11 Best Indian Motorcycle For Two Riders (With Pictures)

There’s nothing more exciting than taking a modern, Polaris-owned Indian motorcycle out on the open road, except maybe sharing that experience with a friend.

But with such a wide variety of steeds in their stable, not all Indian motorcycles are created equal, regarding two-up riding.

This article lists the best Indian motorcycles for two riders, diving into the engine sizes, passenger footing options, seat, and storage room to help you find a model with enough bikes to share.

1. Indian Chieftain

The Indian Chieftain is a sleek, sporty bagger perfect for two riders.

It comes with a powerful 11ccsCI, 1811 cc air-cooled V-twin motor, a roomy seat with an elevated passenger riding position, and Indian’s rugged passenger pegs and locking hard saddlebags allowing your passenger to pack up to 18 gallons of storage.

Check its specs below.

2. Chieftain Limited

The Chieftain Limited has all the passenger-appealing features as the base model but packs an even larger 116 CI version (1890cc) edition of the Thunderstroke engine, making it even more equipped for transporting the added weight of a passenger and their luggage.

3. Indian Challenger

The Indian Challenger is an excellent choice for two-up riding, thanks to its stock, king/queen style seat, and frame-mounted fairing, including an auto-adjustable windshield that can be raised to protect the passenger, as well as the rider.

Furthermore, the Challenger comes stock with weatherproof, locking hard cases, providing an 18+ gallon storage capacity for you and your passenger. 

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4. Challenger Dark Horse

The Indian Challenger Dark Horse Edition equips a blacked-out version of the PowerPlus Engine that produces 122 horsepower and 128 foot-pounds of torque, giving it plenty of power to carry you, your passenger, and over 18 gallons of your combined luggage in matte-black style.

5. Indian Springfield

One of our favorite Indian motorcycle models for two riders is the Springfield, a roomy and broad vintage-style cruiser with locking hard cases, a quick-release windscreen, and a classic swooping fender.

The Indian Springfield has two sets of highway bars, one each for the rider and the passenger.

The Springfield is powered by the powerful 111 CI air-cooled Thunderstroke V-Twin engine, and also features an old-schooled style saddle – one of the most comfortable passenger seats Indian offers.

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6. Indian Super Chief

A rear passenger pillion, tall windscreen, and leather saddle bags all work together to make the Indian Super Chief an excellent bike for two riders. It stocks the signature Thunderstroke 111 engine.

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7. Super Chief Limited

The Super Chief Limited is even more luxurious than the base model for two-up travel, thanks to its integrated Ride Command Infotainment system, backrest add-ons, and monstrous Thunderstroke 116 air-cooled V-Twin, the biggest engine India makes.

8. Indian Roadmaster

The Roadmaster is an excellent bike for two riders thanks to its stock crash bars, passenger floorboards, and the added luxury of a passenger backrest, which doubles as trunk storage. 

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9. Roadmaster Limited

The Limited edition of the Roadmaster makes riding with two even more accessible, thanks to its bigger 116 CI engine and larger, sportier front wheel.

10. Indian Pursuit Limited

The Indian Pursuit Limited is similar to the Challenger described in a previous section. However, this is made even more comfortable for two riders with the addition of the storage trunk, which doubles as a passenger back and arm rests.

Check its specs below.

11. Pursuit Dark Horse Premium

The Dark Horse version of the Indian Pursuit is a solid choice for two-up riding. The Pursuit Dark Horse adds more than a more aggressive finish; it gives both the rider and passenger comfortable seats.

Please, make sure you also check out our post on best Indian motorcycles for beginners.

Sources

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