The Indian Challenger RR is an exclusive motorcycle designed by Indian Motorcycle Racing and S&S Cycle`s . Only 29 of these custom-built bagger machines will be available and are a tribute to the current King of the Baggers, Tyler O’Hara.
The Indian Challenger RR was built to race specifications for the 2022 season. Fans and collectors can now purchase a purpose-built Bagger motorcycle for the first time. It is hand-built and tuned with the same setup that won O’Hara the title. This gives Indian Motorcycle and S&S Cycle’s fans and collectors the opportunity to own a piece of history.
A true race bike – without street credentials
Gary Gray, vice president of racing, technology and service at Indian Motorcycle, points out that the Challenger RR is a true race bike without street legal certification, much like the legendary FTR750. In the right hands, it will achieve a podium finish in MotoAmericas Mission King of the Baggers racing series.
The technical specifications of the Indian Challenger Race Replica are impressive. The bike features S&S 2-1 racing exhaust system, 17″ racing wheels, Dunlop racing tires, S&S adjustable billet triple clamps, Öhlins FGR250 fork, TTX Öhlins shocks, carbon side cases, among others, FRP rear fender, a Saddlemen race seat (raised), an Aero headlight insert, an Aero windshield, an S&S nose spoiler, an S&S rearset footpeg system, S&S camshafts, a 112 CID big bore cylinder/piston kit, an S&S air intake system with 78mm throttle bodies, CNC ported cylinder heads, S&S adjustable billet rocker arms, a Hayes rear brake caliper with EBC disc and SBS pads, Brembo M4 front brake calipers, 330mm discs, SBS pads, an S&S automatic chain tensioner, a Maxx fully adjustable ECM, an AIM DL2 data logger/dash, a quickshifter kit, an S&S billet clutch cover, an S&S adjustable handlebar and an S&S modified swingarm.
Racing in Indian Motorcycle’s DNA
Racing and winning has always been an important part of Indian Motorcycle’s DNA. From Oscar Hedstrom’s dominance of endurance racing at the turn of the century, to O.C. Godfrey winning at the famed Isle of Man in 1911, to the modern Wrecking Crew’s six consecutive American Flat Track championships from 2017 to 2022, and the brand’s two King of the Baggers championships in 2020 and 2022, Indian Motorcycle has built an impressive racing history.
Conclusion
Indian Motorcycle Racing and S&S Cycle`s have made another history in the world of racing with the Indian Challenger RR. Only 29 lucky people will have the chance to own one of these limited edition motorcycles. The Indian Challenger RR is a tribute to the reigning King of the Baggers champion Tyler O’Hara and offers racers and collectors the opportunity to own a unique piece of history.
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