When Indian decides to flex its heritage muscles, they don’t mess around. Their new 2025 Pursuit Elite is what happens when Indian’s designers are given free rein to create something truly special – and only 250 lucky riders will ever get to experience it. This limited-edition touring masterpiece draws inspiration from Indian’s military heritage, specifically the 20,000 PowerPlus motorcycles they built for the U.S. Army back in 1916, but makes no compromises when it comes to modern performance and creature comforts.
War Machine Aesthetics
The first thing that hits you about the Pursuit Elite is that jaw-dropping paint job. Unlike Indian’s typical palette of reds, blacks, and silvers, this machine comes draped in a Black Forest Candy green that immediately sets it apart from anything else in the company’s lineup. The tri-tone finish blends this eye-catching green with Black Candy accents and hand-painted Championship Gold details that take a full 24 hours to complete.
This isn’t just a flashy paint job slapped on a standard bike, though. The dark theme continues throughout with blacked-out Dark Horse finishes on virtually everything else, from the engine covers to the exhaust. The finishing touch is an individually numbered center console that lets each owner know exactly where their bike sits in this extremely limited production run.
The Heart of a Champion
Under that beautiful exterior beats a motor with some serious racing pedigree. The PowerPlus 112 V-Twin is the same engine that powered Indian’s factory race team to King of the Baggers championships in 2022 and 2024. After proving itself on the track, this liquid-cooled beast now delivers its 126 horsepower and 133 ft-lbs of torque to the street, providing instant acceleration in every gear.
Unlike air-cooled competitors, the PowerPlus 112’s liquid cooling means consistent power delivery even in the most demanding conditions – whether you’re crawling through Death Valley or pushing hard on mountain passes. The high-revving overhead cam design with four valves per cylinder gives the Pursuit Elite a character that’s distinctly different from traditional American V-twins, with power that doesn’t fade when the going gets tough.
Comfort Without Compromise
Indian has loaded the cockpit with premium touches, including a green-stitched heated seat that matches the bike’s paint, heated grips with backlit switches, and an adjustable windshield that can be controlled at the push of a button.
Ad for those long stretches of highway, there’s a PowerBand Audio system with six 100-watt speakers that automatically adjusts its equalizer based on road, wind, and engine noise. It’s even highlighted with UnderGlow LED lighting. Storage is no issue either, with the Pursuit offering a generous capacity through its remote-locking saddlebags.
Tech That Keeps You Safe
Indian has thrown their entire technology arsenal at the Pursuit Elite, giving it every rider assist feature in their catalog. Beyond standard lean-sensitive ABS and traction control, you get advanced features like Bike Hold Control (which automatically maintains brake pressure on inclines), Electronic Combined Braking, blind spot warnings, tailgate warnings, and even rear collision warnings that alert approaching vehicles through the taillight when they’re coming in too hot.
The 7-inch touchscreen powered by RIDE COMMAND provides everything from GPS navigation and Apple CarPlay to bike information and Bluetooth connectivity. You can even electronically adjust the rear suspension preload through the display, a nice touch when you’re switching between solo riding and two-up touring with luggage.
Spec Sheet
Engine: PowerPlus 112 liquid-cooled V-Twin
Displacement: 1,834cc (112ci)
Horsepower: 126 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque: 133 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed
Front Suspension: Inverted 43mm forks, 5.1 inches of travel
Rear Suspension: Single shock with electronic preload adjustment, 4.5 inches of travel
Brakes: Dual Brembo radial mount calipers, 320mm rotors (front); Single 300mm rotor (rear)
Wheels: 19″ front / 16″ rear five-spoke precision machined
Tires: Metzeler Cruisetec
Weight: 944 pounds (wet)
Fuel Capacity: 6.0 gallons
Audio: PowerBand Audio with six 100-watt speakers
Special Features: Heated seat, heated grips, adjustable windshield, comprehensive rider assist package
Production: Limited to 250 units worldwide
Pricing & Availability
The 2025 Indian Pursuit Elite is hitting dealerships this month (April 2025) with a starting price of $44,999. With just 250 units available globally, we expect most to be spoken for before they even hit showroom floors. For those looking for a premium American touring machine with a unique military-inspired aesthetic, the Pursuit Elite delivers exclusivity and performance that few other bikes can match.
Recap
2025 Indian Pursuit Elite
Indian has combined championship-winning PowerPlus 112 performance with military-inspired styling, premium finishes, and cutting-edge technology in a limited production run of just 250 motorcycles.
