Indian Roadmaster Elite vs Harley-davidson Cvo Limited
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Roadmaster Elite vs Harley-davidson Cvo Limited. Indian Roadmaster Elite: 78 hp @ 5,200 rpm hp, 430 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated, governed/limited in practice), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Harley-davidson Cvo Limited: 102 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine, 2018–present models) hp, 430 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated — note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Roadmaster Elite
Harley-davidson Cvo Limited
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 Nm
166 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
430 kg
430 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
78 hp @ 5,200 rpm
102 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine, 2018–present models)
Torque
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated, governed/limited in practice)
185 km/h (estimated — note: electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
430 kg (curb weight)
430 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 6.5–7.5 L/100km (real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Roadmaster Elite
8.5/10
"The ultimate used bagger bargain if you do your homework."
Pros
+116ci torque is immense
+Premium audio genuinely delivers
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Early infotainment software buggy
−Dealer network still thin
−Extremely heavy at 900lbs
Harley-davidson Cvo Limited
8.2/10
"The best American tourer money can buy, if you inspect carefully."
Pros
+117 engine genuinely impressive
+Factory accessories already fitted
+Exceptional paint and finish
Cons
−Electrical gremlins over time
−Hot in stop-and-go traffic
−Suspension too soft stock
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