When was the first Indian motorcycle model made?

Indian Motorcycles manufactured its first prototype in 1901, along with two additional production units. In 1902, Indian Motorcycles began selling to the public, featuring a chain-driven drive train and streamlined styling. By 1908, the Massachusetts-based company manufactured the loop-frame design that it still uses for modern-day motorcycles.

Polaris Industries purchased Indian Motorcycles in 2011. As of 2015, it manufactures six different motorcycle models. The Indian Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse and Chief Vintage are cruiser-style motorcycles featuring Indian's Thunder Stroke 111 engine with 119 foot-pounds of torque. Indian's Chieftain and Roadmaster models place the Thunder Stroke 111 engine on a touring motorcycle frame. The lightweight Indian Scout features a 69-cubic-inch V-twin engine and modern styling.