Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

96 Australian Road Rider Bike Guide

Tourers

INDIAN ROADMASTER CLASSIC

$38,995

HONDA GL1800 GOLDWING

$35,999

Engine: SOHC liquid-cooled horizontally

opposed six-cylinder

Displacement: 1832cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: Five-speed plus electric reverse,

shaft drive

Tyres: F: 130/70R18 R: 180/60R16

Seat height: 725mm

Kerb weight: 392kg

Fuel capacity: 25L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/12,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: THE STRIPPED-OUT GOLDWING

Engine: Thunder Stroke 111

Displacement: 1811cc

Power/Torque: NA/161Nm @ 3000rpm

Transmission: Six-speed, multi-plate wet

clutch, belt fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 130/90B16 R: 180/60R16

Seat height: 673mm

Kerb weight: 406kg

Fuel capacity: 20.8L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/NA

Engine: SOHC liquid-cooled horizontally

opposed six-cylinder

Displacement: 1832cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: Five-speed plus electric reverse,

shaft drive

Tyres: F: 130/70R18 R: 180/60R16

Seat height: 740mm

Kerb weight: 413kg

Fuel capacity: 25L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/12,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: THUNDERSTRUCK

VERDICT: LUXURY TOURING

The Goldwing F6B is the lighter, trimmer and leaner member of the Goldwing

family, offering plenty of storage capacity and performance, along with many of the

Goldwing’s comfort and luxury features.

Whether it’s Route 66 or the Great Ocean Road, you’ll get your kicks on the

Roadmaster Classic. Vintage styling complete with leather saddle bags and illuminated

headdress, it blends the old with the new, complete with LED lights and instruments

including a touchscreen infotainment unit.

Honda’s desire to make people’s lives more convenient, joyful and fun through

advances in engineering and technology has led to the evolution of the GL1800.

The original touring motorcycle has evolved in anticipation of a new generation

of customers. The core appeal of the Goldwing remains its unique ability to make

long-distance travel a truly rewarding and enjoyable experience. Comfort, engine

performance and a stable, responsive chassis all play their part.

HONDA GL1800 GOLDWING F6B

$27,299

If you have the means, you can buy almost any bike. But the Indian Roadmaster has

to be earned. On the road, two up, mile after mile, the Roadmaster is built for the

long haul. It provides the craftsmanship and innovation discerning riders demand

from a classic Indian Roadmaster.

INDIAN ROADMASTER $40,995

Engine: Thunder Stroke 111

Displacement: 1811cc

Power/Torque: NA/161Nm @ 3000rpm

Transmission: Six-speed, multi-plate wet

clutch, belt fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 130/90B16 R: 180/60R16

Seat height: 673mm

Kerb weight: 414kg

Fuel capacity: 20.8L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: THE ULTIMATE INDIAN

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