ShopTalk, Weekly Motorcycle Talk Show Podcast!
ShopTalk, Weekly Motorcycle Talk Show Podcast!
Chris Callen
ShopTalk 343 Mike Kennedy Didn't Hold Back, Indian Motorcycle's Big Plans Are Out
1 hour 9 minutes Posted May 25, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
Intro and special guest
Why Indian split from Polaris
Mike Kennedy’s industry background
Racing history and Vance & Hines
Rider-first strategy
The sale to Carolwood
Dealer and rider response
Simplifying the lineup
Scout 60 and U.S. manufacturing
Racing and King of the Baggers
Aftermarket support and ARRO
The ARRO performance brand
Harley-Davidson and Indian under one roof
Closing thoughts and Memorial Day
0:00
1:09:54
Download MP3
Show notes
Here’s a tighter, more podcast-optimized version with stronger flow, cleaner SEO, and better listener engagement: Chris Callen sits down one-on-one with Mike Kennedy for a hard-hitting conversation about the future of Indian Motorcycle after the split from Polaris Inc.. From racing and dealer support to aftermarket partnerships and American manufacturing, nothing is off limits in this deep dive into one of America’s most iconic V-twin brands. Kennedy opens up about his 35 years in the motorcy...