Indian Motorcycle Time Machine: 1920 – 1929

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.


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