Indian Spirit
The Indian Spirit was produced from 1999 to 2003 by the revived Indian Motorcycle Company based in Gilroy, California, representing one of the first modern attempts to resurrect the historic Indian brand after its original closure in 1953. It was a cruiser-style motorcycle built around a large V-twin engine, designed to evoke the classic Indian styling heritage and compete with Harley-Davidson in the American cruiser market. The Gilroy-era Indian struggled with quality control issues and financial difficulties, and the company ceased operations in 2003 before Indian was later revived again under Polaris ownership in 2011.
~70 hp
Power
~110 Nm
Torque
~295 kg
Weight
~185 km/h (estimated)
Top Speed
~7.5 L/100km (estimated, real-world cruising)
Fuel
Naked
Body
What Buyers Should Know
Thunderstroke Engine Reliability
The 111ci Thunderstroke engine is generally considered very reliable with proper maintenance, but early 2014-2015 models had reported cam chain tensioner issues worth inspecting before purchase.
Strong Resale Value
Indian Spirits hold their value notably well compared to many cruisers, often retaining 70-80% of their value after two years due to strong brand demand and limited production volumes.
Premium Paint & Finish
The Spirit features hand-painted bodywork with intricate graphics that are a true selling point, but chips and scratches are costly to repair — always inspect the paint closely before buying used.
Full Specifications
Rivals & Alternatives
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