Indian Sport Chief RT First 6 Design Contest - Cast Your Vote!

Powerful Customizations of the New Indian Sport Chief RT

How do you make a new model turn heads? Get six different custom experts to give it an immediate, bold, and striking transformation! That's exactly what Indian did, letting six custom shops transform the brand-new Sport Chief RT — and you have until February 11, 2025, to help decide which one is the coolest!

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published on 1/29/2025

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Building on the aggressive style and dynamic handling that the new Indian Sport Chief RT is set to deliver, the six dealer-crafted models showcased at the Verona Moto Bike Expo offer unique designs, custom finishes, and creative interpretations of the RT’s roots as a performance cruiser. According to Ola Stenegärd, renowned customizer and Director of Design at Indian Motorcycle, the "First 6" is a passionate project that aligns perfectly with one of the design team’s core principles: Customization runs deep in Indian's veins!

Every Fresh Look at the Sport Chief RT First 6 Models Reveals Something New

“When we design a model, we always keep the customizers in mind to ensure that the bikes we produce are as easy to modify as possible. The 'First 6' is the result of this process, and as always, I’m thrilled with the outcomes, especially since our dealers had very little time to build these bikes from the sketches they submitted during the selection process,” says Stenegärd. “The paintwork is top-notch, and the close-up details are simply incredible. With each viewing, you discover something new on every model.”

Voting is Open Until February 11, 2025 - Cast Your Vote!

Each dealer had just six weeks to go from receiving the base Indian Sport Chief RT to delivering a finished Club Style model for the Verona Show, demonstrating their ability to create impressive results under tight deadlines. Given the high caliber of entries, the public vote to choose the winner is expected to be very close. Voting is open until Tuesday, February 11, and the winning bike will be announced during the Salon du 2 Roues Show in Lyon from February 13 to 16.

Vote Here for the Coolest Indian Sport Chief RT First 6 Model:

https://bit.ly/indianmotorcyclertcontest

Indian Sport Chief RT AMERICAN GRAFFITI by Indian Motorcycle Praha (Czech Republic)

In a team where everyone is a racer and thrill-seeking adrenaline sports enthusiast, the inspirations for the build are deeply rooted in the American racing scene. The name American Graffiti immediately came to the team when they decided to paint the entire bike and frame, celebrating everything they love about the world of American racing culture.

Indian Sport Chief RT AMERICAN GRAFFITI by Indian Motorcycle Praha (Czech Republic)

Indian Sport Chief RT BASTARD by MotoStrada Porto (Portugal)

Inspired by the performance and racing pedigree of Indian Motorcycle, the team opted for a build reminiscent of King of Baggers and Superhooligan racers, while striving to use as much original equipment and parts as possible, maintaining the youthful and street-ready spirit of the Sport Chief RT.

Indian Sport Chief RT BASTARD by MotoStrada Porto (Portugal)

Indian Sport Chief RT HOKA KEY by Styrian Motor Cycle (Austria)

Markus Krasser, the owner of Styrian Motor Cycle (Styria), has been working with the brand since 2013, making him another early European dealer in modern times. Markus is a passionate motorcyclist, stating that he finds new inspiration for custom bikes every day. The team at Styrian Motor Cycle drew inspiration from the history of Indian Motorcycle and their personal experiences with the brand's evolution over the years. Anchored in the Club Style, the Hoka Key stands as a testament to the clean, simple lines of the Sport Chief RT and the raw, mechanical V-Twin motorcycle.

Indian Sport Chief RT HOKA KEY by Styrian Motor Cycle (Austria)

Indian Sport Chief RT NO COMPLY SOCIETY by Krazy Horse (UK)

No Comply Society was inspired by all forms of custom culture, from the motorcycle and car world, including the club scene, but with a different twist and a nod to many other elements of the motorcycle and art world.

Indian Sport Chief RT NO COMPLY SOCIETY by Krazy Horse (UK)

Indian Sport Chief RT THE QWETCHER by Biker Syndicate (Switzerland)

The Qwetcher is a tribute to the roots of Biker Syndicate in Lausanne, in the canton of Vaud. In the Vaud dialect, "qwetcher" means "to murmur," an authentic term that reflects pride in the original language. The Qwetcher reminds them of this murmuring, those small sounds that come alive when the motorcycle whispers its story and personality to the rider. As a discreet yet expressive presence, it whispers to the free spirits of the road, sharing its vibrations and secrets with those who listen. Interesting.

Indian Sport Chief RT THE QWETCHER by Biker Syndicate (Switzerland)

Indian Sport Chief RT TOP FUEL by Indian Motorcycle Metz (France)

Top Fuel, as the name suggests, was inspired by NHRA, Nascar, and King Of The Baggers. When Indian Motorcycle won the King of the Baggers Championship in 2024, the team at Indian Motorcycle Metz was inspired to blend the club style with the vibe of a racing bagger.