Indian Motorcycle has launched the fourth season of its FORGED custom build series. Focusing on the new-for-2025 Indian Chieftain PowerPlus, three builders were invited to fabricate one-of-a-kind custom bikes that deliver a unique combination of performance and style.
This week’s installation features Satya Kraus of Kraus Moto. The first FORGED custom video featured Jermy “Twitch” Stenberg, and the second featured Kyle Bertsch from Forever Rad in Missouri. This video focuses on the design and development of the Kraus Chieftain PowerPlus. —Ed.
Since he was a young boy, Satya Kraus has always been drawn to motorcycles – it wasn’t just a fascination, it was an obsession. In the late ‘90s, Kraus cut his teeth in the custom chopper scene, drawn in by the raw artistry and hands-on craftsmanship that defined the era. It wasn’t just about the bikes; it was about the builders, the metal, the pride in making something real. That passion never faded – in fact, it grew. Fueled by a deep respect for the craft and the culture, Satya turned his passion into a career. Today, his aftermarket motorcycle parts company, Kraus Motor Co., stands as a tribute to that lifelong love – built by a rider, for riders, with the soul of a craftsman in every piece.
Indian Motorcycle’s FORGED program is a six-part video series highlighting three unique interpretations of the all-new 2025 Chieftain PowerPlus. Each design and development video will roll out in the coming weeks, while final reveals will take place later this summer.
With the all-new Chieftain PowerPlus, Indian Motorcycle has redefined the American V-Twin bagger market. Designed with distinctive American style, the Chieftain PowerPlus features rider-assist technologies never before offered in an American V-Twin motorcycle and is powered by Indian Motorcycle’s championship-winning PowerPlus 112 engine.
For more information, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow the FORGED custom build series on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
For more details about the 2025 Indian Chieftain PowerPlus, you can read our first ride review and watch our video review of the bike below.
