2025 Indian Chieftain PowerPlus and Roadmaster PowerPlus – First Look
PowerPlus engine available in 108ci or 112ci
Indian officially pulled the wraps off its expanded PowerPlus touring family, adding two fork-mounted fairing variants and introducing a larger 112ci version of the liquid-cooled engine.
The new Chieftain PowerPlus and Roadmaster PowerPlus join the returning Challenger and Pursuit to offer four different touring models, each with a choice of trim levels. Throw in the Thunderstroke-powered Roadmaster and Chieftain, and Indian has a model for every combination of air- or liquid-cooled, touring or bagger, and fairing- or fork-mounted fairing.
The Chieftain PP and Roadmaster PP share a brand new fairing that combines the batwing silhouette of the Thunderstroke Chieftain with the sculpted contours and venting of the Challenger and Pursuit. Indian claims the new design offers improved handling and stability at high speeds compared to the fairing on the air-cooled models.The fairing encompasses a new LED headlight with integrated daytime running lights.
To further improve handling, the Chieftain PP and Roadmaster PP are equipped with the same inverted forks used on the Challenger and Pursuit, instead of the regular telescopic forks found on the air-cooled models. The rear suspension is likewise identical to the other PowerPlus models, with a single hydraulic preload-adjustable shock, with the Roadmaster and Pursuit models getting electronically-adjustable preload.
Dual Brembo calipers and 320mm discs are standard across all PowerPlus models. Metzeler Cruisetec tires are also standard across the range, with a 130/60 B19 66H tire up front and a 180/60 R 16 80H at the rear.
All four PowerPlus models will be available with either the original 108ci (1,768cc) engine or the new 112ci (1,834cc) version derived from the engine powering Indian’s King of the Baggers racebikes. Indian claims the PP112 produces a peak output of 126 hp (versus 122 claimed by the 108) and 133 lb-ft. at 3600 rpm (versus 128 lb-ft. at 3,800 rpm). The base trim Chieftain PowerPlus and Roadmaster PowerPlus come with the 108 engine but all the trims offer a choice in displacement.
Along with the larger displacement, the models using the PowerPlus 112 engine also receive an expanded bundle of electronic rider aides. Lean-sensitive anti-lock braking and traction control powered by a six-axis Bosch inertial measurement unit returns, along with drag torque control, but for 2025, they are joined by bike hold control, electronic linked braking, plus radar-backed blind spot warning, tailgate warning and rear collision warning systems.
Bike hold control automatically maintains brake pressure to prevent the bike from rolling while at rest on an incline. Linked braking optimizes brake pressure between the front and rear for efficient stopping power. Blind spot warning alerts the rider when another vehicle is in a rear blind spot, while tailgate warning sends an alert when another vehicle is following too close behind. Rear collision warning takes that another step further by flashing the rear lights to alert the other vehicle’s operator.
Interestingly, Indian opted to use just a rear-facing radar, with the sensor attached to the rear lighting unit. Cruise control is standard across the PowerPlus range, but without a front radar, cruising speed won’t automatically adjust to maintain a safe following distance.
All PowerPlus models come equipped with a 7-inch TFT display with Indian’s Ride Command infotainment software with Bluetooth connectivity. Limited and Dark Horse trims receive the upgraded Ride Command+ software which offers GPS turn-by-turn navigation, live traffic and weather overlays, and Apple CarPlay. Ride Command+ also offers a bike locator for remote monitoring of the motorcycle’s location, and detailed system telematics.
Other standard features across all models and trims include selectable ride modes, cylinder deactivation, keyless ignition, USB charging, and remote-locking saddlebags.
The 2025 PowerPlus lineup, in all four models and trim levels, will arrive in dealerships in February.
Trim Level | Starting MSRP | Engine Options | Color Options |
|---|---|---|---|
Chieftain PowerPlus | $26,499 | PowerPlus 108 | Black Metallic |
Chieftain PowerPlus Limited | $27,499 | PowerPlus 108 or PowerPlus 112 | Black Metallic, Sunset Red Metallic, and Heavy Metal |
Chieftain PowerPlus Dark Horse | $28,499 | PowerPlus 108 or PowerPlus 112 | Black Smoke, Sunset Red Smoke, Ghost White Metallic Smoke, and Blue Dusk |
Challenger | $26,499 | PowerPlus 108 | Black Metallic and Heavy Metal Smoke |
Challenger Limited | $27,499 | PowerPlus 108 or PowerPlus 112 | Black Metallic, Ghost White Metallic with Black Metallic, and Sunset Red Metallic |
Challenger Dark Horse | $28,499 | PowerPlus 108 or PowerPlus 112 | Black Smoke, Springfield Blue, Frost Silver Smoke, and Moss Green |
Roadmaster PowerPlus Limited | $31,999 | PowerPlus 108 or PowerPlus 112 | Black Metallic, Sunset Red Metallic, and Spirit Blue Metallic |
Roadmaster PowerPlus Dark Horse | $33,499 | PowerPlus 108 or PowerPlus 112 | Black Smoke, Nara Bronze Smoke, Storm Gray, and Sunset Red Smoke |
Pursuit Limited | $31,999 | PowerPlus 108 or PowerPlus 112 | Black Metallic, Maroon Metallic, Springfield Blue, and Heavy Metal with Black Metallic |
Pursuit Dark Horse | $33,499 | PowerPlus 108 or PowerPlus 112 | Black Smoke, Heavy Metal, Sunset Red Smoke with Black Smoke, Springfield Blue Vivid Crystal with Black Vivid Crystal, and Ghost White Metallic Crystal with Black Vivid Crystal |
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Literally just a Challenger with a Chieftain fairing. Honestly I'd rather have a Thunderstroke Challenger, but whatever, let me know when the Super or Sport Chief gets the good one
as they say, is more fun to chase a fast vehicle with a slow one, than chase a slow vehicle with a fast one.
and 'strong" and "overweight wallowing tank" are not the same thing.