New PowerPlus 112 engine to debut on 2025 models
Powered by its steadfast commitment to innovation and driving the V-Twin category forward, Indian Motorcycle, has expanded its PowerPlus family with the 2025 Chieftain PowerPlus and Roadmaster PowerPlus. In addition, the company introduced a 112ci (1,834 cc) version of its PowerPlus engine after two years of developing and refining it through the Indian Motorcycle Racing program en route to the team’s 2024 King of the Baggers championship.
As with the Indian Challenger and Indian Pursuit chassis-mounted fairing models, these new PowerPlus fork-mounted fairing models combine a classic muscular American V-Twin style with rider-assist technologies never before offered in an American V-Twin motorcycle. Meanwhile, the new PowerPlus 112 engine expands on the unparalleled performance of its 108ci (1768 cc) predecessor – going beyond the power limitations of traditional V-Twin motors to deliver more consistent, sustainable power, with instant acceleration and effortlessly sustained high speeds within every gear throughout the range.
New PowerPlus 112
Taking bagger and touring performance to an entirely new level is the PowerPlus 112, unleashing 126 horsepower and 181.4 Nm. The contemporary design of the PowerPlus — a high-revving, liquid-cooled engine with overhead cams and 4 valves per cylinder — delivers both high horsepower and high torque.
This unique combination delivers an unmatched ride without sacrifices – optimizing acceleration across the rev range for unrivaled passing power in every gear. With the PowerPlus, riders don’t have to constantly shift to keep up, as with traditional push rod V-Twins. When in doubt, don’t shift, because the power is right there waiting. Just twist the throttle.
Prior to its launch, the PowerPlus 112 was tested and refined in the most demanding environment – racing. Powering the Indian Motorcycle factory race team, the PowerPlus 112 helped deliver the 2024 King of the Baggers championship. Now, for European markets, the same PowerPlus 112 is standard across the 2025 PowerPlus family, including Chieftain, Indian Challenger, Roadmaster, and Indian Pursuit.
