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2015 Indian Roadmaster

2015 Indian Roadmaster

2015 Indian Roadmaster

2015 Indian Roadmaster

2015 Indian Roadmaster Review

2015 Indian Roadmaster on www.Totalmotorcycle.com

The new king of the road…

A Storied Soul in a Brand New Bike. The 2015 Indian® Roadmaster™ reflects pure American Luxury. Building upon the iconic Roadmaster name used by Indian in the 1940s, the new Roadmaster reimagines Indian Motorcycle comfort, styling and performance out on the open road, for the long haul.

Originally produced from 1947-1953, the Indian Roadmaster was widely recognized as one of America’s most reliable, feature-laden and comfortable touring bikes, and the all-new 2015 Roadmaster is destined to continue that tradition. In keeping with its legendary namesake, the Roadmaster comes loaded with premium features for comfort, convenience and luxury, including expansive storage capacity and unmatched power and performance.

“It is truly a privilege and an honor for our team to be a part of motorcycling history in designing and reintroducing the Roadmaster, which has such a legendary reputation as the king of luxury touring bikes,” said Steve Menneto, VP of Indian Motorcycle. “The heritage, quality, craftsmanship, performance and standard features on this bike are simply unmatched in the luxury touring segment, and we look forward to sharing the 2015 Roadmaster and other exciting announcements with the global motorcycling community starting on August 2nd in Sturgis.”

 

2015 Indian Roadmaster Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

• Extensive Chrome
• Progressive Styling
•Ultimate Comfort and Convenience
•Luxury Features
•Thunder Stroke® 111 Engine

Comfort & Convenience by Design
The new Roadmaster was designed up for all-day, two-passenger touring comfort, with expansive, easy-access storage for extended rides in virtually any weather condition. The 2015 Roadmaster takes American luxury and comfort to a whole new level with an extensive list of standard premium features that include:
– Nearly 38 gallons of integrated and weatherproof storage
– Standard dual hard saddlebags featuring quick-release capability,
– A roomy and removable carpet-lined trunk
– Keyless ignition with remote saddlebag and trunk locks for security and convenience
– Enhanced driver leg room with new adjustable passenger floorboards
– The new Horizon Windscreen featuring power-adjust
– Genuine Desert Tan Leather heated seats with individual controls and high/low settings
– Heated grips featuring 10 temperature settings
– Adjustable airflow lower fairings that also feature additional easy-access storage
– High-resolution Anti-Lock Brakes
– Chrome front and rear highway bars
– Tire pressure monitoring system
– Triple power ports
– Full LED lighting featuring the Pathfinder LED Headlight
– Electronic cruise control
– Advanced infotainment system offering AM/FM/WB, optional XM and featuring communication, navigation, media device, telephone and Pandora® integration
– Bluetooth capability for hands-free multi-device connectivity
– In-Dash travel features such as dual trip meters, distance to empty, average and instant MPG, Oil change interval countdown, adjustable brightness, and media player read-out.

Proven Power and Endless Chrome
Indian Motorcycle’s new flagship luxury touring bike is powered by the awe-inspiring and proven Thunder Stroke 111™ engine, a 49-degree, air-cooled V-twin power plant mated to a 6-speed overdrive transmission. The Roadmaster is dripping in standard chrome, including the forks, trim, trunk rack, front and rear highway bars, fender tips, and many other chrome components that are options on other brands.

 

2015 Indian Roadmaster Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

Luxury Features

Horizon Power Windshield
Adjust this new Horizon Power Windshield with push-button adjustability to customize airflow, provide weather protection, and reduce glare

Storage
Over 37 Gallons of weatherproof storage in the convenient saddlebags, roomy trunk, lowers, and fairing including convenient front storage in the lowers that’s easily accessible to the driver while riding Heated Seats

Heated rider and passenger seats with individual controls and high and low settings

Heated Grips
Adjust heated grips for the right temperature with ten settings

Adjustable Passenger
Floorboards Give your passenger the ultimate riding experience and leg room comfort with adjustable floorboards

 

Standard Features

Thunder Stroke® 111
The Thunder Stroke® 111 engine delivers an incredible 119 ft-lbs of torque and features styling that pays tribute to legendary Indian Motorcycle® engines of the past.

Remote Locking
Storage Saddlebags and trunk remote lock, providing push-button security and convenience

Pathfinder LED
Lighting Headlight, fog lights, turn signals, taillight, and even the front fender War Bonnet provides the brightest, more reliable lighting

Keyless Ignition
Enjoy keyless starting that’s secure and convenient. With the Indian Roadmaster® key fob in your pocket, climb on the bike, push a button and ride. If you misplace the fob, use the individual security code that you pre-programmed into the ignition.

Desert Tan Genuine Leather Seats
The comfortable rider and passenger seat feature new desert tan leather designed to withstand the elements.This sealed, high-quality leather is strong and durable, and it complements the traditional Indian Motorcycle® style.

 

Custom Options

Thunder Stroke® High Flow Air Cleaner
Boost the performance of your Indian® Motorcycle®, create more legroom on the left side of the engine, and enhance the style of the Thunder Stroke® 111 V-Twin. The “Big Sucker” intake lets the engine “inhale” more freely for a slight performance gain, and it enhances throttle response.

Pinnacle Heel Shifter
The adjustable Chrome Heel Shifter adds extra style to your Indian® Motorcycle®, and it accommodates riders who prefer heel shifting.

Chrome Trunk Armrest Supports
Add passenger comfort to your bike with adjustable chrome trunk armrests. The armrests pivot across a wide lateral range so they can be positioned close to the passenger’s body or spun all the way back so they are alongside the trunk when not in use.

Trunk Storage
Add extra storage to your bike’s trunk with new storage accessories. The Chrome Trunk Rack and Trunk Rack Bag add style and space to your bike. The trunk organizer & trunk bag give your another way to organize your things.

Saddlebag Storage
Add convenient storage to your bike’s saddlebags. These durable bags feature heavy duty duck canvas, canvas reinforcement straps, and leather reinforcements in the corners and carrying handles.

 

 

 

 

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2015 Indian Roadmaster – www.Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $26,999 USD

ENGINE
Drive/Driven Clutch Wet, Multi-Plate
Transmission/Primary Drive Gear Drive Wet Clutch
Engine Type Thunder Stroke® 111
Displacement 111 cu in / 1811 cc
Bore x Stroke 3.976 x 4.449″ (101mm x 113mm)
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Electronic Fuel Injection System Closed loop fuel injection / 54mm bore
PERFORMANCE
Peak Torque (J1349 ft-lbs) 119.2 ft-lbs/ 138.9 N m
Peak Torque RPM 3000 rpm/2600 rpm
GEAR RATIO (OVERALL)
1st 9.403 : 1
2nd 6.411 : 1
3rd 4.763 : 1
4th 3.796 : 1
5th 3.243 : 1
6th 2.789 : 1
Final Drive 2.2 : 1
CHASSIS
Suspension: Front – Type/Travel Telescopic Fork/4.7 in (119 mm) – 46mm cartridge forks with dual rate springs
Suspension: Rear – Type/Travel Single Shock / 4.49 in (114 mm) / pneumatic adjustment
Brakes/Front Dual / Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper Dual Front / 300mm with Anti-Lock Brakes
Brakes/Rear Single / Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper / 300mm with Anti-Lock Brakes
Tires/Front Dunlop® Elite 3 130/90B16 73H
Tires/Rear Dunlop® Elite 3 180/60R16 80H
Wheels Cast 16″ x 3.5″ Front and 16″ x 5″ Rear
Exhaust System Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity (gallons/liters) 5.5 gallons / 20.8 liters
Ground Clearance 5.5 in / 140 mm
Overall Height (in./cm.) 61.9 in / 1572 mm
Overall Width (in./cm.) 39.8 in / 1012 mm
Rake/Trail 25°
Seat Height 65.7 in / 1668 mm
Wheelbase 65.7 in / 1668 mm
Overall Length (in./cm.) 104.6 in / 2656 mm
GVWR 1385 lbs / 630 kgs
Trail 5.9 in / 150.0 mm
Weight (Empty tank / full of fuel) 897 lbs / 930 lbs (406 kg / 421 kg)
STANDARD
Standard Equipment ABS; Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box; Cruise Control; Driving Lights; Highway Bar; Keyless Start; Horizon Power Windshield; Desert Tan Genuine Leather Seats; Remote Locking Hard Saddle Bags; Remote Locking Trunk; Tire Pressure Monitoring; 200 Watt Stereo with AM/FM Bluetooth and Smartphone Compatible Input; Heated Rider & Passenger Seats; Heated Grips; Adjustable Passenger Floorboards; 37.6 Gallons of Storage
ELECTRIC
Gauges Fairing mounted instrument cluster featuring electronic speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge with odometer, dual tripmeters with distance and time, instantaneous and average fuel economy; fuel range; real-time clock; compass; ambient air temperature; gear position display; front and rear tire pressure; engine hours of operation; engine oil life percentage; average speed; battery voltage; radio information display; vehicle trouble code readout; heated grip level (if heated grips installed); and 15 LED telltale indicators: cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation
Lights Pathfinder LED Lights (headlight, fog lights, turn signals, tail light trunk, tail light, trunk interior light, and war bonnet fender light)
STORAGE
Saddlebags 17.2 gal / 65.1 L
Trunk 17.0 gal / 64.4 L
Lower Fairing Glove Box 2.4 gal / 9.0 L
Upper Fairing Storage 1.0 gal / 3.8 L

 

 

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2015 Indian Roadmaster – www.Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $29,999 CDN

ENGINE
Drive/Driven Clutch Wet, Multi-Plate
Transmission/Primary Drive Gear Drive Wet Clutch
Engine Type Thunder Stroke® 111
Displacement 111 cu in / 1811 cc
Bore x Stroke 3.976 x 4.449 (101mm x 113mm)”
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Electronic Fuel Injection System Closed loop fuel injection / 54mm bore
PERFORMANCE
Peak Torque (J1349 ft-lbs) 119.2 ft-lbs/ 138.9 N m
Peak Torque RPM 3000 rpm/2600 rpm
BRAKES
Brakes/Rear Single / Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper / 300mm with Anti-Lock Brakes
GEAR RATIO (OVERALL)
1st 9.403 : 1
2nd 6.411 : 1
3rd 4.763 : 1
4th 3.796 : 1
5th 3.243 : 1
6th 2.789 : 1
Final Drive 2.2 : 1
CHASSIS
Suspension: Front – Type/Travel Telescopic Fork/4.7 in (119 mm) – 46mm cartridge forks with dual rate springs
Suspension: Rear – Type/Travel Single Shock / 4.49 in (114 mm) / pneumatic adjustment
Brakes/Front Dual / Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper Dual Front / 300mm with Anti-Lock Brakes
Tires/Front Dunlop® Elite 3 130/90B16 73H
Tires/Rear Dunlop® Elite 3 180/60R16 80H
Wheels Cast 16 x 3.5″ Front and 16″ x 5″ Rear”
Exhaust System Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over
DIMENSIONS
Fuel Capacity (gallons/liters) 5.5 gallons / 20.8 liters
Ground Clearance 5.5 in / 140 mm
Overall Height (in./cm.) 61.9 in / 1572 mm
Overall Width (in./cm.) 39.8 in / 1012 mm
Rake/Trail 25°
Seat Height 65.7 in / 1668 mm
Wheelbase 65.7 in / 1668 mm
Overall Length (in./cm.) 104.6 in / 2656 mm
GVWR 1385 lbs / 630 kgs
Trail 5.9 in / 150.0 mm
Weight (Empty tank / full of fuel) 897 lbs / 930 lbs (406 kg / 421 kg)
STANDARD
Standard Equipment ABS; Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air-Box; Cruise Control; Driving Lights; Highway Bar; Keyless Start; Horizon Power Windshield; Desert Tan Genuine Leather Seats; Remote Locking Hard Saddle Bags; Remote Locking Trunk; Tire Pressure Monitoring; 200 Watt Stereo with AM/FM Bluetooth and Smartphone Compatible Input; Heated Rider & Passenger Seats; Heated Grips; Adjustable Passenger Floorboards; 37.6 Gallons of Storage
ELECTRIC
Gauges Fairing mounted instrument cluster featuring electronic speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge with odometer, dual tripmeters with distance and time, instantaneous and average fuel economy; fuel range; real-time clock; compass; ambient air temperature; gear position display; front and rear tire pressure; engine hours of operation; engine oil life percentage; average speed; battery voltage; radio information display; vehicle trouble code readout; heated grip level (if heated grips installed); and 15 LED telltale indicators: cruise control enabled, cruise control set, neutral, high beam, turn signal, ABS, check engine, low tire pressure, battery, low fuel, security system, low engine oil pressure and MPH or km/h unit designation
Lights Pathfinder LED Lights (headlight, fog lights, turn signals, tail light trunk, tail light, trunk interior light, and war bonnet fender light)
STORAGE
Saddlebags 17.2 gal / 65.1 L
Trunk 17.0 gal / 64.4 L
Lower Fairing Glove Box 2.4 gal / 9.0 L
Upper Fairing Storage 1.0 gal / 3.8 L

 

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.