Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Black vs Indian Roadmaster Classic (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Blackstacks up against the Indian Roadmaster Classic. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide BlackIndian Roadmaster Classic
Model year20102018
Price$36,499
Engine1803 cc1811 cc
Torque156 Nm151 Nm
Weight409 kg392 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity5.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. 4 piston caliper.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. 2-piston caliper.
Tires130/80-B17 / 180/65-B16 130/90-B16 / 180/60-R16

Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Black vs Indian Roadmaster Classic — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Black and the Indian Roadmaster Classic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Black brings its published horsepower in a 409 kg package, while the Indian Roadmaster Classic counters with its own power figure at 392 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: