Indian Motorcycle Data

Want to amaze friends with all your knowledge of Indian motorcycles built from 1940 to 1953? Are you restoring a 1941, 1948 or 1952 model and need to know everything new for that year? Ever wonder what other motorcycle parts were used to build the model 648 Daytona Scout? What have you remembered of the military models 340-CAV, 148 M-1, 149-M, 340-B, 344-B, 640-B, 741-B, 841-B, or U.S. Navy Fire Wagon? Maybe you're more curious about models CZ125, Papoose, Police Scout Prototype, Maxim Emergency Defense Pumper, A45, Bandit Chaser or the futuristic StyleMaster Motor Scooter? Do you remember what years the lightweight models Brave, Arrow, Silver Arrow, Gold Arrow, Scout, Sport Scout, Super Scout, Sportsman Warrior or Warrior TT were first sold? Well look no further, the Indian Motorcycle Data Book 1940-1953 is your one-stop information source for all the models that rolled off the lines, featuring Year-by-Year data listings including New Features, Production Totals, Specialty Models, Paint Colors, Retail Prices, Technical Specifications, Model Notes including Catalog, Articles and Historic.

Want to amaze friends with your knowledge of Indian motorcycles from the 1920's? Are you restoring a 1924 Big Chief 74ci and need to know what was new for that year? Ever wonder what equipment the model Fire Patrol was fitted with? Do you remember what year the model Ace Four became the Indian Ace? Maybe you're curious what year the models A45 Scout, Traffic Car, Bandit Chaser or Scout Service Van were introduced? Well look no further, the Indian Motorcycle Data Book 1920-1929 is your one-stop information source for all the models that rolled off the lines, featuring Year-by-Year data listings including New Features, Production Totals, Specialty Models, Paint Colors, Retail Prices, Technical Specifications, Model Notes including Catalog, Articles and Historic.

Want to impress friends with your knowledge of the original American-made Indian motorcycles? Do you wonder what year George M. Hendee changed the bicycle name "Silver King" to "Indian"? Curious when the first Indian motorcycle was built? Wonder what year Carl Oscar Hedstrom patented a Chain Adjusting Device for Motor Vehicles? Maybe you've asked what city was the original Indian motorcycle factory located? When did Indian Motorcycles go out of business? Well look no further, the Indian Motorcycle Company Timeline 1901-1953 is your one-stop year-by-year data book information source for the Hendee Manufacturing Company and Indian Motocycle Company including facets of business, general activities, toys and trivia. Not only will your questions be answered but you'll read historic timeIines accurately detailing the company history including factory sponsored racers and racing, along with examples of period advertising.This publication is one of several Data Books designed to provide accurate details and authoritative information regarding the subject matter covered. Other data books by the author include:* Harley-Davidson Data Book Revised 1903-1939* Harley-Davidson Data Book Revised 1940-1979* Harley-Davidson Data Book Revised 1980-2006* Harley-Davidson Company Minutes Data Book 1903-2006* Harley-Davidson Aermacchi Data Book 1961-1978* Harley-Davidson Accessory Data Book 1950-1984* Harley-Davidson Racing Data Book 1904-1921

Want to amaze friends with your knowledge of Indian motorcycles from the 1930's? Remember the first and last years of the "Indian-face" horn, Daytona or the Bonneville Sport Scout? Ever wonder what the 1931 model DT-101 Dispatch Tow was equipped with, or when models came with optional "B" motors? Are you restoring a 1934 Chief, maybe a 1936 Indian 4 or a 1938 Sport Scout and need to know the paint colors and what was new for that year? Do you remember what years the model Indian 4 was known as the Upside-Down 4? Maybe you forgot what year the models Traffic Car, Motoplane, WR-20 Service Car, Scout 101, Armored Car, Junior Scout and the Dispatch Tow were each first introduced? Well look no further, the Indian Motorcycle Data Book 1930-1939 is your one-stop information source for all known models that rolled off the lines, featuring Year-by-Year data listings including New Features, Production Totals, Specialty Models, Paint Colors, Retail Prices, Technical Specifications, Model Notes including Catalog, Articles and Historic.

What began as a motorized bicycle dreamed up between a young machinist named George Hedstrom and a champion cyclist named George Hendee, became one of the most popular motorcycles in the world: the Indian. Out of production for half a century, Indian retains the loyalty and admiration of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts everywhere. This book recounts the marque’s story from its earliest single-cylinder “motocycles” of 1901 through the bitter day in 1953 when the company shuttered Wigwam, its Springfield, Massachusetts, plant—with a nod to the trademark disputes that continue to this day. Text by noted Indian historian Jerry Hatfield, and more than 125 specially commissioned photographs and 25 black and white historical pictures, capture the seductive power and grace of the great models—the Scout, Chief, and Four, —and recreate the thrill the Indian generates to this day.

"The complete story of Indian, America's first mass-produced motorcycle maker"--

This officially licensed 120th anniversary edition of Indian Motorcycle tells the complete story of Indian Motorcycle, America's first mass-produced motorcycle maker, from its start as a bicycle manufacturer to the purchase of the brand by Polaris Industries in 2011 and the subsequent new Indian motorcycles—updated to include new photography, the story of the latest models, including the FTR1200, Chieftain, Challenger, and Roadmaster, and Indian Motorcycle's return to racing. In the early years of the 20th century, Indian Motorcycle dominated the world's racetracks and showrooms, earning the brand a worldwide reputation for quality, performance, reliability, and technical innovation with such classic machines as the Chief, Scout and Four. But the once-mighty company fell on hard times and in 1953 was forced to file bankruptcy. The Indian Motorcycle brand never quite died, however, thanks in large part to fanatically devoted enthusiasts, who tried to resurrect it for over half a century. Finally, Polaris, maker of the highly regarded Victory brand of motorcycles, purchased the brand and released the Chief and Scout, models that once again restored Indian Motorcycle to its rightful place in the motorcycle pantheon. Indian Motorcycle is the most complete and up-to-date history of this classic American motorcycle.

The colorful history of the Indian Chief, one of today's most collectible and coveted vintage motorcycles. Hatfield's fascinating account of this legendary motorcycle is accompanied by previously unpublished historical photographs and new color photography. Model evolution, technical data, behind-the-scenes factory information, and racing history are all covered.