The iconic U.S. brand Indian Motorcycles is back and coming to a dealership in Pompano Beach.
A new store offering 2014 models of the heavyweight bikes officially opens this weekend, with “Demo Days” celebrations on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festivities at Indian Motorcycle of Pompano Beach, at 5111 N. Federal Highway, include a fundraiser for the Big Bike Riders Children’s Foundation.
At the Pompano Beach store, general manager Ron Catronio said some area residents already have pre-ordered bikes, largely men in the 35-to-64 age range.
Some World War II veterans and seniors have stopped in to reminisce, including a 96-year-old who used to ride in Wisconsin.
“The bike has its own personality and following,” said Catronio. “It’s almost like a romance factor.”
Indian Motorcycle plans to reach 140 dealerships nationwide this year. Besides the Pompano Beach store that employs seven people, there also are Florida dealers in Miami, Daytona Beach and Ocala.
