CUSTOM INDIAN SPRINTER UNLEASHED
While we try to remain focused on the goings
on around the New Zealand motorcycle scene,
sometimes something so cool comes up we just
have to share it with you. Case in point is the
latest creation from the Workhorse Speedshop in
Belgium which will race in the full Sultans of Sprint
series. The bike itself? One hell of a cool modified
Indian Scout Bobber named ‘Appaloosa’.
We’ve seen Indian’s with a streamliner before
thanks to the joint effort between Indian
Motorcycles and Lee Munro (great-nephew of the
late Burt) in creating the Spirit of Munro landspeed
bike, but the Appaloosa isn’t quite going for the
same sort of speed as the Munro bike.
But in saying that, who cares? Just look how
awesome this thing looks!
The Appaloosa is the result of over 700 hours
of design and fabrication work by Belgium
custom workshop Workhorse, and has been
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supported with technical expertise and top-drawer
components from project partners Akrapovič,
Beringer Brakes, Motorex, Öhlins, and Vibrant
Performance.
The Appaloosa Scout Bobber features a few
custom upgrades beyond the obvious streamliner
faring and extended swingarm which give it its
unique look.
As sprint racing, which the bike was purpose built
for, has no need for a full-sized tank, Workhorse
slimmed down the original (while keeping the
profile intact) and fitted a 2.5-litre fuel cell inside.
That custom extended swingarm is mated to
fully adjustable suspension from the best in the
business, Öhlins. Matching the STX 36 piggyback
rear shocks, Öhlins also supplied Retro 43 front
forks and a steering damper to ensure the
best possible grip and stability enabling the full
performance of the bike to be utilised.