Honda Ctx1300 vs Indian Roadmaster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Ctx1300
Indian Roadmaster
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
166 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
430 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
102 hp @ 6,700 rpm
78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate)
Torque
130 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
166 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; Honda did not officially publish a top speed figure)
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this)
Weight
318 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
Honda Ctx1300
7.5/10
"A flawed but deeply capable tourer that rewards patient, urban-savvy riders."
Pros
+DCT gearbox works brilliantly
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Surprisingly strong engine pull
Cons
−Genuinely heavy at speed
−Polarising, awkward styling
−Parts increasingly hard sourcing
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