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30-Year Arcs / Tourers / Indian Roadmaster Lineage
Indian United States

Indian Roadmaster. Full-luxury American tourer — direct Goldwing rival.

Launched 2015, the Roadmaster is Indian's flagship luxury tourer — direct rival to Honda Gold Wing and Harley Ultra Limited. 1890cc Thunderstroke V-twin, 92bhp / 162Nm, 408kg wet (heaviest UK 2026 production motorcycle apart from Ultra Limited), 660mm seat. Full fairing, top box, hard saddlebags, 200W PowerBand audio, heated everything. £30,495 UK 2026 base. Roadmaster Limited (£32,495) adds premium spec; Roadmaster Dark Horse (£31,995) has blacked-out trim.

1996
None (brand dormant)
2006
None
2016
Roadmaster (gen 1)
2026
Roadmaster Limited (current)
Continual audits are underway to verify local pricing for every bike in every market. Apologies for any gaps you see while this is in progress.
1996 30 yrs ago · None
No bike for this era

Brand dormant

Indian Motocycle Co. dead since 1953
No production bikes available

STATUS · BRAND DEAD
NONE
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No new bikes
2006 20 yrs ago · None
No bike for this era

Stellican struggling

Stellican Indian made cruisers in Kings Mountain
No tourer in their range

STATUS · NO TOURER
GAP
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Stellican cruiser ranges only
2016 Roadmaster (gen 1) · 1811 Thunderstroke
2016 Indian Roadmaster

Indian Roadmaster (gen 1)

Polaris-Indian flagship tourer (launched 2015)
1811cc Thunderstroke 111, full fairing + top box + bags

1811cc Thunderstroke 111 air-cooled V-twin
82 bhp
139
396
670
Cable throttleABSCruise controlKeyless ignitionHeated grips + seat (rider)100W audio (Polk)Top box + saddlebags + fairing storageQuick-release lower fairingsFloorboardsLED lightingRide modesCornering ABSTraction controlTFT
Known issues
  • No traction control or ride modes
  • Cable throttle (laggy compared to RbW)
  • Heavy clutch effort
  • 396kg requires real technique
  • Stock screen buffeting at speed
£26,099
~£35,500
£15-19k
2026 Roadmaster Limited · 1890 Thunderstroke
2026 Indian Roadmaster Limited

Indian Roadmaster Limited

Updated to 1890cc Thunderstroke 116 (2022)
Premium spec with PowerBand 200W + heated everything

1890cc Thunderstroke 116 air-cooled V-twin
92 bhp
162
408
660
Ride-by-wireCornering ABSTraction control3 ride modesCruise controlKeyless ignitionHeated grips + seat (rider+passenger)PowerBand 200W audio (4 speakers)Top box + saddlebags + fairing storageHard luggage 134L totalAdjustable air shock + electric screen7in TFT (Ride Command+ navigation)Bluetooth + Apple CarPlayQuick-release lower fairingsTyre pressure monitoringRear cylinder deactivation
Known issues
  • Heaviest production tourer on UK sale (408kg)
  • Air-cooled — runs hot in slow traffic
  • Service intervals tight 5,000 miles
  • Tank 21L → 230 miles real-world
  • Premium pricing — close to Goldwing
£30,495
£32,495
Harley Ultra Limited £31,495
// 30-Year Delta

What actually changed.

1996 → 2026 · 30 years of "progress"
Direct Goldwing/Ultra Limited rival Three-bike segment UK 2026 has three flagship full-luxury tourers: Honda Gold Wing (£29,295), Indian Roadmaster (£30,495), Harley Ultra Limited (£31,495). Roadmaster is the air-cooled V-twin choice; Ultra Limited the air-cooled V-twin Harley alternative; Gold Wing the Japanese liquid-cooled flat-six. Three different philosophies, three different sounds, three nearly identical prices.
408kg wet — heaviest UK 2026 production motorcycle apart from Ultra Limited Real concern for U-turns The Roadmaster Limited tips scales at 408kg fully fuelled — heavier than every UK 2026 production bike except Harley Ultra Limited (411kg). Both bikes are at the limit of what most riders can manage at low speed. Practice U-turns matter.
Premium audio + nav for 2026 PowerBand 200W + 7in TFT with maps 2026 Roadmaster Limited gets the PowerBand 200W system with 4 speakers (front fairing + saddlebag-mounted), full GPS navigation on the 7in TFT, Apple CarPlay integration. Same level of multimedia as a luxury car. Honda Gold Wing offers similar; Harley's Boom Box 6.5GT is smaller-screen.
Thunderstroke 116 — bigger 2022 update Same architecture, more displacement Pre-2022 Roadmaster: 1811cc Thunderstroke 111. From 2022: 1890cc Thunderstroke 116. Polaris bumped displacement to make Euro 5 emissions without sacrificing the iconic torque curve. Peak torque jumped from 139Nm to 162Nm. Same air-cooled architecture, better real-world performance.
Quick-release lower fairings — split-personality bike Tourer in summer, cruiser in winter Roadmaster's lower fairings (knee bolsters) are quick-release. Removed in 30 seconds without tools. With them: full weather protection. Without: the bike still has top fairing + windshield, but airflow on the legs is freer in hot weather. Lets the same bike serve summer cruiser and winter tourer roles.
£30,495 — competitive at the top end Cheaper than Ultra Limited, dearer than Goldwing Roadmaster: £30,495 (Limited £32,495). Honda Gold Wing: £29,295. Harley Ultra Limited: £31,495. The Indian is £1,000-2,000 dearer than Goldwing, £1,000 cheaper than Ultra Limited. Real selling points are the audio, the brand heritage, and the V-twin engine character — not value-for-money.
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// Sources

Where these numbers come from

Every figure on this page is from a published manufacturer spec sheet or a reputable review publication. No press junkets, no opinions in the spec data. Inflation calculated using Bank of England's CPI tool.

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