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.
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