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All Bikes/Compare/Indian Roadmaster vs Cfmoto 1250tr-g

Indian Roadmaster vs Cfmoto 1250tr-g

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Indian Roadmaster vs Cfmoto 1250tr-g. Indian Roadmaster: 78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate) hp, 430 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Cfmoto 1250tr-g: ~143 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: best estimate based on available data; official figures vary by market) hp, ~299 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~220 km/h (estimated, note: officially limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Indian Roadmaster Cfmoto 1250tr-g
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
143 hp
Torque (Nm)
166 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
430 kg
299 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate)
~143 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: best estimate based on available data; official figures vary by market)
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
~130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (note: best estimate; verify with regional spec sheets)
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this)
~220 km/h (estimated, note: officially limited in some markets)
Weight
430 kg (wet/curb weight)
~299 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 km/L, real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Indian Roadmaster
Indian Roadmaster
8.5/10

"The best used touring value if you buy with eyes open."

Pros
+Thunderstroke torque genuinely impressive
+Heated seats and grips standard
+Excellent long-haul wind protection
Cons
Fork seals on early models
Chrome rusts faster than expected
Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
Cfmoto 1250tr-g
Cfmoto 1250tr-g
7.5/10

"Serious touring capability at a price that embarrasses European rivals."

Pros
+Exceptional value for money
+Heated grips standard fit
+Smooth mid-range torque
Cons
Soft suspension from factory
Patchy independent dealer network
Plasticky switchgear feel

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