Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse vs Honda Cbf1000. 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. Honda Cbf1000: 98 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
108 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
430 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
108 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116 engine, 2020+; earlier 111 engine rated ~83 hp)
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, 2020+)
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 185 km/h (estimated; Indian does not publish official top speed)
225 km/h
Weight
430 kg (curb/wet weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 6.5–7.5 L/100km (13–15 km/L typical real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
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
Honda Cbf1000
7.5/10
"The sensible touring choice that quietly outperforms its boring reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Exhaust headers rust badly
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Uninspiring, anonymous styling
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