Indian deliver another stunning limited edition with the Roadmaster Elite

American cruiser brand Indian has dropped yet another limited edition motorcycle after announcing a new flagship tourer called the Roadmaster Elite.

The Elite’s artistic paintwork and design touches are the stand out features of the 1890cc, 49-degree V-twin. The company says that the meticulous hand finished two-tone paintwork takes 30 hours to complete, with the gunmetal grey metallic paint off-set with a black contrast and red detailing on the badges, pinstripes and engine.

As the name suggests, the Roadmaster Elite is based on the £25,999 Roadmaster series. With an almost £10k premium (the Roadmaster Elite retails at £35,499) it packs more than a fancy paint job. The Roadmaster Elite is one of a number of limited edition models introduced by Indian in recent years and although the company has not stated how many will be made, the tasty price tag will no doubt keep it exclusive.

Visually the look is set off with a unique 19-inch machined front wheel and the main spec difference is an upgraded 600-watt audio system, which is said to be 50% louder than the stock system specified on standard Roadmaster. The clever hi-fi is fitted with what Indian describes as an enhanced nine-band dynamic equaliser, which auto adjusts specific frequencies to optimise the output regardless of the wind, engine and road noise. The sound system is part of Indian’s ‘Motorcycle Ride Command’ infotainment suite, providing sat-nav, customisable rider information screens and smart phone connectivity through a seven-inch touch screen unit which, it is claimed, can helpfully be used with a gloved hand.

With the standard Roadmaster already packing a massive spec sheet, the Roadmaster Elite naturally has all the gadgets you’d expect from such an expensive motorcycle. The air-cooled engine on the Elite remains the same as the base model, complete with the enlarged ‘Thunder Stroke 116’ motor with revised cylinder head, a unit introduced for 2020. No power figures have been announced for the engine, although it’s really all about the torque, which is a stonking 168Nm at just 2800rpm. There are also three different ride modes: Tour, Standard and Sport, which sharpen or soften the throttle response to change the characteristics of the engine. Indian’s rear cylinder deactivation system, which turns off the rear cylinder in traffic in order to reduce the amount of heat transmitted to the rider also features.

As it’s a big tourer, you’ll get a massive 140 litres of storage space through the three-box luggage system, a heated leather touring seat, heated grips and an electrically adjustable windscreen.

Got £35,499 to spend on a touring bike? Head on down to your local Indian dealership for the full lowdown.