Indian Roadmaster - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
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.
General information | |
| Category | Touring |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Indian Roadmaster |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Split dual exhaust with cross-over |
| Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Closed Loop Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Bore x Stroke | 101.0 x 113.0 mm (4.0 x 4.4 inches) |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Torque | 138.90 Nm (14.2 kgf-m or 102.5 ft.lbs) @ 2600 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine details | Thunder Stroke® 111 engine |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Cast wheels |
| Rear brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. 2-piston caliper. |
| Front brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. 4 piston caliper. |
| Rear tyre | 180/60-16 |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 |
| Rear wheel travel | 114 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock with air adjust |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Trail | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 25.0° |
| Frame type | Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 20.80 litres (5.50 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,668 mm (65.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,012 mm (39.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,656 mm (104.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,572 mm (61.9 inches) |
| Seat height | 673 mm (26.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 421.0 kg (928.1 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 406.0 kg (895.1 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Windscreen. Cruise control. |
| Factory warranty | 2 years |
| Carrying capacity | Hard saddle bags. Top box. Glove Box. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Black, Red/cream, Light blue, Blue/cream, Grey/black |
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⚠ Safety Recalls (5)
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.
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