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Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse vs Harley-davidson Street Glide

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse vs Harley-davidson Street Glide. Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse: 108 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116 engine, 2020+; earlier 111 engine rated ~83 hp) hp, 430 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed Approximately 185 km/h (estimated; Indian does not publish official top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Harley-davidson Street Glide: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 368 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse Harley-davidson Street Glide
Horsepower (hp)
108 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
155 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
430 kg
368 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
108 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116 engine, 2020+; earlier 111 engine rated ~83 hp)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, 2020+)
155 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 185 km/h (estimated; Indian does not publish official top speed)
177 km/h
Weight
430 kg (curb/wet weight)
368 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 6.5–7.5 L/100km (13–15 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse
Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse
8.2/10

"A genuinely compelling Harley alternative that rewards experienced, patient riders."

Pros
+Thunder Stroke 116 bulletproof reliability
+Ride quality crushes competition
+Excellent factory infotainment system
Cons
Punishing weight below 5mph
Limited independent dealer network
Aftermarket parts selection thin
Harley-davidson Street Glide
Harley-davidson Street Glide
8.0/10

"The definitive American touring motorcycle, warts and all."

Pros
+Exceptional long-distance wind protection
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
+Rock-solid resale value
Cons
Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
BOOM! Box screens fail expensively
Fuel economy rarely exceeds 40mpg

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