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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Indian Motorcycle reveals prices for 2025 Chief, Challenger and other cruisers: Details
American cruiser brand, Indian Motorcycle has revealed the pricing details for its lineup in the Indian market. Although most of its models are offered here through a custom-order system, the manufacturer has disclosed only the entry-level prices for each range. These include the 2025 versions of the Chief, Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, and the top-of-the-line Roadmaster series. These prices apply to all Indian Motorcycle models currently offered in the Indian market and the brand operates showrooms in only six Indian cities - Chandigarh, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kochi. Interested customers can visit their nearest dealership for model-specific pricing, availability, and waiting periods. VinFast VF7, VF6 Review: Good for India or not?| TOI Auto The Chief range comprises six variants namely, Chief Dark Horse , Chief Bobber Dark Horse, Sport Chief, Sport Chief RT, Super Chief Dark Horse, and Super Chief Limited. All are powered by a 1,890cc air-cooled V-twin engine pushing 156Nm at 3,000rpm but differ in design and components. Above the Chief, the Challenger range begins at Rs 36.12 lakh. It includes four main variants, Challenger Limited, Challenger Dark Horse, and two versions equipped with the 112 Pack. Base models come with a 1,768cc liquid-cooled V-twin producing 178Nm at 3,800rpm. The 112 Pack versions upgrade to a 1,834cc engine with 181.4Nm of torque. The limited-run Challenger Elite uses the same larger engine and adds unique styling and features. Next comes the Chieftain line starts at Rs 37.11 lakh (ex-showroom) and is offered in four variants. The Chieftain Dark Horse and Chieftain Limited use the 1,890cc air-cooled motor producing 171Nm at 3,000rpm. The Powerplus Limited and Powerplus Dark Horse variants get the 1,834cc liquid-cooled engine, producing 181.4Nm at 3,800rpm. The Springfield range follows, priced from Rs 41.96 lakh (ex-showroom). Available in standard and Dark Horse variants, both use the 1,890cc air-cooled V-twin, outputting 156Nm at 3,000rpm. Next is the Pursuit range, starting at Rs 43.19 lakh, available in four variants. Regular versions feature the 1,768cc liquid-cooled engine with 178Nm at 3,800rpm, while the 112 Pack versions use the 1,834cc engine with 181.4Nm. The Pursuit Elite adds a hand-painted finish and enhanced equipment. Topping the lineup is the Roadmaster, priced at Rs 48.49 lakh. It comes in four variants namely, standard, Limited, Dark Horse, and Elite—all powered by the 1,890cc air-cooled V-twin producing 156Nm at 3,000rpm. Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Auto recap, June 26: 2025 Indian Motorcycle range launched, JLR to begin local assembly and more
Chief Bobber Dark Horse is the most affordable motorcycle in the brand's portfolio. The prices start at ₹23.52 lakh ex-showroom. Notify me The automotive industry is experiencing rapid changes, which makes it difficult to stay informed about all the latest advancements. At HT Auto, we are dedicated to delivering the most relevant and current information as it becomes available. Below is a concise overview of the key highlights from Wednesday, June 25. 2025 Indian Motorcycle range launched Indian Motorcycle, celebrated as the first motorcycle manufacturer in America, has officially announced the pricing for its 2025 heavyweight lineup in India. The refreshed collection features some of the most legendary cruisers and touring bikes within the brand's offerings—specifically the Chief, Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, and Roadmaster. Every model in the 2025 collection showcases Indian Motorcycle's dedication to superior craftsmanship, exceptional engineering, and a commanding presence on the road. Ranging from minimalist cruisers to extensive touring vehicles, the brand persistently serves riders who desire power, prestige, and an authentic American riding experience. Also Read : Indian Motorcycle announces prices of MY25 bikes. Here's what's on offer JLR to begin local assembly Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), which is owned by Tata Motors, is set to initiate the local assembly of its vehicles in Tamil Nadu, beginning in 2026. This information was confirmed by Tata Motors' Group CFO, PB Balaji, during a recent media engagement. The company intends to start completely knocked down (CKD) operations at the Ranipet facility in Tamil Nadu from the beginning of 2026. Currently, JLR assembles its luxury cars locally at Tata's Pune facility, and will gradually transition to the new Ranipet plant. Tata intends to allocate approximately ₹ 9,000 crore towards the forthcoming Ranipet plant, which is essential for JLR's future strategy. This facility will manufacture the next generation of vehicles for both Tata Motors and JLR, boasting an installed capacity of 250,000 units once it is fully operational. Nevertheless, production will commence in a phased approach, with the goal of reaching full capacity within five to seven years. Also Read : JLR to begin local assembly at Tamil Nadu plant from 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT XX Concept unveiled Mercedes-AMG has formally introduced the GT XX, signifying a significant milestone as its inaugural purpose-built electric concept. Unveiled on June 25, 2025, this four-door GT is not just a design study—it serves as a preview of the manufacturer's first production vehicle constructed entirely on the specialized skateboard architecture. Also Read : Mercedes-Benz AMG GT XX Concept unveiled with 360 kmph top speed Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 27 Jun 2025, 08:00 AM IST
The National
2 days ago
- Politics
- The National
I spent four years in Iran's Evin Prison, but strength has come from it
The retired civil engineer, now 71, had been visiting his mum in the north of Tehran when he was suddenly arrested and imprisoned having been falsely accused of spying for Israel's Mossad Intelligence agency, despite having lived in the UK for 20 years. He spent nearly five years in the jail in foul conditions, facing long hours of interrogation and threats, which eventually drove him to attempt to take his own life three times. But through his own and his family's perseverance and determination, he has lived to tell the tale. In March 2022, Ashoori was released from Evin Prison alongside fellow British-Iranian national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. READ MORE: Glasgow arts centre temporarily closes after pro-Palestine protest Their release followed months of intensive diplomatic negotiations between London and Tehran and the repaying of a debt owed by the UK to Iran. The UK paid £393.8m owed to Iran after it cancelled an order for British-made Chieftain tanks following the overthrow of the Shah in the revolution of 1979. Now dad-of-two Ashoori will be sharing his incredible story with the people of Scotland at an exhibition accounting his experiences in Perth, run by the local Amnesty International group. Ashoori told The National he wanted to convey some crucial messages in the account of his ordeal and remind people that what happened to him could have happened to anyone. 'If we as the British public are indifferent to the things that are happening around us, it will come and knock at our door,' he said. 'So we should be vigilant. I was an ordinary person, I was living my own life, and I was involved with engineering, my main hobby was astronomy, nothing to do with politics and I fell into this trap. If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone. 'My other message is that there are two golden rules for victory; golden rule number one is always remember that perseverance pays off, as it did for me. Golden rule number two is never forget golden rule number one. (Image: Amnesty International) 'It was because of perseverance by my family that I am now here. Otherwise I would be among my friends who are now being transferred from Evin prison after that attack to a far worse prison in south of Tehran. Their life has turned from hell, to triple hell." Evin Prison came under attack by Israel earlier this week amid strikes elsewhere in Tehran. The exhibition at St John's Kirk in Perth – devised by Ashoori himself with the support of Amnesty International – will recreate the emotional and physical reality of his detention and will feature personal items Ashoori was able to smuggle out of Tehran's notorious Evin prison after his release. It will feature a reconstruction of his arrest, the crowded conditions in cockroach- and bedbug-infested communal cells, and how the inspiration of hoping to run the London marathon after his release helped Ashoori cope with his time in jail. It is miraculous he is now able to share this story of resolve and courage when a few years before, he had been in solitary confinement, with a floodlight beaming down onto his head 24 hours a day and malfunctioning air conditioning. 'All that it could blow was hot air,' he said. READ MORE: Patrick Harvie and Angus Robertson face-off over Israel divestment 'The food was foul, and I could hear very clearly the sound of crying and whimpering of my neighbouring cells. So, there was sleep deprivation, long hours of interrogation trying to force me to make confessions. 'Then came the threats. They had my laptop, and they printed pictures of my family members. They used to come and say, 'look this is your son smiling, next time you're going to have a picture of his corpse'. 'When you are going through that day after day, you reach a threshold. Eventually, because of those pressures and lack of sleep, you tend to believe what they say. 'I reached a point where I reasoned with myself that the only way to protect my family members from harm was not to be. That led to three suicide attempts. Luckily, I survived.' Amid the torture and despair Ashoori was going through, there was glimpses of hope he held onto, through running while in prison and the poetry society he created with other inmates. One of his fellow prisoners opened his eyes to a collection of poems called Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire, which he reflects on regularly in the healthy, happy life he now leads – which has included him living out his dream of running the London Marathon no less than four times. 'After being released, the Anoosheh Ashoori that was so indifferent to all these things became quite active. So many good things emerged, one of them was the London Marathon, of course,' he said. 'The Flowers of Evil collection of poems [taught us] even from the darkest places, goodness can emerge. Strength can emerge. That is what happened.' The Surviving Evin exhibition is running from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, July 6, at St John's Kirk, Perth.
The National
2 days ago
- Politics
- The National
'I spent four years in Iran's Evin Prison, but strength has come from it'
The retired civil engineer, now 71, had been visiting his mum in the north of Tehran when he was suddenly arrested and imprisoned having been falsely accused of spying for Israel's Mossad Intelligence agency, despite having lived in the UK for 20 years. He spent nearly five years in the jail in foul conditions, facing long hours of interrogation and threats, which eventually drove him to attempt to take his own life three times. But through his own and his family's perseverance and determination, he has lived to tell the tale. In March 2022, Ashoori was released from Evin Prison alongside fellow British-Iranian national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. READ MORE: Glasgow arts centre temporarily closes after pro-Palestine protest Their release followed months of intensive diplomatic negotiations between London and Tehran and the repaying of a debt owed by the UK to Iran. The UK paid £393.8m owed to Iran after it cancelled an order for British-made Chieftain tanks following the overthrow of the Shah in the revolution of 1979. Now dad-of-two Ashoori will be sharing his incredible story with the people of Scotland at an exhibition accounting his experiences in Perth, run by the local Amnesty International group. Ashoori told The National he wanted to convey some crucial messages in the account of his ordeal and remind people that what happened to him could have happened to anyone. 'If we as the British public are indifferent to the things that are happening around us, it will come and knock at our door,' he said. 'So we should be vigilant. I was an ordinary person, I was living my own life, and I was involved with engineering, my main hobby was astronomy, nothing to do with politics and I fell into this trap. If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone. 'My other message is that there are two golden rules for victory; golden rule number one is always remember that perseverance pays off, as it did for me. Golden rule number two is never forget golden rule number one. (Image: Amnesty International) 'It was because of perseverance by my family that I am now here. Otherwise I would be among my friends who are now being transferred from Evin prison after that attack to a far worse prison in south of Tehran. Their life has turned from hell, to triple hell." Evin Prison came under attack by Israel earlier this week amid strikes elsewhere in Tehran. The exhibition at St John's Kirk in Perth – devised by Ashoori himself with the support of Amnesty International – will recreate the emotional and physical reality of his detention and will feature personal items Ashoori was able to smuggle out of Tehran's notorious Evin prison after his release. It will feature a reconstruction of his arrest, the crowded conditions in cockroach- and bedbug-infested communal cells, and how the inspiration of hoping to run the London marathon after his release helped Ashoori cope with his time in jail. It is miraculous he is now able to share this story of resolve and courage when a few years before, he had been in solitary confinement, with a floodlight beaming down onto his head 24 hours a day and malfunctioning air conditioning. 'All that it could blow was hot air,' he said. READ MORE: Patrick Harvie and Angus Robertson face-off over Israel divestment 'The food was foul, and I could hear very clearly the sound of crying and whimpering of my neighbouring cells. So, there was sleep deprivation, long hours of interrogation trying to force me to make confessions. 'Then came the threats. They had my laptop, and they printed pictures of my family members. They used to come and say, 'look this is your son smiling, next time you're going to have a picture of his corpse'. 'When you are going through that day after day, you reach a threshold. Eventually, because of those pressures and lack of sleep, you tend to believe what they say. 'I reached a point where I reasoned with myself that the only way to protect my family members from harm was not to be. That led to three suicide attempts. Luckily, I survived.' Amid the torture and despair Ashoori was going through, there was glimpses of hope he held onto, through running while in prison and the poetry society he created with other inmates. One of his fellow prisoners opened his eyes to a collection of poems called Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire, which he reflects on regularly in the healthy, happy life he now leads – which has included him living out his dream of running the London Marathon no less than four times. 'After being released, the Anoosheh Ashoori that was so indifferent to all these things became quite active. So many good things emerged, one of them was the London Marathon, of course,' he said. 'The Flowers of Evil collection of poems [taught us] even from the darkest places, goodness can emerge. Strength can emerge. That is what happened.' The Surviving Evin exhibition is running from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, July 6, at St John's Kirk, Perth.
India Today
3 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Indian Motorcycle announces 2025 line-up prices in India
Indian Motorcycle, the American motorcycle brand, has announced the official price list for its heavyweight range for the 2025 model year in India. The new prices are now applicable across all Indian Motorcycle dealerships in the country and cover models such as the Chief, Chieftain, Challenger, Springfield, Pursuit, and the flagship year 2025 pricing (ex-showroom):Chief Line-up – Rs 23.52 lakhSpringfield Line-up – Rs 41.96 lakhChallenger Series – Rs 36.12 lakhChieftain Series – Rs 37.11 lakhPursuit Series – Rs 43.19 lakhRoadmaster Series – Rs 48.49 lakhEach of these motorcycles exemplifies Indian Motorcycle's blend of heritage design, robust engineering, and cutting-edge touring on the occasion, Lalit Sharma, Managing Director, Polaris India, said, "'Our heavyweight motorcycles have always stood for power, prestige and the spirit of the open road. With the Model Year 2025 lineup, we continue to offer riders world-class machines that deliver premium experiences across every mile. We invite motorcycle enthusiasts to visit our showrooms and discover these legendary models."Model breakdown Chief Bobber Dark Horse The Chief series continues to be the most accessible entry point into the Indian Motorcycle family, starting at Rs 23.52 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes in six variants powered by a 1,890cc air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 engine producing 156Nm at 3,000rpm. Challenger advertisementMoving up, the Challenger series starts at Rs 36.12 lakh (ex-showroom), offering four variants. Base versions get a 1,768cc liquid-cooled engine with 178Nm torque, while the upgraded models (with the 112 Pack) come with a 1,834cc engine delivering a more substantial 181.4Nm at 3,800rpm. Chieftain Power Plus The Chieftain models, priced from Rs 37.11 lakh (ex-showroom), are split between two engine configurations, the traditional 1,890cc air-cooled Thunderstroke and the modern 1,834cc liquid-cooled PowerPlus motor depending on the variant. Indian Springfield Dark Horse The Springfield, available in standard and Dark Horse trims, starts at Rs 41.96 lakh (ex-showroom) and retains the classic 1,890cc air-cooled motor. Indian Pursuit Dark Horse Touring enthusiasts will appreciate the Pursuit series (from Rs 43.19 lakh (ex-showroom), also available in multiple variants with the option of the 112 Pack for enhanced performance and features. The premium Pursuit Elite adds exclusive styling and creature comforts. Roadmaster PowerPlus Dark Horse Topping the range is the Roadmaster, starting at Rs 48.49 lakh (ex-showroom). This tourer is available in standard, Limited, Dark Horse, and Elite variants, all powered by the same 1,890cc engine known for its smooth, torque-rich the heavyweight lineup is now official, Indian Motorcycle has confirmed that the 2025 Scout series will be launched in India later this year. Meanwhile, the globally available FTR model has been discontinued due to underwhelming Indian Motorcycle operates showrooms in six Indian cities including Chandigarh, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
