INDIAN ROADMASTER ELITE
RETURNS FOR 2020
I
ndian Motorcycle has announced the return of
the Roadmaster Elite to the 2020 Indian lineup.
As Indian Motorcycles’ premier touring machine,
the 2020 Roadmaster Elite takes the company’s
craftsmanship to a whole new level and delivers a
one-of-a-kind touring experience.
Powered by the Thunder Stroke 116 engine – the big
brother to the tried and true Thunderstroke 111 – the
2020 Roadmaster Elite pairs modern touring features
with Indian’s iconic take on motorcycle styling.
Keeping the aesthetics in eye-catching fashion, Indian
says every Roadmaster Elite undergoes a meticulous
paint process that takes more than 30 hours to complete
and is finished by hand.
Included in the paint pallet is the new Thunder Black
Vivid Crystal over Gunmetal Flake paint with off-set
red pinstripes and exclusive red elite badging with
matching push-rod tubes which delivers a new,
meaner and sportier look for Indian’s big tourer.
While a custom-inspired paint scheme means riders
will be seen, an upgraded 600-watt PowerBand
Audio Plus system means riders will be heard. The
PowerBand Audio Plus system delivers exceptional
sound and clarity from high-output fairing, trunk,
and saddlebag speakers that are 50 percent louder
than the stock audio system offered on the 2020
Roadmaster and Roadmaster Dark Horse. The
PowerBand Audio Plus system features an enhanced
nine-band dynamic equalizer that auto-adjusts specific
frequencies to the optimal level at different vehicle
speeds to compensate for road, wind, and engine
noise to deliver crystal clear sound quality in every
riding condition.
As Indian Motorcycle’s most powerful air-cooled
engine, the Thunder Stroke 116 (1890cc) features a
new high-flow cylinder head that delivers class-leading
performance with 168Nm of torque. Additionally,
three selectable riding modes, including Tour,
Standard and Sport, allow riders to adjust the bike’s
throttle response to fit their riding preferences.
The throttle map for each ride mode was designed
with a specific application in mind, resulting in one
motorcycle with three distinct personalities.
As usual for Indian’s premium offerings the Ride
Command infotainment system is also equipped
out of the gate. The seven-inch, glove-compatible
touchscreen features turn-by-turn navigation (which
may or may not be available to us), customisable
rider information screens, Bluetooth® compatibility,
and pairs with the Indian Motorcycle Ride Command
mobile app for remote access to key vehicle
information. Riders can also plan a ride route with
up to 100 points on the Ride Command website and
wirelessly transfer it to the bike via Bluetooth.
Local distributor of Indian Motorcycles, Polaris New
Zealand, has confirmed to Kiwi Rider that the new
Roadmaster Elite is due on our shores in May, priced
at $49,995 plus on roads.
KIWI RIDER 95