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Indian Springfield vs Harley-davidson Road King

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Indian Springfield vs Harley-davidson Road King. Indian Springfield: 78 hp @ 4,900 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111 engine) hp, 358 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Harley-davidson Road King: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2023 Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley typically rates torque over peak hp) hp, 363 kg (curb/wet weight, 2023 FLHR Road King) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; governed/comfort-limited in practice), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Indian Springfield Harley-davidson Road King
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
363 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
78 hp @ 4,900 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111 engine)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2023 Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley typically rates torque over peak hp)
Torque
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm (2023 Milwaukee-Eight 107)
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
175 km/h (estimated; governed/comfort-limited in practice)
Weight
358 kg (curb/wet weight)
363 kg (curb/wet weight, 2023 FLHR Road King)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world estimate)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for current Milwaukee-Eight models)
Fairing
Yes
No

Individual Reviews

Indian Springfield
Indian Springfield
8.2/10

"A serious touring machine that rewards patient buyers who shop carefully."

Pros
+Thunder stroke torque is addictive
+Wind protection genuinely outstanding
+Excellent two-up comfort
Cons
Heavy — parking demands respect
Pre-2019 infotainment feels ancient
Holds value, limits bargains
Harley-davidson Road King
Harley-davidson Road King
7.8/10

"Buy 2017 or newer and you'll rarely regret it."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight reliability is excellent
+Detachable fairing genuinely useful
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
Pre-2017 runs brutally hot
Compensator failures cost dearly
Sluggish at highway pace

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Mobil 1 · Engine Oil
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Oil Filter
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Vance & Hines Big Shots Staggered Exhaust Road King
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Air Filter
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Spark Plugs
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Engine Oil
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