Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse vs Harley-davidson Ultra Limited
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse vs Harley-davidson Ultra Limited. 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 Ultra Limited: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 389 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 Ultra Limited
Horsepower (hp)
108 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
430 kg
389 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+)
150 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)
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 6.5–7.5 L/100km (13–15 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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 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
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