Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager vs Indian Roadmaster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
Indian Roadmaster
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
127 Nm
166 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
393 kg
430 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
75 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated)
78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate)
Torque
127 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
166 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this)
Weight
393 kg (wet/curb weight)
430 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.2 L/100km (approx. 16.1 km/L)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
7.8/10
"Underrated touring cruiser that punishes brand snobbery with excellent value."
Pros
+Torquey, effortless highway cruising
+Full fairing genuinely effective
+Strong resale value stability
Cons
−Heavy at low speed maneuvers
−Infotainment panel fragility issues
−Suspension basic for the weight
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