Harley-davidson Ultra Limited vs Indian Roadmaster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Ultra Limited vs Indian Roadmaster. Harley-davidson Ultra Limited: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 389 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Indian Roadmaster: 78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate) hp, 430 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Ultra Limited
Indian Roadmaster
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
166 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
389 kg
430 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate)
Torque
150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
166 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this)
Weight
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
430 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Ultra Limited
8.0/10
"The best used touring value if you buy the right year."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance comfort
+Milwaukee-Eight hugely improved
+Heated everything standard
Cons
−Pre-2017 tensioner issues
−Expensive tire replacement costs
−Infotainment ages poorly
Indian Roadmaster
8.5/10
"The best used touring value if you buy with eyes open."
Pros
+Thunderstroke torque genuinely impressive
+Heated seats and grips standard
+Excellent long-haul wind protection
Cons
−Fork seals on early models
−Chrome rusts faster than expected
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
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