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Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, unveils a one-of-a-kind custom Chieftain PowerPlus built for former UFC World Champion Cody “No Love” Garbrandt. Built by Kraus Motor Co., a recognized leader in high-end motorcycle components and custom fabrication, the aggressive and performance-driven Chieftain PowerPlus is the final installment in the Forged series which unites top custom builders with elite athletes and cultural icons to push the limits of V-Twin performance and design.
Known for its rider-first engineering and innovative parts development, Kraus delivered a build that perfectly embodies Garbrandt’s bold and no-compromise spirit. With extensive use of billet aluminium, carbon fibre and handcrafted components, the build enhances both the performance and aesthetics of the Indian Chieftain PowerPlus, highlighting Kraus Motor Co.’s commitment to performance and quality while showcasing their ongoing development of high-end aftermarket parts for Indian Motorcycle models.
“We designed this bike not only to represent what’s possible, but to help define what’s next,” said Kraus Motor Co. founder Satya Kraus. “It was about pushing the boundaries of performance and design and creating parts that riders can actually use and feel the difference. Partnering with Cody and Indian Motorcycle gave us the chance to prototype new components and rethink what a Chieftain can be. This bike is just a straight street ripper. There’s no BS. There’s no glossy paint. There’s no fancy this or that. It’s classy but it’s mean, and it’s all about business.”
Renowned for his fearless, high impact fighting style, Garbrandt was closely involved throughout the project.
“When I got the opportunity for the Forged series, it was amazing,” said Garbrandt. “And once I was paired with Kraus, I was like a kid on Christmas and couldn’t wait to get on the bike. I rock a lot of Kraus products on my other bikes and just know that those guys are riders, through and through. It’s one of the best days of my life to be able to have a bike that’s built by them that I’m going to ride and really enjoy. Getting on it, I was just super impressed. I mean, I had my cheeks hurt from smiling so much. I don’t think I’ve smiled that much on a bike.”
Designed and fabricated in-house at Kraus Motor Co., this one-of-a-kind machine is a showcase of next-level craftsmanship tailored to meet Garbrandt’s dynamic style and personal aesthetic.
Indian Chieftain PowerPlus by Kraus Motor Co.
- Black Stone Tek Forged Carbon Wheels/Brocks Performance
- Kraus RTX8 Brake Caliper
- Kraus RT Performance Brake Pads
- Kraus ARP Caliper Hardware Kit
- Spiegler Brake Lines
- Kraus Öhlins Inverted Front End
- DTF Carbon Front Fender
- Kraus Low Profile Spoke Mount Hardware
- Denali D14 Headlight
- Denali D4 Running/Turn Signal Lights
- Klockwerks Chieftain Windshield
- Kraus Hart-Luck Riser Base
- Kraus Shorty Bar Mounts
- Kraus Stainless KR Low Bar – Thermal Gold
- Indian Raidal RS Mirrors by Rizoma
- Kraus Radial Master Cylinder, Clutch Perch, Adjustable Levers
- Hart-Luck ODI Grips
- DTF Carbon Dash Cover
- Custom Tank Emblems
- Kraus Seat by Saddlemen
- Kraus Coil Relo Mount
- Kraus Charcoal Canister Delete Cover
- Kraus Max Lean Floorboards
- Kraus Adjustable Foot, Shift, and Brake Levers
- Kraus Passenger Foot Pegs Mounts
- Kraus Max Lean Mini Boards
- Kraus Custom Derby Cover
- Modified OEM Side Panels
- Custom Trimmed DTF Carbon Rear Fender w/ Billet Machined Tail Lip
- Custom Kraus Billet Bag Mounts
- Fabricated Aluminum Bag Supports with Custom Bag Hardware
- Custom Chopped Saddlebags
- Kraus Hinge Cover
- Ciro Saddlebag Lights
- Polished Swing Arm
- Modified Öhlins Adjustable Rear Shock
- Preload Adjuster Mount
- Kraus Rear RTX8 Brake Caliper
- Kraus Rear Radial Caliper Mount – 108mm
- Fab28 Custom Stainless Exhaust System
- Modified Front Sprocket Cover
- Chain Drive Kit
- DID 530 Chain
- Kickstand Extension Puck
- Low Mount License Plate Mount
VIDEO: Cody Garbrandt Sees His Custom Indian Chieftain PowerPlus for the First Time
Forged: Custom #IndianChieftain PowerPlus Series
Forged is a YouTube series where three industry legends tear down and rebuild the all-new Chieftain PowerPlus for a special rider of their choice.
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.
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.
The Builders
Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg is a six-time X-Games Gold Medallist, 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 Bertsch 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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Notes to Editors
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