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- 1911 Indian Motorcycle - The Indian Motocycle [<em>sic</em>] Manufacturing Company of Springfield, Massachusetts, was on its way to becoming the world's largest motorcycle builder when this 1911 model appeared. The bike benefited from a mechanical oil pump and a "Cradle Spring Fork" that cushioned the ride at the front tire. Both were introduced for 1910. The fork design remained an Indian hallmark until 1945.
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1911 Indian Motorcycle
The Indian Motocycle [sic] Manufacturing Company of Springfield, Massachusetts, was on its way to becoming the world's largest motorcycle builder when this 1911 model appeared. The bike benefited from a mechanical oil pump and a "Cradle Spring Fork" that cushioned the ride at the front tire. Both were introduced for 1910. The fork design remained an Indian hallmark until 1945.
- 1904 Indian Motorcycle - The Indian Motocycle [<em>sic</em>] Manufacturing Company was founded in Springfield, Massachusetts, as the Hendee Manufacturing Company in 1901. In the 1910s, Indian became the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. The demand for military motorcycles during World War I, and the growth of strong competitors like Harley-Davidson, started the company's long decline that ended with bankruptcy in 1953.
- 1904
- Collections - Artifact
1904 Indian Motorcycle
The Indian Motocycle [sic] Manufacturing Company was founded in Springfield, Massachusetts, as the Hendee Manufacturing Company in 1901. In the 1910s, Indian became the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. The demand for military motorcycles during World War I, and the growth of strong competitors like Harley-Davidson, started the company's long decline that ended with bankruptcy in 1953.