Indian Roadmaster Elite vs Harley-davidson Ultra Limited
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Roadmaster Elite vs Harley-davidson Ultra 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 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 Elite
Harley-davidson Ultra Limited
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 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
78 hp @ 5,200 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated, governed/limited in practice)
177 km/h
Weight
430 kg (curb weight)
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 6.5–7.5 L/100km (real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical 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 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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