Motorcycle specifications Indian1770 Pursuit Elite 2023 A road above
Like Harley, Indian knows how to vary the pleasures of travel with large baggers and imposing tourers. The most powerful and invigorating of these is undoubtedly the Pursuit, a huge liner designed for extreme mileage.
but the Americans designed this type of machine in several demonstrations: imposing and furnished; or imposing and furnished with luxury. The Pursuit Elite takes this approach. With an even higher level of equipment and finish, it cruises like a small yacht.
it's a true ambassador of the precious, with its imposing face and "Super Graphite Mettalic & Black Metallic" paintwork, whose black and grey layers are delicately highlighted with gold edging. The dashboard console receives a similar treatment. And the upholstery is nothing short of superb. The sofa... I'm sorry, the heated seat and the backrest with its many stitching details are one of this machine's greatest assets. The mere sight of this seat instinctively provokes a feeling of comfort.
as with the Chieftain Elite, the engine is adorned with various "Shadow Bronze Chrome" parts to give it even greater prominence. The metal V is displayed like a sculpture in a jewelry store. Hiding is out of the question! Quite the opposite, in fact, for this 1768 cm3 Power Plus.
With it, the Pursuit can count on 18.1 mkg of torque at 3,800 rpm. Quite a force to be reckoned with, and more "nervous" than the air-block on the Chief, Springdielf, Chieftain and Roadmaster. Slightly less full at low revs, the block here doesn't offer its consistency until a little later in the revs, but takes its revenge with more length and watts. Indian's offer can thus cover two trends: enjoy a big fat muscle with the Thunderstroke engine or play with a little more dynamism under the spine of the PowerPlus.
but let's get back to the Elite's more premium equipment. Between the large brake discs, Brembo M4 calipers and drive belt are special "Precision Cut" rims. The bike is fitted with a Bosch inertial unit to improve traction control, ABS and torque management in corners. The Pathfinder S Adaptive headlight is also angle-sensitive.
This Pursuit can also adjust its Fox rear shock absorber electronically from the dashboard, but only the preload.
Commodos are backlit, more stylish running boards are ready to welcome your boots; then contact. From there, indecision: to enjoy the crackle and puff of the engine without limits, or to indulge in a bit of rock and pop from time to time?
like all Pursuits, the Elite is no slouch when it comes to electronics, with three Driving Modes, cruise control, tire pressure monitoring, keyless entry and locking of the luggage compartment (137-liter capacity), automatic deactivation of the rear cylinder, electric windshield, heated grips, all LED lighting, a 12V port... But no electric reverse. This would come in handy in certain situations to move this 400-kilo beast.
the Pursuit also offers royal protection, with a large glass window in front of the muzzle, a foam fairing and a refrigerator front end. Let's not forget that the Pursuit claims to be a bit sporty, with a surprisingly sporty front end for a bike in this category (Brembo radials, inverted forks, 320 mm discs). A very, very relative sportiness, while those interested will remember the Pursuit Elite's poise and ode to comfort.
On a more painful note, the Pursuit Elite is by far the most expensive bike in the Indian range. One brick more than the already well-seasoned Pursuit Limited.
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