Metzeler Cruisetec™: exclusive original equipment for the new Indian Challenger [PHOTO]

Metzeler is a development partner and supplier of Indian® Motorcycle, talking about the new one Challenger. The tyres Cruisetec™ they were selected as exclusive original equipment of the US bagger, after a joint development phase between the brands' Research & Development and Testing departments, as reported.

Collaboration

A joint work between the specialists of Metzeler e Indian® Motorcycle, defining a symbiotic work between the compounds Cruisetec™ , Challenger signed Indian. A synergy that has grown since the beginning. The German brand itself, taking up the indications on the subject, was active during the development of the project, providing indications for refinement “the pleasure of driving”.
The example represents a redefinition of the American bagger, underlining the technological evolution of the brand itself Indian® Motorcycle. The Challenger has a die-cast aluminum frame to which is connected a chassis characterized by an upside-down fork and a single shock absorber with hydraulic preload, then a powerful Brembo braking system with 4-piston radial calipers. Three riding modes present in a sophisticated framework that also includes driving assistance systems with a 6-axis inertial platform. The propulsion unit is the most powerful ever made by the manufacturer, a new one twin cylinder a V da 60th PowerPlus di 1769 cc, corresponding to 108 cubic inches, which develops 122 horses a 5.550 rpm and a pair of 178 Nm a 3.800 rpm, liquid cooled as indicated.
To all versions of the new one Challenger, including the Dark Horse , Limited, are associated i Cruisetec™ in size 130 / 60B19 66H at the front e 180 / 60R16 80H in the area behind, always repeating what has been reported.

Photo: Metzeler – Indian® Motorcycle