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Indian rolls out the upgraded 2024 Challenger Elite bagger that includes new Charcoal Sweet/Sweet Black paint and a totally redesigned audio system. (Indian Motorbike/)

Indian has launched its new mannequin bulletins for 2024, and the massive information on the checklist is the brand new 2024 Challenger Elite, a limited-edition bagger that sits on the prime of its  ultra-premium Elite sequence. Really, can we even name it a sequence anymore? The press launch talked about no different Elite fashions (Indian’s web site exhibits a Pursuit Elite and Chieftain Elite however we’re informed these aren’t 2024s) so it appears to be like just like the Challenger Elite is the only consultant this 12 months, with what’s being referred to as “a sinister blacked-out efficiency look,” a revamped seat, and most significantly, Indian’s redesigned PowerBand audio system. The bike can be restricted to 325 models worldwide.

The limited-edition Challenger Elite could have solely 325 models obtainable worldwide. MSRP is $38,499. (Indian Motorbike/)

First up is the brand new Charcoal Sweet/Sweet Black paint job, which begins with black sweet coloration utilized over a charcoal metallic paint. An acid-etched silver graphic flows from entrance to again on the fairing, tank, and luggage, with a distinction pink stripe define for influence. Redline badges, stitches on the seat, and even the wheels carry the identical pink theme. Under these styling refinements, although, you’ll nonetheless discover the superb basis of the bottom Challenger, with a 108ci liquid-cooled PowerPlus engine good for a claimed 122 hp and 128 lb.-ft. of torque together with an aluminum body, chassis-mounted fairing, and a full complement of luxurious touring facilities.

Associated: 2022 Indian Challenger Elite and Chieftain Elite First Look

The 1,768cc liquid-cooled PowerPlus engine will get a darker charcoal tone and particular Elite badging, whereas the seat carries new stitching as nicely. (Indian Motorbike/)

As with all Elite fashions there’s no scarcity of creature comforts on the Challenger model, which rocks an adaptive LED Headlight, LED driving lights, an adjustable flare windscreen, driver and passenger floorboards, heated grips, saddlebag lights, saddlebag closeouts, and three selectable trip modes together with Tour, Customary, and Sport. Then there’s the slick, electronically adjustable Fox rear suspension, which comes commonplace on the Challenger Elite and permits riders to regulate the preload proper from the bike’s infotainment system.

Redesigned PowerBand audio contains eight revised audio system that now characteristic accent LED lighting and a brand new look. (Indian Motorbike/)

That infotainment setup ought to come as no shock both, with the acquainted 7-inch touchscreen powered by Indian’s Experience Command system taking heart stage and providing Apple CarPlay integration, turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, and extra. Riders can entry the bike’s IMU-enabled Good Lean Expertise from right here as nicely to tune traction management and ABS or choose trip modes (Rain, Customary, or Sport). Backlit swap cubes assist you spot essential management capabilities at evening whereas the Pathfinder Adaptive LED headlight and LED driving lights serve to light up nighttime cruises, and an adjustable tinted flare windshield up entrance may be raised or lowered with the push of a button.

The brand new audio system makes use of Experience Command on the 7-inch show to entry amplifiers and a nine-band equalizer for increased quantity and higher readability at pace. (Indian Motorbike/)

However the principle improve Indian is pushing on the Elite is its utterly redesigned PowerBand audio system that includes 4 100-watt audio system, two fairing audio system, and two saddlebag audio system. It comes commonplace completely on the Challenger Elite, although it’s obtainable as an improve on the opposite Challenger fashions. The system leverages Experience Command to function a cluster of built-in amplifiers, a nine-band equalizer, and 16 audio system to ship what Indian says is “higher sound readability at pace.”

The 100-watt audio system are mentioned to supply increased quantity, clearer tones, and 50 p.c extra bass by way of the brand new Bass Enhance Tune. New Dynamic EQ optimizes tunes for the highest-quality audio as circumstances change, and the audio system are additionally redesigned for a extra trendy look, in addition to getting new UnderGlow LED accent lighting.

The corporate says it’s the “loudest audio in Indian Motorbike historical past,” with riders capable of take the system as much as 800 watts; the brand new PowerBand system may be simply put in on 2020–2024 fashions or house owners can get the Bass Enhance Tune software program improve on the native dealership.

The Challenger Elite additionally comes commonplace with a Pathfinder Adaptive LED headlight and LED driving lights built-in into the decrease fairings. (Indian Motorbike/)

Rider and passenger floorboards characteristic a brand new headdress design this 12 months. (Indian Motorbike/)

Different returning Challengers for 2024 embody the base-model Challenger, the Challenger Darkish Horse, and the Challenger Restricted, although they’re largely unchanged besides for brand new colours and pricing.

The 2024 Indian Challenger begins at $26,499 and can be obtainable in both Black Metallic or Titanium Smoke.

The 2024 Indian Challenger Restricted is unchanged this 12 months however has new coloration choices. (Indian Motorbike/)

The 2024 Indian Challenger Restricted has a beginning MSRP of $29,999 and is obtainable in Black Metallic, Ghost White Metallic, or Sundown Pink Metallic colours.

The 2024 Indian Challenger Darkish Horse rolls in at $30,999 to start out, with coloration choices together with Black Smoke; Sundown Pink Smoke; Spirit Blue Smoke; Sundown Orange (Icon); Storm Grey (Icon); Black Metallic over Smoky Quartz Metallic Pearl (Icon).

The Challenger Darkish Horse can also be the identical mechanically as final 12 months’s mannequin; MSRP begins at $30,999. (Indian Motorbike/)

The 2024 Indian Challenger Elite begins at $38,499 and comes solely within the custom-inspired Charcoal Sweet/Sweet Black coloration. All of the bikes will begin delivery to Indian sellers within the US and Canada this month. Extra data may be discovered at indianmotorcycle.com.

2024 Indian Challenger / Challenger Elite Specs

MSRP:	$26,499–$38,499
Engine:	1,768cc, liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-twin
Bore x Stroke:	108.0 x 96.5mm
Compression Ratio:	11.0:1
Claimed Horsepower:	122 hp
Claimed Torque:	128 lb.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm
Transmission/Closing Drive:	6-speed/belt
Gasoline Supply:	Closed-loop digital gas injection w/ 52mm throttle our bodies
Clutch:	Moist, multiplate w/ help
Entrance Suspension:	43mm telescopic fork; 5.1 in. journey
Rear Suspension:	Fox shock, hydraulically adjustable preload, 4.5 in journey; Fox shock, electronically adjustable preload; 4.5 in. journey
Entrance Brake:	4-piston calipers, twin 320mm semi-floating discs w/ ABS
Rear Brake:	2-piston caliper, 298mm floating disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Entrance/Rear:	5-spoke forged; 19 x 3.5 in. / 16 x 5 in. / (w/ tire stress monitoring)
Tires, Entrance/Rear:	Metzeler Cruisetec; 130/60B-19 / 180/60R-16
Rake/Path:	25.0°/5.9 in.
Wheelbase:	65.7 in.
Floor Clearance:	5.4 in.
Seat Peak:	26.5 in.
Gasoline Capability:	6.0 gal.
Claimed Dry Weight:	796 lb. / 804 lb.
Contact:	indianmotorcycle.com

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