Indian Motorcycle goes one step further in terms of service and brand quality after the recent launch of ARO (American Racing Operations). The new official division of high-performance components and accessories of the Yankee firm joins the rest of the initiatives that the company is carrying out during the year of its 125th Anniversary celebrations.
Indian Motorcycle “ARO”: American V-Twin innovation and performance
Under the motto “Born on the track. Built for the street. Backed by heritage,” ARO is focused on all those users who want to enjoy some of the brand’s innovations developed on a circuit. In the words of Mike KennedyCEO of Indian Motorcycle, “ARO represents our commitment to performance, authenticity and the continued evolution of American motorcycling, fueled and inspired by our historic investment in racing.”
In this historic launch, ARO debuts with a striking dual-exit exhaust system designed to improve performance on bagger and touring models. He ARO GP Slip-On Exhaust It was designed by Vance & Hines’ Indian motorcycle racing team manager, Terry Vancefounder of one of the industry’s most respected suppliers aftermarketand a true legend in American motorcycle racing.
As a curious fact, it was Kennedy himself who volunteered for the development of this exhaust system. He himself comments: “Our new slip-on exhaust system is truly special, as it represents the first of what we hope will be a long line of high-performance products we will develop.”
Concludes: “I’ve been using a prototype in my own Indian Challenger since Daytona, and I can honestly say that it sounds absolutely incredible and really enhances the experience of driving an Indian PowerPlus bagger.” But this is just the beginning of this story, since the brand has confirmed the launch of new ARO products during this same year 2026.
THE CEO of Indian ends by explaining: “There are so many things I love about my job in the motorcycle industry. Chief among them, however, are product launches. But it’s not every day you get the opportunity to launch a completely new brand. It’s incredibly exciting.”
Concludes: “We have been waiting a long time for a high-performance brand under the Indian Motorcycle umbrella, and I look forward to sharing this exciting new platform with the industry and V-twin lovers around the world.” The ARO GP Slip-On Exhaust is available now for a suggested price of $799.99about 688 euros at the exchange rate. More information and details on the brand’s official website.
