Indian Motorcycles are one of the leading and highly famous touring bikes brand. This brand provides the number of bikes on a yearly bases. The new Indian 2018 Roadmaster Touring Bike is one of the best and highly recommended bike. It features with the standard ABS, keyless ignition, cruise control and remote-locking bags with multi-setting heated seats and grips. The Roadmaster is considered to be the Best Touring Bike in the World. This cruiser comes in three different color combination, i.e. Burgundy Metallic which receives desert tan guanine leather, Polished Bronze over Thunder Black and Pearl White over Star Silver. The Thunder Black color option continues to be available in 2018 line up as well. The review of new Indian 2018 Roadmaster Touring Bike with its price and specifications are given below.
Indian 2018 Roadmaster Touring Bike – Technical Specifications
Engine Features
The new Indian 2018 Roadmaster Touring Bike features the Thunder Stroke 111 powerful and award-winning engine. This contains the related features, which is inspired by the Power Plus motor of the 1940s. This bike features the latest multi-directional finned valve covers containing the downward firing exhaust with large, parallel push-rod tubes. It includes an asymmetric fin styling with right-hand drive and right-hand cam covers. This engine is capable of providing excellent torque at low RPM. The new Indian 2018 Roadmaster Touring Bike comes with the keyless ignition like 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited Cruisers. The rider starts the bike with just the press of a start button by keeping the proximity fob in his pocket. If the rider mistakenly lost the fob, he can enter the personal security code.
Chassis Features
The new Indian 2018 Roadmaster Touring Bike features the original cast aluminum frame, which is light in weight offering strong offering excellent low-speed handling. The steering geometry of new Indian 2018 Roadmaster Touring Bike was engineered to provide more luminous and more responsive handling experience. This touring bike features additional storage and wind protection, which is designed to give outstanding protection plus it allows for an extra room. The latest Indian 2018 Roadmaster Touring Bike provides the 37 gallons of tight cargo space between the saddlebags, fairing, trunk and lowers. The ABS brakes come as standard with the new Indian 2018 Roadmaster Touring Bike. An all-new LED head and driving lights to ensure to deliver an outstanding light output. The new audio system provides incredible sound output.
Indian 2018 Roadmaster Touring Bike – Price
The new Indian 2018 Roadmaster Touring Bike comes with the price range of $28,999 and $30,399.
Indian 2018 Roadmaster Touring Bike – Technical Specifications
Engine
| 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)
| First | 9.403: 1 |
| Second | 6.411: 1 |
| Third | 4.763: 1 |
| Forth | 3.796: 1 |
| Fifth | 3.243: 1 |
| Sixth | 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 containing 300 mm Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper |
| Brakes/Rear | Single having 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 | 104.6 inches (2656 mm) |
| Overall Width | 39.4 inches (1000 mm) |
| Rake | 25° |
| Trail | 5.9 inches (150.0 mm) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gallons (20.8 l) |
| GVWR | 1385 lbs (628 kg) |
| Weight | 897 lbs |
Features
| Color / Graphics | Pearl White over Star Silver |
Standard
| Standard Equipment | ABS, Cruise Control; Highway Bar; Keyless Ignition, Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box, Genuine Leather Seats, Horizon Power Shield, Remote Locking Hard Saddle Bags, Remote Locking Trunk, Tire Pressure Monitoring; 200 Watt Stereo with AM/FM, Heated Rider & Passenger Seats, Bluetooth, USB, Smartphone Compatible Input, and Weatherband, Heated Grips; Adjustable Passenger Floorboards; 36.2 Gallons of Storage. |
Electrical
| Lights | Pathfinder LED Lights (headlight, driving lights, turn signals, tail light trunk, tail light, trunk interior light, and headdress fender light) |
| Gauges | Fairing-mounted instrument cluster featuring analog speedometer and tachometer, with fuel gauge, range, odometer, and current gear. ABS, check engine, 15 LED telltale indicators; cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation |
| Ride Command® | 7″ Indian Touchscreen including realtime clock; ambient air temperature; heading; audio information display; vehicle trouble code readout; Vehicle Status (tire pressure, voltage, engine hours, oil change); Vehicle Info (speed, fuel range, RPM, gear position); Dual Trip Meters (fuel range, miles, average fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy time, average speed); Ride Data (heading, moving time, stop time, altitude, altitude change); Bluetooth connectivity for phone and headset; Map/Navigation |
Conclusion
This review article provides the maximum details of all-new Indian 2018 Roadmaster Touring Bike, and it is covered under bikescatalog.com. This touring bike features the powerful and instant torque delivering engine. The chassis is light in weight giving superb riding and handling experience. Those riders who prefer touring bikes should purchase the new Indian 2018 Roadmaster Touring Bike.
