Compare Motorcycles
Indian Roadmaster
Honda Gold Wing
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)
126 hp @ 5,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm (2018+ GL1800)
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this)
180–200 km/h (electronically influenced; est. ~190 km/h for GL1800)
Weight
430 kg (wet/curb weight)
383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ GL1800 with DCT and airbag; base manual approx. 365 kg)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 km/L, real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approximately 14–17 km/L, based on 2018+ GL1800 real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes