INDIAN GOES ELITE
Indian Motorcycle has announced the latest
in the firms long line of limited edition iron -
the Roadmaster Elite.
Offering riders what Indian claims is “the
most refined, premium touring experience for
riders that demand the best of the best,” the
Roadmaster Elite builds on the already well
specced Roadmaster and adds more to the
package.
Visually the Roadmaster Elite steps above
the base Roadmaster with premium paint in
Wildfire Red Candy over Thunder Black Crystal
with each bike undergoing a meticulous
paint process that takes nearly 30 hours to
complete and is finished by hand.. But that’s
not where the visual upgrades end, as Indian
has even included real 24-karat gold leaf in the
bike’s badging.
The Roadmaster Elite also receives an
upgraded 600-watt audio system dubbed
PowerBand™ Audio Plus. The high-powered
system delivers audio via high-output fairing,
trunk, and saddlebag speakers which are 50
percent louder than the stock audio system
offered on the 2019 Roadmaster. Definitely
more Boom for your buck.
Additional premium additions to the
Roadmaster Elite include leather passenger
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armrests, spacious billet aluminium rider and
passenger floorboards, a premium touring
console, billet aluminium pinnacle mirrors,
and chrome bumpers.
Indian has also fitted the bike with rear
cylinder deactivation which kicks in when the
bike reaches operating temperature and the
ambient temperature exceeds 15°C. The rear
cylinder will then automatically deactivate
when the bike is at a standstill, resulting in
less engine heat for improved rider comfort
in slow-moving or stopped traffic. The rear
cylinder instantly reactivates when throttle is
applied for a seamless transition to full power.
Indian’s Ride Command® infotainment
system with its 7-inch, glove-compatible
touchscreen is also included and pairs with
a mobile app for remote accessibility to key
vehicle information.
The 2019 Roadmaster Elite also comes
standard with all the premium touring
amenities including full LED lighting, a
leather two-up touring seat individually
heated for rider and passenger, ABS, heated
grips, keyless ignition, a push button power
windshield, weatherproof, remote-locking
saddlebags, and a trunk with over 140 litres of
storage space.