and artistic approach to custom motorcycle design.

Twitch's Sport Chief - Carey Hart

Freestyle motocross pioneer Carey Hart brings his boundary-pushing mindset to the street with a performance-driven custom Sport Chief. This special build is headed to longtime friend and fellow FMX legend, Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg.

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Established in 2002 by Yaniv Evan, Powerplant has quickly become one of Los Angeles' most renowned custom motorcycle builders. Known for his exceptional attention to detail, Yaniv has earned high-profile clients and established his shop as a Hollywood icon in the custom motorcycle world. Now, he brings his expertise to customizing Indian Motorcycles, crafting one-of-a-kind builds that fuse performance with style.

Powerplant

Jake and Doug Cutler, the founders of Barnstorm Cycles, specialize in custom American V-twin motorcycles. With a talented and diverse team, they offer in-house services, including motorcycle customization, parts, and accessories. Their combined years of experience make them leaders in the custom motorcycle space, helping clients transform their motorcycle dreams into reality.

Barnstorm Cycles

Carey Hart, a supercross racer turned freestyle motocross icon, inspired a generation of riders with his all-or-nothing style. Now, he channels that same fearless, boundary-breaking mentality into building custom V-twin motorcycles for the street. With a focus on performance, Carey’s custom motorcycle builds push the limits of design and functionality, making his work synonymous with high-performance, one-of-a-kind bikes.

Carey Hart

Build Your Chief

SPORT CHIEF RT

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.

Desde $469,900 MXN MSRP

CHIEF BOBBER

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.

Desde $0 MXN MSRP

CHIEF BOBBER DARK HORSE

Blacked out finishes, more power, and more ride-enhancing tech giving you a bike with the most attitude.

Desde $419,900 MXN MSRP

2025 Indian Super Chief Limited motorcycle.

All the features of the Super Chief with added premium chrome finishes, more power, and more ride enhancing tech.

2025 Indian Super Chief Dark Horse motorcycle.

All the features of the Super Chief with added premium blacked-out finishes, more power, and more ride enhancing tech.

CHIEF

For riders wanting a mean, tough expression of their style, Chief models offer an old school custom look.

Desde $329,900 MXN MSRP

CHIEF DARK HORSE

Everything you love about the Chief with blacked-out finishes, more power, and more ride-enhancing tech.

Desde $389,900 MXN MSRP

SPORT CHIEF

For the rider who wants to let loose and ride hard, Sport Chief is packed with premium components that enhance performance and style.

Desde $0 MXN MSRP

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SCOUT

CHIEF

CHIEFTAIN POWERPLUS

INDIAN CHALLENGER

INDIAN SPRINGFIELD

CHIEFTAIN

ROADMASTER POWERPLUS

INDIAN PURSUIT

ROADMASTER

FTR

INDIAN CHALLENGER ELITE

INDIAN PURSUIT ELITE

ROADMASTER ELITE