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The 2016 Indian Roadmaster is a cruiser designed for long-distance touring riders seeking comfort and storage. Its character combines classic styling with modern touring features including cruise control, windscreen, hard saddlebags, and top box. Known for delivering a smooth, relaxed riding experience on highway stretches with its substantial 421 kg curb weight and generous fuel capacity.
| Spec | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 138.9 Nm (14.2 kgf-m or 102.4 ft.lbs) @ 2800 RPM | 138.9 Nm (14.2 kgf-m or 102.4 ft.lbs) @ 2600 RPM |
| Rear suspension | Single shock | Single shock with air adjust |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. 4 piston caliper. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. 2-piston caliper. |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
| Specification | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2021 | 2023 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches) | 1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches) | 1811.00 ccm (110.51 cubic inches) | 1901.0 ccm (116.00 cubic inches) | 1890.0 ccm (115.33 cubic inches) | — |
| Dry weight | 406.0 kg (895.1 pounds) | 406.0 kg (895.1 pounds) | 408.0 kg (899.5 pounds) | 405.0 kg (892.9 pounds) | 398.0 kg (877.4 pounds) | — |
| Seat height | 673 mm (26.5 inches) | 673 mm (26.5 inches) | 673 mm (26.5 inches) | 673 mm (26.5 inches) | 673 mm (26.5 inches) | — |
| Fuel capacity | 20.80 litres (5.50 gallons) | 20.80 litres (5.50 gallons) | 20.80 litres (5.50 gallons) | 20.80 litres (5.50 US gallons) | 20.80 litres (5.50 US gallons) | 5.5 Gallons (20.8 L) |
| Color options | Black, Red, Red/Black | Black, Red/cream, Light blue, Blue/cream, Grey/black | Black, Burgundy, White/silver, Bronze/black | Thunder Black Pearl, Maroon Metallic/Crimson Metallic, Alumina Jade/Thunder Black - Icon colors: Black Azure Crystal/Stealth Gray, Arizona Turquois/Pearl White, Blue Slate Smoke/Black Smoke | Black Metallic, Bronze Pearl Metallic/Silver Quartz Metallic | — |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2024 Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. Please refer to the recall report for a complete list of model names. The rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
Risk: A rear suspension pushrod that buckles may pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to bottom out under load. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear suspension pushrod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-07.
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and 2024 Roadmaster Elite motorcycles. The crankshaft position sensor may have been routed improperly, which can result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute, or replace the crankshaft position sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-07.
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Risk: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Roadmaster motorcycles. Water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.
Risk: If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-01.
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage, Springfield, and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.
Risk: Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-02.
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and 2016 Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured January 2, 2015, to October 23, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.
Risk: A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-04.
Source: NHTSA. View all Indian recalls →
The 2016 Indian Roadmaster has a Capacity of 1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches).
The 2016 Indian Roadmaster has a Power of 92.0 HP (67.7 kW).
The 2016 Indian Roadmaster has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
The 2016 Indian Roadmaster has a Torque of 138.9 Nm (14.2 kgf-m or 102.4 ft.lbs) @ 2600 RPM.
The 2016 Indian Roadmaster has a Dry weight of 406.0 kg (895.1 pounds).
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