Indian Riders Motorcycle Group members from around Australia will head to the nostalgic Cooly Rocks On Festival in Coolangatta from June 5-9.
Indian Motorcycle Australia spokesman Christopher Gale says the Coolangatta festival is a “national gathering at a preexisting event which complements our brand”, rather than a traditional motorcycle rally.
Chris says more details about the IRMG involvement at Cooly Rocks On will be released to members soon.
“It’s still a work in process,” he says.
Cooly Rocks On
Image from Cooly Rocks On Facebook page
Cooly Rocks On is an annual festival of nostalgic music, dancing, cars, motorcycles and fashion from the 1950s to ‘70s.
Indian Motorcycles is a sponsor at this year’s event which has in the past been sponsored by Harley-Davidson.
The event attracts tens of thousands every year to the Gold Coast.
IRMG
IRMG was formed in 2015 and buyers of new Indian motorcycles have since been given free membership.
“A large proportion of our customers join IMRG and continue to renew their membership,” Chris says.
Members receive a gift pack including a special t-shirt, badges and patches.
When it was formed in 2015, brand manager Peter Harvey said the group would not have chapters and presidents.
“We want to keep it fairly informal, but it will depend on how the members want it to go,” he told us.
The Cooly Rocks On gathering follows other major national events to which IRMG members have been invited.
Ian Moss
A highlight was the 2016 “Ride to Alice” for the Finke Desert Race. Among the riders was Cold Chisel guitarist Ian Moss. The ride aimed to raise awareness for the annual Black Dog Ride which Indian Motorcycles has sponsored in recent years.
Members have also been invited to other major events such as the opening of the Perth dealership.
Mostly IRMG members ride together at dealership level.
The new-for-2019 Indian Roadmaster Elite is an ultra-premium, limited-edition V-twin luxury touring motorcycle–only 200 will be made.
When it comes to Indians built on the Chief platform, with its big, heavily chromed, air-cooled Thunder Stroke 111 V-twin and cavernous saddlebags, the Roadmaster is at the top of the heap. Re-introduced for 2015, the Roadmaster made its debut in 1947, the same year the illuminated Indian head “war bonnet” was first seen on front fenders. Like the original, the new Roadmaster was designed for luxurious, two-up touring, and the modern version has a stylish upper fairing equipped with an electric windscreen, wind-blocking fairing lowers, a large trunk with passenger backrest and a long list of touring amenities.
Designed for two-up touring in style and comfort, the 2019 Indian Roadmaster Elite has a full list of premium touring features.
For 2019, Indian is rolling out the Roadmaster Elite, an ultra-premium, limited-edition model–only 200 will be available–that brings together modern touring features and classic styling, with an exclusive Wildfire Red Candy over Black Crystal paint job with 24-karat gold leaf badging. The pain-staking paint process takes nearly 30 hours to complete and is finished by hand.
The Indian Roadmaster Elite’s exclusive, hand-finished Wildfire Red Candy over Black Crystal paint job with 24-karat gold leaf badging takes nearly 30 hours to complete.
The Roadmaster Elite gets an upgraded 600-watt PowerBand Audio Plus system, with high-output fairing, trunk and saddlebag speakers that are 50 percent louder than the stock system on the 2019 Roadmaster. PowerBand Audio Plus has an enhanced nine-band dynamic equalizer that auto-adjusts at different vehicle speeds to compensate for road, wind and engine noise to deliver clear sound quality regardless of riding condition.
The Indian Roadmaster Elite’s 600-watt PowerBand Audio Plus system has high-output fairing, trunk and saddlebag speakers and an equalizer that auto adjusts based on speed.
Other premium features include leather passenger armrests, billet aluminum rider and passenger floorboards, a premium touring console, billet aluminum pinnacle mirrors and chrome bumpers.
Several technological features are designed to enhancing the riding experience:
Selectable Ride Modes: Tour, Standard and Sport modes allow the rider to adjust the bike’s throttle response to fit their riding preferences.
Rear Cylinder Deactivation: When the engine reaches operating temperature and the ambient temperature exceeds 59 degrees, the rear cylinder will automatically deactivate when the bike is at a standstill, resulting in less engine heat for improved rider comfort in slow-moving or stopped traffic. The rear cylinder instantly reactivates when throttle is applied for a seamless transition to full power. Redesigned fairing lowers provide optimal airflow for improved comfort.
Ride Command: Indian’s Ride Command system is said to be the largest, fastest, most customizable infotainment system on two wheels. The 7-inch, glove-compatible touchscreen features turn-by-turn navigation, customizable rider information screens, Bluetooth compatibility and pairing with the Indian Motorcycle Ride Command mobile app for remote accessibility to key vehicle information. Riders can also plan a ride route with up to 100 points on the Ride Command website and wirelessly transfer it to the bike via Bluetooth.
Indian’s Ride Command infotainment system has a 7-inch, glove-compatible touchscreen, turn-by-turn navigation, customizable rider information screens, Bluetooth compatibility and pairing with Indian’s mobile app.
Standard Roadmaster features are also found on the Elite, including full LED lighting, a leather two-up touring seat with individual seat heaters, ABS, heated grips, keyless ignition, an electric windscreen, central locks for the luggage and more than 37 gallons of storage space, including a trunk that holds two full-face helmets.
Pricing for the 2019 Indian Roadmaster Elite starts at $36,999 and it’s available now.
Bigger doesn’t always mean better, and fortunately for those of us looking for a fun, affordable motorcycle there are more choices than ever. Nearly every manufacturer now offers at least one model that will fit just about any rider’s size and/or budget.
Scroll down for Rider’s 2019 list of Best Bikes for Smaller Riders and Budgets. When possible we’ve included a link to our review, making it easy for you to get a real ride evaluation. We’ve also included the 2019 model year’s U.S. base MSRP (as of publication), seat height and claimed wet weight (when a wet weight was not available from the manufacturer, the claimed dry weight is listed). For more details, you can read our review, which includes comprehensive specs, or click on the bike’s name to be taken directly to the manufacturer’s page.
BMW F 750 GS
2019 BMW F 750 GS (Photo by Kevin Wing)
BMW F 750 GS
$10,395
32.1-inch seat w/ optional 31.1-inch seat or 30.3-inch seat
493 lbs.
