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The Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company was founded in 1901, by former bicycle racers George M. Hendee and Oscar Hedstrom, and is based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Formed two years before the Harley-Davidson Company, The Indian Motorcycle is America`s oldest motorcycle brand.

The first Indian had a 1.75 BHP, single cylinder engine. The motorcycle was an instant success with sales increasing rapidly during the next decade. The famous diamond framed Indian Single was launched in 1904. The engine of the bike was built by the Aurora Firm in Illinois. It was available in the deep red color thats synonymous with the Indian Motorcycle till date. The popularity of the Indian Motorcycle grew to such an extent, that in 1913 the company sold nearly 32,000 bikes. Erwin "Cannonball" Baker, one of the Indians most famous riders, made a strong show by setting numerous racing and long-distance records on the Indians first V-twin bike. The Powerplus, a side-valve V-twin engine, was unveiled in 1916 and was successful both as the basis for a racing bike as well as a roadster. Modified versions of the Powerplus are still used in Indian Motorcycles. Jake De Rosier, another Indian Motorcycle superstar, won an estimated 900 races on dirt-tracks and boards.