Just after Harley-Davidson announced the updated
CVO Road Glide, Indian followed up with the debut of the 2020 edition of the
limited-run Roadmaster Elite.
The American legacy brand brings back its
top-spec, fully-loaded tourer for 2020. The Roadmaster Elite comes with its
own, model-specific livery—a hand-painted job that apparently takes over 30
hours to achieve according to Indian. The livery combines new Thunder Black
Vivid Crystal and Gunmetal Flake paints with a red pinstripe. The look is
completed by a pair of heated leather saddles, a tank-mounted analog fuel gauge
and voltmeter, and Pathfinder LED lighting.
The new Thunder Stroke 116 V-twin replaces
the Roadmaster’s old 111 c.i. mill and delivers what Indian refers to as
“class-leading performance”. The three available riding modes adapt the
engine’s mapping and behavior to the rider’s requirements.
The bike also comes equipped with the
Indian Motorcycle Ride Command system that features a seven-inch touchscreen
with turn-by-turn navigation and that can be paired to a smartphone via
Bluetooth using the proprietary app. For those out there who want to be heard
at all cost, a 600-watt PowerBand Audio Plus system will make sure you get to
share the song of your people, whatever it is. Other features include 19-inch
precision machined wheels, ABS, keyless ignition, weatherproof and
remote-locking saddlebags and trunk, and a pair of matching full-face helmets.
The new 2020 Indian Roadmaster Elite is
now available in dealerships. If you’re hoping to get your hands on one, you’ll
have to be quick. Only 225 units of this year’s very limited Roadmaster Elite
will be produced, priced at US$ 38,999.
