Indian Roadmaster vs Triumph Trophy Se
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Roadmaster vs Triumph Trophy Se. Indian Roadmaster: 78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate) hp, 430 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Trophy Se: 133 hp @ 8,900 rpm hp, 316 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Roadmaster
Triumph Trophy Se
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
133 hp
Torque (Nm)
166 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
430 kg
316 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate)
133 hp @ 8,900 rpm
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
112 Nm @ 6,450 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
430 kg (wet/curb weight)
316 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Roadmaster
8.5/10
"The best used touring value if you buy with eyes open."
Pros
+Thunderstroke torque genuinely impressive
+Heated seats and grips standard
+Excellent long-haul wind protection
Cons
−Fork seals on early models
−Chrome rusts faster than expected
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
Triumph Trophy Se
8.0/10
"The best non-German tourer you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Punchy, characterful triple engine
+Exceptional long-distance comfort
+Tech-rich spec as standard
Cons
−Screen mechanism can fail expensively
−Soft suspension when fully loaded
−Early electrical gremlins reported
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