2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD
FIRST RIDE
P76
ings: nostalgic styling with plenty of chrome
(must love fender skirts!), standard creature
comforts such as keyless ignition, ABS, and
electronic cruise control, 16-inch Dunlop Elites
(130 up front and 180 out back), and of course,
that seemingly bottomless Thunder Stroke 111 V-
twin powerplant. To call it a "brand new model"
might be still more exaggeration, but here's the
bottom line: the Springfield succeeds on its
own merits by borrowing features of Indian's
established models and incorporating them into
a touring bagger with signature style and excep-
tional handling.
The capacious, remote-lockable hard bags
are direct from the Chieftain and Roadmas-
ter, and they snap off in seconds with simple,
sturdy clamps to reveal sleek rear fender skirts.
To accommodate a passenger as well as the
optional top case (the same integrated trunk
that's standard on the Roadmaster and avail-
Side bags are easily removable.
The new
Springfield will
have an MSRP
of $21,499.
