Editing Indian

[[Image:1904-Indian-Single.jpg|right|thumb|1904 Indian Single. The 264cc single-cylinder engine replaced the seat tube, forming a stressed member of the frame. The humped rear fender held gas and oil.]]
[[Image:1905 Indian camelback.jpg|right|thumb|This 1905 model was called a camelback, due to the shape and location of the gas tank.  These [[motorcycles]] were extremely well constructed and often over engineered.  Colors available in '05 were Indian red, blue, black, and green.  These early [[Indians]] were really the first motorcycles to be mass produced in large numbers.]]
[[Image:1907-Indian-Twin.jpg|right|thumb|1907 Indian Twin]]
[[Image:1908-Indian-Racer.jpg|right|thumb|1908 Indian Racer]]
[[Image:1909-Indian-Light-Twin.jpg|right|thumb|1909 Indian Light Twin]]
[[Image:1914-Indian-V-Twin.jpg|right|thumb|1914 Indian V Twin]]
[[Image:1915-Indian-Big-Twin.jpg|right|thumb|1915 Indian Big Twin]]
[[Image:1919-Indian.jpg|right|thumb|1919 Indian]]
[[Image:1920-Indian-Boardracer.jpg|right|thumb|1920 Indian Boardracer]]
[[Image:1923-Indian-Big-Chief.jpg|right|thumb|1923 Indian Big Chief]]
[[Image:1925-Indian-Prince.jpg|right|thumb|1925 Indian Prince]]

'''Indian''' was a leader in early [[motorcycle]] design, registering many patents on components still used today.  

== VIN List ==

The [[Indian VIN List]] is an attempt to help people
identify the make and model of their Indian - it will cover all models, all manufacturers.

== Manufacturers ==

The "Indian" brand has been held by no less than ''eight'' companies since 1901. Although
most people think of the Springfield Indian motorcycles built between 1901 and 1953 when
someone says "Indian" (namely, the '''[[Indian Chief]]''' and '''[[Indian Scout]]'''), many
forms of vehicle have been placed under the "Indian" brand - including Go-Karts, mopeds,
and dirt bikes!

== 1901-1953: The Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company of Springfield, Massachusetts ==

The ''original'' Indian first appeared in 1901, predating [[Harley|Harley-Davidson]] by two years. Noted for the '''Indian Chief''' and '''Indian Scout'''
motorcycles, powered by the distinctive Indian V-Twin engine.

* [[Indian Chief]]
* [[Indian Scout]]

== 1954-1962: English Brockhouse Corporation ==

British owned distributorship selling imported Royal Enfield cycles
painted and labeled as Indians.

* Apache
* Chief (1959-1961)
* Fire Arrow
* Hounds Arrow
* Lance
* Tomahawk
* Trailblazer
* Westerner
* Woodsman

== 1960s: Pierce Reconstructed Indians ==

Californian Sammy Pierce custom assembled "Indians" using factory Indian
components but with custom frames. Only about 50 were ever made, and most
of these have been re-cannibalized for restoration work on pre 1953 Indians.

* [[Pierce American Indian]]
* [[Pierce Super Scouts]]

== 1968-1970: The Clymer Indians ==

Floyd Clymer imported mini cycles and larger models (few
were sold, and were mixtures of various brands of engines/frames/etc).


== 1972-1977: Newman Indians ==

Floyd Clymer died in January 1970, and his lawyer, Alan Newman, acquired the Indian brand.
Alan Newman Indian Motorcycle Company.

Greatest success
since the original Indian company, minicycle and lightweight
maker/importer. Aspired to bigger cycles but never to be. Company went
into bankruptcy Jan 1977.

* [[Newman Indian Identification Guide]]
* [[Newman Indian Mx Frame Assembly Manual]] (covers most of the ME, ML, MT, MX, and MS dirt bikes)
* [[Newman Indian ME125]] Enduro
* [[Newman Indian P4]]

== 1977-1982: American Moped Associates ==

Imported Chinese/Taiwanese 4
stroke moped labeled as Indian Four Ami Chief 50 and Ami 50.Sold to
Carmen DeLeone in 1982.

== 1982-1984: DeLeone/Derbi GoKarts ==

DeLeone/Derbi bought the moped line and name, sold off the moped
supply, and relabeled Manco go-carts as new 4-stroke Indians.

== 1982-1999: The Non-Existant Revival ==

1980s thru 1990s Indian branded jackets,shirts and other wearables
supposedly would help finance a new Indian cycle.



==See Also==

*[[List of Indian motorcycles]]


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