Like most firms, bike producers have developed iconic logos over time. To observers, although, it is not often simply the sight of the Bar and Shield or the triple tuning forks that tells you that one thing is a Harley or a Yamaha. 

No, one of many greatest giveaways is undoubtedly the colours. Harley-Davidson’s very particular shade of orange and black is completely different from, say, KTM’s shade of orange. Plenty of OEMs use one shade of blue or one other, however Team Yamaha Blue nonetheless stands out from the group as its personal factor. 

The identical factor is completely true of Indian Motorcycle Red. So deeply ingrained is it, the truth is, that I did not even understand that I at all times mentally anticipate {that a} explicit outdated black-and-white picture of my grandparents with their Indian featured a crimson bike. I do not know what shade that bike was in actuality. Still, my thoughts mechanically painted it that shade anyway, as a result of the automated affiliation with Indian is that sturdy.

2024 Indian Roadmaster Elite – Right Side View, Parked

The 2024 Indian Roadmaster Elite is a particular bike for the corporate for a couple of purpose. Apart from the limited edition nature of all Elite models, it marks the very first time that Indian Motorcycle has used that iconic Indian Motorcycles shade of crimson because the firm’s revival as part of Polaris.

That truth would possibly come as a shock, notably in case your mind likes to right away tie the Indian model and that shade of crimson collectively with out giving it numerous thought. Still, it was 1904 when the unique Indian Motorcycle used that paint scheme for the primary time, and it is bringing the colorway again a full 120 years later.

How Limited An Edition Is The 2024 Indian Roadmaster Elite?

2024 Indian Roadmaster Elite – Studio – Front Right Angle View

Just 350 of those bikes will probably be offered worldwide. The look, Indian says, is “custom-inspired.” The firm teamed up with two customized paint outlets to realize the look: Colorado’s Gunslinger Custom Paint and Wisconsin’s Custom Painted Vehicles. Each of those bikes, Indian says, takes over 24 hours to do the paint alone. The gold pinstripes are hand-painted, however you in all probability would not anticipate in any other case.

Other Features

2024 Indian Roadmaster Elite – Gloss Black Dash

The 2024 Indian Roadmaster Elite is full of further options, together with particular and unique Elite badges, PowerBand Audio with Bass Boost, a Pathfinder Adaptive LED headlight, polished floorboards for rider and passenger, a gloss black sprint, a color-matched and stitched seat that is each heated and cooled, a tinted flare windshield to go together with the brand new paint job, backlit swap cubes (very good to have in low visibility situations), and extra.

Pricing and Availability

2024 Indian Roadmaster Elite – Right Side Engine Closeup

Indian Motorcycle plans to supply the 2024 Roadmaster Elite in markets worldwide. Since solely 350 complete bikes will probably be made, availability will probably be restricted. Pricing additionally varies by geography.

In the US, the MSRP for the 2024 Indian Roadmaster Elite begins at $41,999. If you reside in a area outdoors the US, your finest wager for essentially the most correct pricing and availability in your area is to contact your native licensed Indian Motorcycle vendor with any questions you could have.