Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today released Episode 2 of its acclaimed Forged video series, spotlighting performance mastermind Kyle Bertsch of Forever Rad as he brings his signature style to the all-new Chieftain PowerPlus.
The Forged series dives into the world of custom motorcycle building with three of the industry’s most innovative builders: Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Forever Rad and Kraus Motor Co., as they each put their stamp on the Chieftain PowerPlus. Episode 2 picks up the story with Kyle Bertsch, a name synonymous with high-performance PowerPlus custom builds.
“Kyle’s deep connection to the PowerPlus engine and relentless drive to redefine performance baggers made him a natural fit for Forged,” said Ola Stenegärd, Director of Industrial Design for Indian Motorcycle. “He doesn’t just build bikes—he elevates them. What he’s done with the Chieftain is nothing short of next-level.”
Founder of Forever Rad, Bertsch has earned a reputation within the V-Twin community for his precise craftsmanship and grassroots ingenuity. From one-off parts to full-on performance builds, Forever Rad has played a critical role in shifting how riders think about baggers and pushing the limits of the PowerPlus platform.
The six-part Forged series is being released on Indian Motorcycle’s YouTube channel. Each episode explores the vision, effort, and craft behind the builders’ custom Chieftain PowerPlus creations, offering a raw and authentic look at the people shaping the future of American V-Twin performance.
Episode 2 is available to watch now at:
VIDEO: A Pioneer Of PowerPlus Customization | FORGED – Episode 2
The Builders
Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg is a six-time X-Games Gold Medalist, an FMX legend, and as of late, a custom bike builder. After getting a taste of the PowerPlus platform’s capabilities and making the V-Twin switch to Indian Motorcycle, he’ll be taking on his first ever custom for the street as well as well hosting this year’s Forged series.
Kyle of Forever Rad has been a go-to performance customizer and parts manufacturer for the PowerPlus platform since its inception, whose grassroots passion for the PowerPlus and painstaking attention to detail have changed the perception of what a performance bagger can be.
Satya Kraus of Kraus Motor Co. is, simply put, the number one name in performance V-twin components for well over a decade. You name it, they make it – and they make it good. Anything they touch will be mean, fast, and ultra-clean.
The Bike
Announced in January this year, the new Chieftain PowerPlus combines bold, aggressive styling with cutting-edge rider assist technologies never before offered in an American V-Twin motorcycle. At its core, the new PowerPlus 112 engine delivers instant acceleration and sustained high-speed performance beyond the limits of traditional American V-Twins. Performance refined and proven in the most demanding of environments with championship wins in the King Of The Baggers race series.
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