The single cylinder Indian with flat belt drive was introduced in 1911. The Belt Drive was not available on the twin models because “…the Indian motors develop such a great amount of power that to apply belt drive satisfactorily to the twin cylinder machine would require a belt of inconvenient proportions, which would necessitate such wide pulleys that the machine would be too awkward to meet with public favor..”. The Indian engineers have designed a neat and efficient clutch in the engine pulley, which is controlled by a big lever on the left side of the tank. A spring loade§§d idler pulley makes it possible to vary the tension of the belt. This pulley is operated by a small lever and quadrant mounted on top of the cylinder, within easy reach of the rider’s hand.

This very rare Belt Drive Indian with it’s impressive old paint makes a great appearance.