To coincide with its 125th anniversary, Indian Motorcycle kicked off the New Year by unveiling the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage— a reimagination of a timeless classic modernized for today’ s enthusiasts.

Inspired by World War II-era Chief models, the new Chief Vintage is a tribute to an American classic from the heart of the golden age of motorcycling, fusing classic design with power, precision, and innovation.

INDIAN DESIGN With sculpted lines that pay homage to postwar classics, Indian says its Chief Vintage is designed to look like it rolled straight off the production line in the 1940s. Its valanced front fender is complemented by the lit headdress ornament, while a narrow rear subframe and vintage handlebars reference the era’ s designs. A vintage solo seat is reimagined to maximize comfort and support, while wirespoke wheels complete the American design.

The engine features non-machined black cylinders and silver-painted cylinder heads and pushrod tubes. These painted components and non-machined fins pay tribute to the raw aluminum finishes found on the original Chief models.

Lower Closeouts to reduce wind and shield road debris.

Weather-resistant vinyl saddlebags offer riders the option to add more than five gallons of storage per bag. Complementing the collection are select Premium Handle Grips that elevate both style and tactile feel, while available rider floorboards offer a wider, more stable platform for increased comfort and control.

For two-up riding, riders can purchase the Classic Solo Seat with a matching Passenger Pillion, while a Passenger Touring Backrest Pad can also be added.

On the performance side, the Pathfinder 5¾-inch adaptive LED headlight automatically adjusts for turns and provides an added layer of safety during night riding. The precision-engineered Chief Stage 1 slip-on exhaust produces a deep, powerful tone while improving acceleration and throttle response.

Complementing the exhaust, the slash cut tips add visual flair and enhance the exhaust growl, with the Thunderstroke Stage 1 High- Flow Air Intake improving engine breathing for smoother, more responsive power delivery.

Starting at $ 19,999, the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage is available in Black Metallic and Indian Motorcycle Red and will arrive at dealerships in March.( Photo: Indian Motorcycle)

Starting at $ 19,999, the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage is available in Black Metallic and Indian Motorcycle Red and will arrive at dealerships in March.

PERFORMANCE AND TECHNOLOGY Powering the Chief Vintage is Indian’ s aircooled Thunderstroke 116 V-twin engine, delivering 120 ft-lb. of torque. Three selectable ride modes— Tour, Standard, and Sport— allow riders to tailor throttle response.

The bike is equipped with Indian’ s 4−inch round touchscreen display. The 2026 system features all-new software, improving startup time and loading times by approximately 25 %. The new software introduces Indian’ s appenhanced navigation, delivering integration between a rider’ s mobile phone and their on-bike display.

INDIAN ACCESSORIES Launching with Chief Vintage is a curated selection of premium accessories. Riders can equip front Highway Bars for low-speed tip-over protection and add Highway Bar

KYMCO USA is rolling out the 2026 Downtown GT 125i, a premium 125cc scooter aimed at urban commuters and entry-level street riders seeking higher-end features without stepping up in displacement.

PREMIUM FEATURES IN AN ENTRY SEGMENT

Powered by a fuel-injected 125cc engine producing 12.9 horsepower, the Downtown GT 125i comes equipped with a CVT transmission, Traction Control System( TCS), and Anti- Lock Braking System( ABS)— a feature set not commonly found in the 125cc category. Additional highlights include:

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