Indian Motorcycle’s FORGED Chieftain PowerPlus Gets Extreme Makeover from Twitch Stenberg for Sheckler
When Motocross and Motorcycles Collide: The Custom Chieftain PowerPlus
Ready for something wild? Indian Motorcycle just stirred up the custom scene with their latest 2025 FORGED series project: a one-off Chieftain PowerPlus, built not by a career bike mechanic but by freestyle motocross superstar Jeremy 'Twitch' Stenberg. If you don’t know Twitch, you might know his collection of X Games medals—or his untamed style on two wheels. But this time, he’s behind the welder, not an FMX ramp, and his first pro-level build is for none other than skateboard legend Ryan Sheckler.
This custom isn’t just about shiny chrome or wild paint—though there’s plenty of attitude packed into its looks. The entire project is a nod to the power of personal style and pushing boundaries. Stenberg took the already mean Chieftain PowerPlus, Indian’s big V-twin bagger, and cranked up the aggression. Think sharper bodywork, tuned suspension, and subtle tweaks that make this build stand out at a glance but perform even better on the road.
Action Sports Energy Meets V-Twin Muscle
So what actually makes this bike different from the standard Chieftain PowerPlus? For starters, the modifications aren’t just for show. Stenberg’s influence is clear in every detail. The lines are bolder, giving the bike a stance that looks just as comfortable catching air as it does cruising highways. From the custom handlebars to revised foot controls, everything is about merging rideability with a distinct personality drawn straight from motocross culture.
The FORGED program itself isn’t your usual manufacturer gig either. Indian brought in Stenberg, plus talents like Satya Kraus and Kyle Bertsch, each building their take on what a 21st-century bagger can be. It’s all about giving creators freedom—and letting their stories and backgrounds bleed into metal and paint.
The collaboration feels almost inevitable. Action sports icons like Stenberg and Sheckler know a thing or two about making a machine their own, and the motorcycle world is hungry for more than just cookie-cutter builds. Stenberg said his goal was to inspire riders to really take creativity into their own hands. From slammed rides to aggressive exhausts and eye-popping paint, this build is meant to challenge expectations about what a V-twin cruiser can be.
- Indian provided the blank canvas—a top-tier 108 cubic inch PowerPlus engine and chassis.
- Stenberg brought the creative fire, drawing inspiration from years of freestyle motocross.
- Ryan Sheckler is now at the helm, riding a bike that fuses skateboard grit with motorcycle muscle.
This build isn’t just for the garage or showroom either. It’s proof that personal expression and serious engineering can coexist, and that you don’t need to stick to the status quo when it comes to customizing your ride. For Indian Motorcycle, it’s a signal that the brand is ready to embrace bolder influences—and for anyone watching, it just might be the push needed to rethink what’s possible on two wheels.
Comments
Tamir Duberstein
July 12, 2025 AT 08:52This is actually kind of beautiful. Twitch didn’t just slap on some pipes and call it a day-he really thought about how motocross energy translates to a bagger. The way the tank flows into the fenders? Chef’s kiss. I didn’t think I’d ever get emotional over a cruiser, but here we are.
Also, Sheckler’s gonna look insane carving through traffic on this thing. Like, imagine him pulling up to a skatepark on this instead of a board. Absolute chaos in the best way.
Amanda Kelly
July 14, 2025 AT 07:50Let’s be real-this is just another corporate marketing stunt dressed up as ‘art.’ Indian knows exactly who to partner with to get clout from the action sports crowd. Twitch didn’t build this-he signed an NDA and waved a wrench in front of a camera. The real builders are in garages with no sponsors and $200 in parts. This is performance art for billionaires.
Dinesh Gupta
July 15, 2025 AT 23:17bro this is lit 😍 but why u gotta make it so fancy? i mean its just a chieftain with some paint and a new seat... why not just put a big ass exhaust and call it a day? also who is sheckler? is he like a youtuber? 🤔
John Bothman
July 17, 2025 AT 18:39This is the most overrated piece of garbage I’ve seen since the Tesla Cybertruck’s door handles. Twitch? The guy who once crashed into a porta-potty mid-backflip? He’s now a ‘designer’? 😂 The suspension is stock. The engine is stock. The paint job is just a rehash of his old FMX bike from 2012. And don’t get me started on the ‘custom’ handlebars-they’re literally off-the-shelf Pro Taper.
Indian is just milking nostalgia and influencer culture. Real builders don’t need a TV personality to validate their work. This isn’t art. It’s a branded merch drop with wheels. 🤡 #FakeCustom #CorporateBagger
Allison Brinkley
July 18, 2025 AT 05:25While I appreciate the aesthetic ambition of this project, I must express my reservations regarding the structural integrity of the modified chassis under sustained high-load conditions. The integration of motocross-inspired geometry into a touring platform introduces non-optimal weight distribution dynamics, potentially compromising long-term ride stability. Furthermore, the absence of documented engineering validation raises legitimate concerns regarding safety compliance with ISO 9001 standards for motor vehicle modifications.
Shalini Ambastha
July 19, 2025 AT 11:26I think it's nice that Indian is letting people from different worlds come together like this. Maybe it doesn't need to be perfect. Maybe it just needs to be real. I grew up watching my uncle fix bikes in his backyard with no tools but his hands and a smile. This reminds me of that. Not every build needs to break records. Sometimes it just needs to tell a story.