Meet the 2026 Indian Motorcycle® Challenger 125th Anniversary Edition, a touring bagger that doesn’t just show up—it makes an entrance. Dressed in **125th Anniversary Red with Black Crystal**, it blends deep, heritage-inspired paint with a darker, moodier shimmer that looks classy in the shade and absolutely electric when the sun hits it. It’s the kind of color combo that makes you take the long way to wherever you were going… just so you can catch it in a few more reflections.
At the heart of this anniversary machine is the **liquid-cooled PowerPlus V Twin**, a big **1834cc** 4-stroke with **2 cylinders** and **8 valves** (4 per cylinder) controlled by **SOHC**. The numbers aren’t just impressive—they’re the whole personality: **126 hp** and a pavement-bending **133 ft-lbs of torque** coming on at **3,800 rpm**. That means strong pull right where you actually ride, whether you’re rolling out of town or passing with authority on the open road. It’s fuel injected too, with a **52mm** injector size, so the response feels modern and ready whenever you are.
Power goes through a **6-speed manual** transmission and hits the rear wheel via a **belt drive**, with a gear-driven primary and a **2.38 final drive ratio**—a recipe that’s built for covering distance smoothly while still feeling connected and mechanical in the best way. This Challenger doesn’t ask you to ride aggressively, but it’s definitely prepared if you do.
Touring comfort is baked into the stance. A low **26.5-inch** seat height keeps the bike feeling approachable for its size, and the one-piece **leather seat** is set up for **two**, so bringing a passenger doesn’t feel like an afterthought. With a substantial **6-gallon** fuel tank, you can string together real miles between stops—more “next state over” and less “next exit.”
The chassis is designed to play both roles—big-mile stability and confident control. An **aluminum frame** keeps things purposeful, while the front end uses a **telescopic fork** with **4.7 inches** of travel. Out back, a **twin sided swing arm** with **two shocks** gives you **2 inches** of travel, and you can dial in **pre-load** and even **air adjustability** to better match your loadout—solo cruising, passenger weekend, or “packed for anything” touring mode.
Rolling stock is set up for real-world grip and road feel: **aluminum wheels**, a **19-inch front** and **16-inch rear**, wrapped in **Pirelli® MT60RS** tires (130/60B19 up front, 180/80B16 in back). When it’s time to scrub speed, **Brembo®** handles the job with **dual hydraulic front discs** (12.6 inches) clamped by **4-piston** calipers, plus a strong **rear hydraulic disc** (11.7 inches) with a **2-piston** caliper. In other words: it goes like a Challenger should, and it stops like one too.
It’s practical in the ways touring riders actually care about. You get **two side cases** (left and right) with a combined vibe of “pack it and go,” each built from **vinyl** and offering a total **18 gallons (79.3L)** of capacity. Lighting is **LED**, and the setup includes a **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS**, with **Bluetooth® audio**, **mobile app instrumentation**, and **handlebar steering controls** so the tech feels integrated instead of bolted on.
Add in thoughtful protection pieces like an **engine case guard**, **fork guards**, **belt guard**, and **exhaust guard**, and this anniversary Challenger starts to feel like a ready-to-roll celebration: a bold, fast, long-haul bagger that wears its history in **125th Anniversary Red with Black Crystal**—and writes the next chapter one mile at a time.
