The Indian brand is well-famous for its high performing touring bikes. The new 2018 Roadmaster Classic Indian Touring Bike is another impressive masterpiece by an Indian brand. It features ABS, Keyless, multi-setting heated seats, cruise control, and grips. This touring bike is available in Red and Willow Green over Ivory Cream color combination. Both of these color combinations feature the desert tan genuine leather touring seats and trunk. The review of new 2018 Roadmaster Classic Indian Touring Bike with its price and features are given below.
2018 Roadmaster Classic Indian Touring Bike – Features and Price
Engine Features
The new 2018 Roadmaster Classic Indian Touring Bike comes with the powerful thunder stroke 111 engine. This engine has been specially designed by getting inspiration from Power Plus motor of the 1940s. It features the Multi-direction finned valve covers, organic, asymmetric fin styling, right-hand cam covers, classic 2/3 head-to-cylinder neck down. This engine features the torque of 119 ft-lbs giving an ultimate torque at low RPM. Its high performing engine makes it one of the Best Touring Bike in the World. The latest keyless ignition allows the rider to start just by pressing the start button.
Chassis Features
The new 2018 Roadmaster Classic Indian Touring Bike features the strong cast aluminum frame which is light and exceptionally strong. This frame provides superb riding pleasure and stability during high speed. This cruiser features the distinctive genuine leather trunk which was custom-designed to match an iconic look. The fuel tank has the capacity of 16 gallons of a whole leather trunk that can easily hold two full-face helmets. The new 2018 Roadmaster Classic Indian Touring Bike is loaded with the chrome accents such as the new teardrop tank badge. This touring bike provides the 33 gallons of cargo space with the quick release leather-wrapped trunk. There are the unique and genuine leather saddle bags used, which were custom designed that gives a similar look of the Roadmaster Classic. These touring bags contains adjustable metal buckles and leather fringe. The ABS braking system gives confidence during the ride.
2018 Roadmaster Classic Indian Touring Bike – Price
The new 2018 Roadmaster Classic Indian Touring Bike is available with a price range of $26,999 to $27,399 only.
2018 Roadmaster Classic Indian Touring Bike – Technical Specifications
Engine
| Type | Thunder Stroke® 111 |
| Displacement | 111 cubic inches (1811 cc) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.976 inches x 4.449 inches (101 mm x 113 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Electronic Fuel Injection System | Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore |
Drivetrain
| Primary Drive | Gear Drive Wet Clutch |
| Drive/Driven Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate |
| Final Drive | 2.2: 1 |
Performance
| Peak Torque | 119 ft-lbs (161.6 Nm) |
| Peak Torque RPM | 3000 rpm |
Gear Ratio (Overall)
| 1st | 9.403: 1 |
| 2nd | 6.411: 1 |
| 3rd | 4.763: 1 |
| 4th | 3.796: 1 |
| 5th | 3.243: 1 |
| 6th | 2.789: 1 |
Suspension
| Suspension: Front – Type/Travel | Telescopic Fork / 4.7 inches (119 mm) – Cartridge Type |
| Front Fork Tube Diameter | 46 mm |
| Suspension: Rear – Type/Travel | Single Shock w/Air adjust / 4.5 inches (114 mm) |
Chassis
| Brakes/Front | Dual with 300 mm Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper |
| Brakes/Rear | Single with 300 mm Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper |
| Wheels/Front | Cast 16 inches x 3.5 inches |
| Wheels/Rear | Cast 16 inches x 5 inches |
| Tires/Front | Dunlop® Elite 3 130/90B16 73H |
| Tires/Rear | Dunlop® Elite 3 Multi-Compound 180/60R16 80H |
| Exhaust | Split Dual Exhaust w/ Cross-over |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 65.7 inches (1668 mm) |
| Seat Height | 26.5 inches (673.1 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 inches (140 mm) |
| Overall Height | 58.7 inches (1491 mm) |
| Overall Length | 103.5 inches (2630 mm) |
| Overall Width | 39.4 inches (1000 mm) |
| Rake | 25° |
| Trail | 5.9 inches (150.0 mm) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gal (20.8 l) |
| GVWR | 1385 lbs (628 kg) |
| Weight | 861 lbs |
Features
| Color / Graphics | Indian Motorcycle® Red |
Standard
| Standard Equipment | ABS, Cast Aluminum Frame having Integrated Air-Box; Cruise Control; Highway Bar, Tire Pressure Monitoring, Keyless Ignition, Horizon Power Shield; Desert Tan Genuine Leather Seats; Remote Locking Hard Saddle Bags, Heated Grips, Remote Locking Trunk, 200 Watt Stereo with AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input, and Weatherband; Heated Rider & Passenger Seats, Adjustable Passenger Floorboards, 32.7 Gallons of Storage. |
Electrical
| Lights | Pathfinder LED Lights (headlight, driving lights, turn signals, trunk interior light, tail light trunk, tail light, and headdress fender light.) |
| Gauges | Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer, with fuel gauge, range, odometer, and current gear. 15 LED telltale indicators, cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MHP or km/h unit designation |
| Ride Command® | 7″ Indian Touchscreen including real-time clock; ambient air temperature, heading; audio information display; vehicle trouble code readout, Vehicle Status (tire pressure, voltage, engine hours, oil change), Ride Data (heading, moving time, stop time, altitude, altitude change), Vehicle Info (speed, fuel range, RPM, gear position), Dual Trip Meters (fuel range, miles, average fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy time, average speed), Bluetooth connectivity for phone and headset, Map/Navigation |
Conclusion
This review article provides the full review of new 2018 Roadmaster Classic Indian Touring Bike, and it is covered under www.bikescatalog.com. This new touring bike features the most powerful and high performing engine. It features the durable and attractive color combination that always demand for a second look. Those riders who prefer riding a long distance ride on bikes should think about purchasing the new 2018 Roadmaster Classic Indian Touring Bike.
