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Indian Motorcycle Begins New Independent Era as Carolwood LP Takes Control in 125th Anniversary Year
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February 2, 2026 – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, announced today that Carolwood LP has officially closed its agreement with Polaris to acquire the historic American motorcycle business.
MotoGP’s 2027 Rule Shake-Up Explained: Why Rossi’s VR46 Could Be Perfectly Placed to Pounce
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If you’ve been watching modern MotoGP and thinking, “These bikes are starting to look like fighter jets that accidentally found a pair of handlebars,” you’re not alone.
Why Did Motorcycles in the UK Change From Everyday Transport to Weekend Hobby?
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For much of the post-war period, motorcycles weren’t a lifestyle choice in the UK — they were a solution. Cheap to buy, cheap to run, easy to maintain, and perfectly suited to short-to-medium commutes.
Indian Motorcycle 125th Anniversary: 1901 Origins, Iconic Bikes and the 2026 Celebrations
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In a world obsessed with the next big thing, Indian Motorcycle stands proudly apart. Not because it chases trends, but because it helped create them. Founded in 1901, Indian isn’t just celebrating an anniversary in 2026
Indian Motorcycle & Black Sabbath: Inside the Finished Sport Chief RT That Stole MCL25
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When a custom build is teased, imagined, and talked about for months, there’s always a danger the finished article won’t live up to the mythology. This one didn’t just live up to it – it parked itself under the show lights at MCL25 and dared anyone to look away.