Indian Motorcycle previously announced its 2018 line-up in July, but chose to announce further updates at the EICMA show.

With motorcycles now having to meet Euro4 emission rules, there has been an on-going homologation process at Indian for development which has resulted in a 15bhp boost and 15Nm more torque across all of the Thunder Stroke 111 engined models.

Indian Motorcycle’s International Product Manager, Ben Lindaman said: “Indian’s engineering team achieved the increase in power and torque by removing intake restrictions, equipping the bikes with better flowing exhaust, and optimising the calibration for this setup. The results are a substantial 21% power increase and an improved throaty exhaust tone as well.”

Further EU laws are also clamping down on what motorcycle manufacturers can and can’t do with the sale of performance upgrades. After 31st December 2017, Indian Motorcycle will no longer sell its Stage 1 and Stage 2 performance kits to customers in Europe – so if you want one, better get on to buying a kit soon.

ICON SERIES PAINT PROGRAM

Indian has also announced it will be doing a factory custom paint program allowing customers to order certain machines in different colour schemes to the standard offering. More will be released about this in due course.

Here’s a run down of every model and update in Indian’s line-up for 2018:

For this new model year Indian has introduced Scout Bobber, while the Roadmaster Elite packs all the bells and whistles perfect for two-up journeys and the Springfield gets the Dark Horse treatment.

SCOUT BOBBER NEW FOR 2018
Available in 5 colour schemes.

• 5 models
  • Indian Motorcycle Red
  • Thunder Black
  • Bronze Smoke
  • Star Silver Smoke
  • Thunder Black Smoke

SCOUT UPDATED FOR 2018 (above)
Scout has had updates for 2018 based on feedback from customers over the past three years. It will now come as standard with a pillion seat on the rear and footpegs for a passenger. The Scout’s existing telescopic front forks have now been replaced with cartridge forks, making a real difference to the ride and feel. To improve the handling even further, Scout will now also come with Pirelli tyres as standard.

Scout’s existing colours of Thunder Black, Burgundy Metallic and Brilliant Blue over White will continue for 2018, but will be joined by two new colour schemes ­– Metallic Jade and a Willow Green/Ivory Cream.

• 5 models
  • Thunder Black
  • Burgundy Metallic
  • Brilliant Blue/White
  • Metallic Jade NEW COLOUR FOR 2018
  • Willow Green/Ivory Cream NEW COLOUR FOR 2018

SCOUT SIXTY
Scout Sixty remains the same for 2018 but will come in two new colour schemes, namely Polished Bronze and Thunder Black/Titanium Metallic.

• 4 models
  • Indian Motorcycle Red
  • Thunder Black
  • Polished Bronze NEW COLOUR FOR 2018
  • Thunder Black/Titanium Metallic (with red pinstripe) NEW COLOUR FOR 2018

SPRINGFIELD (above)
Springfield comes in an extra colour for 2018 – Metallic Jade over Thunder Black with Silver pinstripe.

• 3 models
  • Thunder Black
  • Steel Gray/Burgundy Metallic
  • Metallic Jade/Thunder Black NEW COLOUR FOR 2018

SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE NEW FOR 2018
Like the other existing Dark Horse models, the Springfield Dark Horse has matte black paint with gloss black details. Springfield Dark Horse will feature an open fender to showcase a 19” ten-spoke and blacked-out front wheel. Its quick-release windshield protects the rider from the elements, or can give a meaner cruiser look when removed.

• 1 model
  • Thunder Black Smoke

CHIEF
A single version of this bike comes in Steel Gray, offering just the essentials and is a great base bike for further customisation.

• 1 model
  • Steel Gray

CHIEF CLASSIC UPDATED FOR 2018
Classic style has been given to the Chief in the form of white walled tyres, wire spoked wheels and chrome hand controls. Available only in Burgundy Metallic.

• 1 model
  • Burgundy Metallic

CHIEF DARK HORSE
A Chief, but blacked out with the Dark Horse treatment.

• 1 model
  • Thunder Black Smoke

CHIEF VINTAGE 
Indian’s iconic Chief Vintage is now offered up with black leather saddlebags and seat for the first time. The Thunder Black and Star Silver over Thunder Black versions come with black seat and leather saddlebags, while the Sky Blue over Pearl White and the always-popular Willow Green over Ivory Cream will feature brown leather saddlebags.

• 4 models
  • Thunder Black
  • Indian Motorcycle Red over Ivory Cream
  • Star Silver over Thunder Black NEW COLOUR FOR 2018
  • Sky Blue over Pearl White NEW COLOUR FOR 2018

CHIEFTAIN
The Chieftain comes in just one colour scheme for 2018 (Steel Gray) and is now offered with open fenders instead of valanced ones along with a 19” blacked-out wheel, making it a great base bike for further customisation.

• 1 model
  • Steel Gray NEW COLOUR FOR 2018

CHIEFTAIN CLASSIC NEW MODEL NAME FOR 2018
This classic version of the Chieftain is aimed at the heritage customer and has the brand’s iconic valanced front fender and a vintage black seat. It comes in three colour schemes; Thunder Black, Indian Motorcycle Red and Star Silver Smoke.

• 3 models
  • Thunder Black
  • Indian Motorcycle Red
  • Star Silver Smoke

CHIEFTAIN LIMITED
Only a black version of this bike has been available in EMEA until now, but for 2018 it comes in four extra colour schemes with two of these featuring striped graphics on the fairing and the saddlebags.

• 5 models
  • Thunder Black Pearl
  • Brilliant Blue NEW COLOUR IN EMEA FOR 2018
  • White Smoke NEW COLOUR IN EMEA FOR 2018
  • Thunder Black Pearl with Graphics NEW COLOUR IN EMEA FOR 2018
  • Bronze Smoke with Graphics NEW COLOUR IN EMEA FOR 2018

CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE (above)
The Chieftain Dark Horse will now come with RideCommand as standard and showcases a 19” ten-spoke wheel with an open fender.

• 1 model
  • Thunder Black Smoke

ROADMASTER ELITE NEW FOR 2018
After the success of Chieftain Elite, Indian is offering a special run of 250 Roadmaster Elite machines. The ultra-premium Roadmaster Elite has a two-tone cobalt blue and black colour that has been completed hand painted, along with real 23K gold leaf badging on the tank. It has the industry-leading Ride Command system and a 300-watt premium audio system, chrome front and rear bumpers, passenger armrests and stylish pinnacle mirrors.

• 1 model
  • Cobalt Candy/Black Crystal with 23K Gold Trim

ROADMASTER
The Burgundy Metallic version of this bike now comes with a tan coloured seat while the other three versions all have black seats. For 2018 there are two new two-tone colour schemes.

• 4 models
  • Thunder Black
  • Burgundy Metallic
  • Polished Bronze/Thunder Black NEW COLOUR IN EMEA FOR 2018
  • Pearl White/Star Silver NEW COLOUR IN EMEA FOR 2018

ROADMASTER CLASSIC
This is available in two colour schemes; the classic colours of Indian Motorcycle Red and the Willow Green/Ivory Cream.

• 2 models
  • Indian Motorcycle Red
  • Willow Green/Ivory Cream

Indian’s 2018 line-up will be available in dealers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa from early 2018.