Indian Motorcycle Announces SPORT CHIEF RT Custom Contest [First6]

What is the “First 6” Custom Contest?

Polaris, a Minnesota-based powersports brand based in America, announced the “First 6” customization contest at the Moto Bike Expo in Verona, Italy, featuring the newly announced 2025 Indian Sport Chief RT.

The “First 6” collection of club-style customizations, chosen by public vote, are crafted by select Indian Motorcycle dealers across Europe, showcasing the artistic craftsmanship of Indian dealers.

Inspired by the new Sport Chief RT’s aggressive styling and dynamic riding character, six dealers have transformed the RT’s performance cruiser with unique, innovative designs, beautiful custom finishes, and creative flair.

For custom builder and Indian Motorcycle Design Director Ola Stenegard, “First 6” is a passion project that connects with the factory design team’s key principle: “Custom is the key.”

Stenegard,

Design Director, Indian Motorcycle

“When designing, we always keep customization in mind, ensuring the bikes we create are as accessible as possible. The First 6 is the culmination of that process, and as always, we’re truly amazed by the results, especially considering the incredibly short time it took to create these bikes from the sketches the dealers provided during the selection process.” ”

The paint job level is next-level, and the close-up detail is astounding. You discover something new about each custom build every time you look at it,” Stenegard said.

Each dealer had just six weeks from acquiring their base Sport Chief RT to bringing their completed Club Style custom to the Verona show, proving they can perform admirably under such pressure.

Due to the high level of competition in the First 6 Sport Chief RT Custom Contest, the public vote to select the winner is likely to be close.

Voting will run until Tuesday, February 11, and the winning bike will be announced at the Salon Du2 Roues (Lyon Motor Show), taking place February 13-16 in Lyon, France.

Contest voting link: https://bit.ly/indianmotorcyclertcontest

“First 6” SPORT CHIEF RT Customs

[AMERICAN GRAFFITI] Indian Motorcycle Praha, Czech Republic

Representing the brand since 2013, Indian Motorcycle Praha is one of the first modern-day Indian Motorcycle dealers in Europe, continuing the great tradition of Prague, where the first dealer, Frantisek Marik, sold over 6,500 motorcycles in the 1920s.

As all members of the team are racers and adrenaline sports lovers, their inspiration for their custom bikes is firmly rooted in the American racing scene, and when they decided to paint the entire bike and frame to celebrate everything they love about the world of American racing culture, the name “American Graffiti” immediately came to mind.

【BASTARD】 MotoStrada Porto, Portugal

MotoStrada Port has been the exclusive Indian Motorcycle dealer since 2015, and the team prides itself on building close relationships with its customers and sharing the same deep passion as its riders: customization. Inspired by Indian Motorcycle’s performance and racing DNA, the team chose a design reminiscent of the King of Baggers and Super Hooligan racers, striving to capture the Sport Chief RT’s street racer spirit while using as many OEM accessories and parts as possible.

[HODA KEY] Styrian Motor Cycle, Austria

Markus Klasser, owner of Styrian Motor Cycle (Southern Austria), has been involved with the Indian brand since 2013 and is one of the original dealers in Europe. Markus is passionate about motorcycles and says he finds inspiration for customizations every day. The

Styrian Motor Cycle team drew inspiration from Indian Motorcycle’s history and their experience with the brand’s evolution over the years. Building on the Club Style, Hoka Key emphasized the Sport Chief RT’s clean, simple lines and powerful mechanical V-twin design.

【NO COMPLY SOCIETY】 Krazy Horse, United Kingdom

Krazy Horse, based in the UK since 1995, has been an essential part of the motorcycle custom culture for over 30 years, from vintage V-twins to the world’s finest custom Indian motorcycles.

No Comply Society is inspired by all categories of custom culture, from the world of motorcycles and cars to the club scene, but adds its own unique twist to various elements of the motorcycle and art worlds, resulting in a design that respects them.

【THE QWETCHER】Biker Syndicate, Switzerland

Biker Syndicate has been based in Lausanne, Switzerland, since 1992 and joined the Indian Motorcycle dealership in 2014. Continuously meeting the needs of Swiss riders, the company opened a new location in Crissier in 2019.

Qwetcher pays homage to Biker Syndicate’s home state of Vaud, Switzerland. In Vaud dialect, “qwetcher” means “to tweet,” reflecting the pride of true patriots. For them, Qwetcher delivers a vibrant, resonant sound, whispering and humming like a motorcycle tweeting its history and personality to its riders. With a modest yet expressive presence, it whispers the free spirit of the endless road to those who listen.

[TOP FUEL] Indian Motorcycle Metz, France

A hub of the local motorcycle community, Indian Motorcycle Metz has been expressing their passionate commitment to Indian Motorcycle through exceptional custom creations since 2017.

Top Fuel, as the name suggests, draws inspiration from NHRA, NASCAR and King Of The Baggers. With Indian Motorcycle winning the 2024 King of the Baggers championship, the Indian Motorcycle Metz team was inspired to blend club style with the feel of a race bagger.

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