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2016Indian Roadmaster

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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.

Capacity
1811.0 ccm
Engine
V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
406.0 kg
Seat height
673 mm
Power
92.0 HP (67.7 kW)

What’s new for the 2016 Indian Roadmaster

vs the 2015
Spec20152016
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
Other years 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 35Agility 20Comfort 92Off-road 5Touring 97Road manners 75
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering35%
City riding30%
Daily riding55%
Touring98%
Two-up95%
Track5%
Best for
Built for effortless, long-distance highway touring with maximum comfort, storage, and passenger accommodation.
Built for
A stately, torque-rich cruiser that favors relaxed, commanding highway cruising over sporty response, rewarding smooth, deliberate inputs.
Not ideal for
Not a good fit for riders seeking a nimble, lightweight bike for tight canyon roads, city commuting, or any form of off-road use.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 673mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Indian Roadmaster, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
1811.0 ccm
Power
92.0 HP (67.7 kW)
CO2 Emissions
146 CO2 g/km
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
6.22 L/100km (1463.0 mpg)
EPA CO Emissions
1.9 CO g/km
Torque
138.9 Nm (14.2 kgf-m) @ 2600 RPM
Engine type
V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.2266 HP/kg
Bore x stroke
101.0 x 113.0 mm
Compression
9.5:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder
2
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Belt
Clutch
Wet, Multi-Plate
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1668 mm
Overall length
2656 mm
Overall width
1012 mm
Overall height
1572 mm
Seat height
673 mm
Dry weight
406.0 kg
Wet weight
421.0 kg
Fuel capacity
20.80 litres
Ground clearance
140 mm
Carrying capacity
Hard saddle bags. Top box. Glove Box.
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box
Front suspension
Telescopic forks
Rear suspension
Single shock with air adjust
Front wheel travel
119 mm
Rear wheel travel
114 mm
Rake (fork angle)
25.0°
Trail
150 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. 4 piston caliper.
Front brakes diameter
300 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. 2-piston caliper.
Rear brakes diameter
300 mm
ABS
Yes
Front tyre
130/90-16
Rear tyre
180/60-16
Other
Color options
Black, Red/cream, Light blue, Blue/cream, Grey/black
Warranty
24
Comments
Windscreen. Cruise control.
Fuel Tank Material
M

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What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 201520162018202120232026
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.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 7 open recalls
SUSPENSION:REARJul 2024 · 24V550000

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORDec 2023 · 23V829000

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOct 2019 · 19V776000

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNKJan 2018 · 18V055000

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDec 2016 · 16V877000

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEMJun 2016 · 16V446000

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERNov 2015 · 15V721000

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 →

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Indian Roadmaster?

The 2016 Indian Roadmaster has a Capacity of 1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Indian Roadmaster have?

The 2016 Indian Roadmaster has a Power of 92.0 HP (67.7 kW).

How many gears does the Indian Roadmaster have?

The 2016 Indian Roadmaster has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the Indian Roadmaster?

The 2016 Indian Roadmaster has a Torque of 138.9 Nm (14.2 kgf-m or 102.4 ft.lbs) @ 2600 RPM.

How much does the Indian Roadmaster weigh?

The 2016 Indian Roadmaster has a Dry weight of 406.0 kg (895.1 pounds).

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