Bikernet takes a quick look at Indian Motorcycle's historical timeline for iconic moments from 1901 through the present. Today we give you 1920 – 1929
1920 — First use of semi-monocoque engine/transmission/frame construction; Indian Scout introduced.
1920 — It's a decade of growth for the Indian model line, starting with the revolutionary 1920 Scout and followed by the 95-mph Chief, the even more powerful Big Chief, the lightweight Prince, and the awesome 4-cylinder Four.
1922 — Indian becomes first company in America to use "leakproof" aluminum primary cases; competition retains leaks for decades.
1923 — The company is renamed Indian Motocycle Company, dropping the “r” in “motorcycle”.
1924 — 74-cubic-inch Big Chief V-Twin introduced.
1927 — Four-cylinder Indian Ace introduced.
1928 — 101 Scout becomes the machine of choice for “wall of death” stunt riders.
