RIP Indian Motorcycles? Polaris just dropped the bombshell: selling a majority stake in Indian Motorcycles to LA private equity firm Carolwood LP! In this raw breakdown on Insane Throttle Biker News, we mourn the end of an era – or is it a fresh start? From the V-twin heartbeat of American cruising to the future under new owners, get the unfiltered truth on why Indian Motorcycles is stepping out solo in Q1 2026. Throttle-twisters, this hits hard – like a kickstand on hot asphalt. Will Indian Motorcycles roar back fiercer, or fade into the sunset? Dive in for all the gritty details!

Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Mourning the End of Polaris-Era Indian Motorcycles

0:58 – The Bombshell: Polaris Sells Majority Stake in Indian Motorcycles 1:41 – What Happened? Private Equity Takeover by Carolwood LP

2:52 – Seamless Transition? Dealers, Warranties & Factories Stay Put 3:28 – Polaris CEO Mike Speetzen Explains the Strategic Shed

3:42 – Financials: $478M Revenue Boost for Polaris EBITDA

4:37 – Heartbreak: Mike Dougherty Retires After 28 Years

5:38 – Polaris Focus Shift: Off-Road Dominance Over Cruisers

6:41 – What’s Next for Riders? Indian Motorcycles Goes Standalone

7:18 – Innovation Unleashed: Faster R&D, Beefier V-Twins & Razor Handling 8:09 – Private Equity Risks: Carolwood LP’s Playbook on Iconic Brands

9:15 – Power Players: Andrew Shanfeld & Adam Rubin on Indian’s Legacy 10:11 – New CEO Mike Kennedy: Harley Vet Takes the Helm

11:26 – RIP or Rebirth? Harley Hunter or Gutted Legend?

12:19 – Upside Potential: Global Grind, Hybrids & Dealer Expansion

13:01 – Rider Impact: Barroom Brawler in a Sea of Safe Spins

13:25 – Join Insane Throttle Biker News – Raw Biker Scoops!