Indian Motorcycle has launched a new performance product lineup called American Racing Operations. Kicking off the launch is the debut of the new ARO GP Slip-on Exhaust.
ARO (pronounced as “arrow”) will include parts, accessories, and technologies inspired by Indian’s racing history and current racing efforts in the King Of The Baggers series. Some of the products in the ARO lineup will be directly taken from the King Of The Baggers racing program, while others will draw inspiration from Indian’s past.
“Our brand was founded by two racers who built a legacy pushing performance and driving American motorcycle innovation literally through racing,” said Mike Kennedy, CEO of Indian Motorcycle. “As stewards of Indian Motorcycle’s 125-year history, we’re proud to continue this legacy of innovation with our new race-inspired, factory-backed performance halo brand. ARO represents our commitment to performance, authenticity, and the continued evolution of American motorcycling, driven by and inspired by our historic investment in racing.”
The ARO GP Slip-on Exhaust was designed by Terry Vance, the Vance & Hines Factory Indian Motorcycle race team principal. The exhaust fits select 2018-2026 Thunderstroke and PowerPlus models. It features exhaust screens like those found on international road-racing bikes and provides a “precision-tuned sound, highlighted by a deep, low-frequency exhaust note at idle and low RPM before transitioning into a broad, high-output tone under acceleration and elevated engine speeds.” The exhaust is priced at $799.99 and will arrive to dealerships in June 2026.
“Our all-new slip-on exhaust system is really special, as it represents the first in what we expect to be a long line of performance products we will develop,” said Kennedy. “I’ve been running a prototype on my own Indian Challenger since Daytona, and I can say wholeheartedly that it sounds absolutely amazing and truly elevates the experience of riding an Indian PowerPlus bagger.”
This product is the result of a multiyear partnership that combines Vance & Hines with Indian’s racing program. The partnership kicked off for the 2026 KOTB series and has seen great success so far. With four races completed in the season, the Indian factory team has claimed all four wins and 9 of 12 podium spots, including making KOTB history with a full Indian podium in Race 2 at Road Atlanta on April 19.
Visit the Indian website for more information, and stay tuned for news about more ARO products as they are announced.
