Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Indian Roadmaster — which is faster?

Top speed: Kawasaki Voyager 1700 185 km/h (estimated, limited by touring ergonomics and gearing), Indian Roadmaster 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this).

Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Indian Roadmaster — which is lighter?

Weight: Kawasaki Voyager 1700 393 kg (wet/curb weight), Indian Roadmaster 430 kg (wet/curb weight). Kawasaki Voyager 1700 is lighter by 37 kg.

Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Indian Roadmaster — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Kawasaki Voyager 1700 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average, Indian Roadmaster 6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 km/L, real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Indian Roadmaster — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Kawasaki Voyager 1700 7.8/10 and Indian Roadmaster 8.5/10. Indian Roadmaster scores higher on the overall verdict. Kawasaki Voyager 1700 caveat: You want brand prestige or light handling. Indian Roadmaster caveat: You dislike heavy bikes or tight urban commuting.

Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Indian Roadmaster — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Kawasaki Voyager 1700 74 hp, Indian Roadmaster 78 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Indian Roadmaster — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Kawasaki Voyager 1700: 393 kg, 74 hp. Indian Roadmaster: 430 kg, 78 hp.

Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Indian Roadmaster

Q: Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Indian Roadmaster — which has more power?

Kawasaki Voyager 1700 produces 74 hp @ 4,800 rpm; Indian Roadmaster produces 78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate). Indian Roadmaster wins by 4 hp.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Indian Roadmaster. Kawasaki Voyager 1700: 74 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 393 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated, limited by touring ergonomics and gearing), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.