Indian Roadmaster Elite vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Roadmaster Elite vs Honda Cbf1000. 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. 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 Elite
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 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
78 hp @ 5,200 rpm
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated, governed/limited in practice)
225 km/h
Weight
430 kg (curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 6.5–7.5 L/100km (real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
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
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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