{"id":7277,"date":"2019-10-29T21:53:49","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T21:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hotbike.local\/basic_content\/indian-motorcycle-unveils-2020-challenger\/"},"modified":"2022-01-02T17:52:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-02T17:52:11","slug":"indian-motorcycle-unveils-2020-challenger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotbike.com\/indian-motorcycle-unveils-2020-challenger\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Motorcycle Unveils 2020 Challenger"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2020 Indian Challenger is finally here! Following last week\u2019s PowerPlus engine unveil, this is the bike that will house it\u2014the Challenger. This looks to be a familiar style of American touring motorcycle, but done in a more aggressive and high-performance manner. The showstopper is the new PowerPlus engine, which you can read about here in our First Look At Indian\u2019s New PowerPlus V-twin<\/a> story last week, but there is a whole new chassis and bodywork to look at here as well. From the first look, it seems that there\u2019s quite a bit of Victory DNA bred into this Indian, and we\u2019re all about it.<\/p>\n

The new cast aluminum chassis uses the engine as a load-bearing component, unlike that of the Chieftain but more similar to the Scout. The gas tank has flatter sides and slopes downward as it gets closer to the seat, again looking similar to the gas tank on the Scout models. The saddlebag shape is the same as that on the Chieftain line, but with an added black plastic or rubber piece on the bottom, most likely just added for aesthetics. The bike\u2019s front fender is cut back, like the Chieftain Dark Horse line, and the headdress mounted on the front fender continues to get even smaller, as we\u2019ve seen happening over the last few years.<\/p>\n

The all-new front fairing is mounted to the chassis, similar to a Harley-Davidson Road Glide, as are the two storage areas on the inside of the fairing. We see a power adjustable windscreen like we have loved so much on the Chieftain line, as well as the same screen and Ride Command system, which was updated across the rest of the line earlier this year with a faster processor, and weather and traffic overlay info. The headlight configuration is interesting, with one central round light and LEDs on either side, and vent intakes outside of those\u2014again like a Road Glide. In my 2019 Indian review, I called out the redesigned Chieftain fairing for looking like a Street Glide, and it seems we now have the Road Glide counterpart in Indian\u2019s lineup as well.<\/p>\n

With the new high-output engine, we\u2019re expecting some great things from this bike and should have a First Ride out to you shortly, but if you just can\u2019t wait, head over to Cycle World<\/em><\/a> to get the scoop now.<\/p>\n

2020 Indian Challenger<\/p>\n
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2020 Indian Challenger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2020 Indian Challenger Price And Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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MSRP<\/td>\n$21,999\u2013$28,749<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine<\/td>\n1,768cc, liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-twin; 4 valves\/cyl.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bore x stroke<\/td>\n108.0 x 96.5mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compression<\/td>\n11.0:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transmission<\/td>\nfinal drive 6-speed w\/ true overdrive; constant mesh\/belt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fuel system<\/td>\nElectronic fuel injection w\/ 52mm dual-bore throttle bodies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Claimed horsepower<\/td>\n122 hp @ 5,500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Claimed torque<\/td>\n128 lb.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame<\/td>\nCast aluminum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front suspension<\/td>\n43mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in. travel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear suspension<\/td>\nFox monoshock, hydraulically adjustable; 4.5-in. travel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front tire<\/td>\n130\/60B-19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear tire<\/td>\n180\/60R-16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rake\/trail<\/td>\n25.0\u00b0\/5.9 in.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wheelbase<\/td>\n65.7 in.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seat height<\/td>\n26.5 in. (laden)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fuel capacity<\/td>\n6.0 gal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Claimed dry weight<\/td>\n805 lb.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available<\/td>\nNow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contact<\/td>\nindianmotorcycles.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
The 2020 Indian Challenger, Challenger Dark Horse, and Challenger Limited<\/p>\n
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The 2020 Indian Challenger, Challenger Dark Horse, and Challenger Limited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2020 Indian Challenger gas tank with large headdress logo<\/p>\n
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2020 Indian Challenger gas tank with large headdress logo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rear view of the 2020 Indian Challenger\u2019s frame-mounted fairing.<\/p>\n
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Rear view of the 2020 Indian Challenger\u2019s frame-mounted fairing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Riding the new high-powered American touring bike, the 2020 Indian Challenger.<\/p>\n
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Riding the new high-powered American touring bike, the 2020 Indian Challenger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Front view of the all-new Indian Challenger fairing.<\/p>\n
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Front view of the all-new Indian Challenger fairing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dual front disc brakes and Brembo calipers on the 2020 Challenger bagger.<\/p>\n
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Dual front disc brakes and Brembo calipers on the 2020 Challenger bagger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The headdress on Indian\u2019s touring bikes seems to get smaller with each new model\u2014a departure from their iconic heritage design.<\/p>\n
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The headdress on Indian\u2019s touring bikes seems to get smaller with each new model\u2014a departure from their iconic heritage design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Saddlebag shape is the same as the Chieftain line, with an added piece on the bottom.<\/p>\n
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Saddlebag shape is the same as the Chieftain line, with an added piece on the bottom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Indian\u2019s new PowerPlus engine in the 2020 Challenger.<\/p>\n
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Indian\u2019s new PowerPlus engine in the 2020 Challenger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The 2020 Challenger Limited with accessories equipped.<\/p>\n
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The 2020 Challenger Limited with accessories equipped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse in Sandstone Smoke.<\/p>\n
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The 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse in Sandstone Smoke.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Exhaust tips on the 2020 Challenger Limited.<\/p>\n
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Exhaust tips on the 2020 Challenger Limited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Billet floorboards are just one of the many accessories offered along with the release of the 2020 Challenger.<\/p>\n
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Billet floorboards are just one of the many accessories offered along with the release of the 2020 Challenger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Front fairing on the 2020 Indian Challenger Limited with the windshield all the way up.<\/p>\n
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Front fairing on the 2020 Indian Challenger Limited with the windshield all the way up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Exhaust tips on the 2020 Challenger Dark Horse.<\/p>\n
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Exhaust tips on the 2020 Challenger Dark Horse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A 43mm inverted fork and Fox rear suspension come standard on the 2020 Challenger.<\/p>\n
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A 43mm inverted fork and Fox rear suspension come standard on the 2020 Challenger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The steep-backed seat we saw equipped on Chieftain models in 2019 has made its way to the Challenger as well.<\/p>\n
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The steep-backed seat we saw equipped on Chieftain models in 2019 has made its way to the Challenger as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The 2020 Indian Challenger is a new type of American touring bike.<\/p>\n
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The 2020 Indian Challenger is a new type of American touring bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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