Indian Roadmaster Elite vs Indian Pursuit Dark Horse
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Roadmaster Elite vs Indian Pursuit Dark Horse. 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. Indian Pursuit Dark Horse: 122 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 388 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Roadmaster Elite
Indian Pursuit Dark Horse
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
122 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 Nm
178 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
430 kg
388 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
78 hp @ 5,200 rpm
122 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
178 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated, governed/limited in practice)
~185 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
430 kg (curb weight)
388 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
Approximately 6.5–7.5 L/100km (real-world average)
Approx. 7.5–8.5 L/100km (real-world average; varies with riding conditions)
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
Indian Pursuit Dark Horse
8.5/10
"The best bagger Milwaukee didn't build, now at a sensible price."
Pros
+Class-leading wind protection
+Thunderstroke torque genuinely addictive
+Ride Command crushes competition
Cons
−Fairing lower cracking issues
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
−Early Ride Command software bugs
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