Indian Challenger vs Harley-davidson Road Glide Special
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Challenger vs Harley-davidson Road Glide Special. Indian Challenger: 122 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 380 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced, real-world figures vary), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Harley-davidson Road Glide Special: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 390 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Challenger
Harley-davidson Road Glide Special
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
178 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
209 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
380 kg
390 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
122 hp @ 5,500 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
209 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced, real-world figures vary)
185 km/h
Weight
380 kg (curb weight)
390 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L) — best estimate based on real-world reports
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Challenger
8.5/10
"The best factory bagger you can buy used right now."
Pros
+PowerPlus engine seriously impressive
+Handles better than expected
+Strong factory feature list
Cons
−Infotainment gremlins plague early models
−Heavy at low speeds
−Fairing mounts crack easily
Harley-davidson Road Glide Special
8.0/10
"Best used touring value if you buy smart and budget for suspension."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 is excellent
+Fairing kills wind fatigue
+Strong used parts ecosystem
Cons
−Infotainment screen fails often
−Stock suspension needs upgrading
−Heavy at low-speed manoeuvring
Top 10 Accessories
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