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Indian Roadmaster vs Harley-davidson Street Glide

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Indian Roadmaster vs Harley-davidson Street Glide. 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. Harley-davidson Street Glide: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 368 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 Harley-davidson Street Glide
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
166 Nm
155 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
430 kg
368 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)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
155 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this)
177 km/h
Weight
430 kg (wet/curb weight)
368 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated 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
Harley-davidson Street Glide
Harley-davidson Street Glide
8.0/10

"The definitive American touring motorcycle, warts and all."

Pros
+Exceptional long-distance wind protection
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
+Rock-solid resale value
Cons
Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
BOOM! Box screens fail expensively
Fuel economy rarely exceeds 40mpg

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