Indian Roadmaster Elite Review
"The ultimate used bagger bargain if you do your homework."
Used Buyer Review
The Roadmaster Elite is Indian's most lavish bagger, and buying one used means getting serious bang for your buck. These things depreciate hard off dealer lots — we're talking $8-10k off MSRP in the first two years — so patience pays off. The 116ci Thunderstroke engine is genuinely magnificent, pulling hard from idle with a torque curve that makes highway passing effortless. Audio system is legitimately excellent, FLAC-quality stuff that holds up at 75mph. Ride quality borders on automotive. Diligence matters here though. Check the infotainment system carefully — early units had glitchy touchscreen responses and software gremlins that frustrated owners. Inspect fairings and hard bags for stress cracks around mounting points; these are heavy bikes and previous owners may have dropped them at low speed. Service history is non-negotiable — the 5,000-mile oil change intervals catch lazy owners out. Indian dealers are scarce in rural areas, so factor in that support network honestly before committing.
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