the new, leather-wrapped indian motorcycle roadmaster classic mixes comfort and power into a bike that stays grounded in its history. the ride takes the american touring motorcycle back to its heritage by paying homage to the styling cues of past indian bikes. the roadmaster classic features high quality genuine leather, including a premium touring seat, saddlebags with fringe, and a leather trunk.

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the roadmster classic combines vintage aethetic with modern technology

 

 

indian motorcycle‘s latest design encapsulates all-american vintage, combining technology and aesthetics into a vehicle that makes a serious statement. the roadmaster classic’s thunder stroke 111 engine– inspired by the power plus motor of the 1940s– produces 119 ft-lbs of torque with extraordinary output at low RPM, allowing the rider accelerate effortlessly in all six gears.

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the bike packs a thunder stroke 111 engine

 

 

indian motorcycle marketing director reid wilson elaborates on the design, explaining that ‘the indian roadmaster has been synonymous with comfort for touring riders since its introduction in the 1950s.’ the bike promises a ride as smooth as its appearance, using air-adjustable single shock real suspension to soak up the bumps while offering superior feedback. balanced braking comes from dual 300mm semi-floating rotors with four-piston calipers up front and a single 300mm semi-floating rotor with two-piston caliper in the rear, stainless steel reinforced lines and high resolution ABS.

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the roadmaster classic comes in different 2-tone colorways

 

 

the roadmaster classic features valanced fenders, chrome details, and a two-tone paint option. in case the bike doesn’t exude enough leather for your taste, the roadmaster classic can be additionally customized with a whole lot of additional leather and chrome accessories, including passenger armrests and a trunk mat. 

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indian motorcycles designed the roadmaster classic to hard back to its indian roots
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the roadmaster classic features a genuine leather trunk at the rear
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additional leather passenger armrests are available for the bike
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fringed accessories give the bike its trademark north american aesthetic