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Honda Gold Wing vs Indian Roadmaster

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Honda Gold Wing
Indian Roadmaster

Honda

Gold Wing

From ₹44.3 Lakh

Indian Motorcycle

Roadmaster

From ₹48.49 Lakh

Honda Gold WingGold Wing · ₹44.3 Lakh
Indian RoadmasterDark Horse · ₹48.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Gold Wing: ₹44.3 Lakh (ahead) Roadmaster: ₹48.49 Lakh Gold Wing ₹4.19 lakh cheaper
Braking Gold Wing: Dual-channel ABS Roadmaster: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Gold Wing: Not published Roadmaster: 20 kmpl Claimed
Power Gold Wing: Not published Roadmaster: 92 hp Different engines
Weight Gold Wing: 390 kg Roadmaster: 412 kg Seat height 745 vs 673 mm
Versions Gold Wing: 1 Roadmaster: 4 (ahead) Only Gold Wing: petrol, automatic

Pick the Gold Wing for the lower price.

Pick the Roadmaster for more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹44.3 Lakh
₹48.49 Lakh
On-road in
₹48.75 Lakh
₹53.34 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹1,29,531 a month
₹1,41,745 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, manual
Power
Not listed
92 hp
Torque
Not listed
171 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Mileage
Not published
20 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
1,833.0 cc
1,890 cc
Engine Type
4-Stroke, 24-Valve SOHC Liquid-Cooled Horizontally Opposed Flat-6 (Boxer 6-Cylinder)
Thunderstroke 116 49° V-Twin, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve/cyl, Pushrod OHV
Bore x Stroke
73.0 x 73.0 mm (Square Bore)
103.2 mm x 113.0 mm
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.0:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled with Rear Cylinder Deactivation
Gearbox
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission (DCT) with Walking Mode (Forward & Reverse)
6 Speed Manual
Clutch
Hydraulic Dual-Clutch (DCT)
Wet multiplate with assist
Drive Type
Enclosed Shaft Drive
Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual 320 mm Discs with 6-Piston Calipers
Dual Floating Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
316 mm Disc with 3-Piston Caliper
Single Floating Disc, 300 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Electronically Controlled Combined Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Polished Forged Alloy Wheels
Cast Aluminium Wheels (17-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size
130/70-R18 M/C 63H (Tubeless Radial)
130/80-B17 65H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)
Rear Tyre Size
200/55-R16 M/C 77H (Tubeless Radial)
180/60-R16 80H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension with Electronically Controlled Showa Dampers
46 mm Telescopic Fork (119 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Pro-Link Monoshock with Electronically Controlled Showa 4-Mode Preload Adjustment
Single Air-adjustable Monoshock (114 mm travel)
Frame Type
Aluminium Die-Cast Twin-Spar Frame
Cast Aluminium Backbone Frame
Wheelbase
1,695 mm
1668 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
140 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,615 mm
2656 mm
Width
905 mm
1000 mm
Height
1,430 mm - 1,555 mm (with Electric Windshield)
1491 mm
Seat Height
745 mm
673 mm
Kerb Weight
390 kg (Kerb Weight)
412 kg (Dry: 398 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 Litres (350+ km touring range)
20.8 L (Reserve 4.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
7.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Multi-Information Display Screen with Gyrocompass Navigation
7-inch Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND with Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth Smartphone Audio & Intercom)
Yes (Bluetooth phone, audio, and intercom streaming)
Navigation
Full Integrated GPS Navigation System with 3D Map View
Yes (Full map turn-by-turn navigation with live weather/traffic)
USB Charging
USB-A & Type-C Ports (Dual front & luggage ports)
Yes (USB port in fairing & 12V outlet in trunk)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
4 Riding Modes: Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain (Integrated Throttle-By-Wire, HSTC, Suspension & Damping)
3 Modes (Tour, Standard, Sport)
Traction Control
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
No
Quickshifter
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic (No clutch lever required) with Paddle Shifts
No
Cruise Control
Electronic Cruise Control with Resume & Set
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Dual Projector Headlights with Auto-Cancelling Indicators
Full LED Pathfinder Headlamp + LED Driving Lights
Taillight
Full LED Touring Tail Lamp Strip
Full LED integrated into trunk and rear fender
Turn Indicators
LED Fog Lamps & Integrated LED Mirror Blinkers
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Dual Heated Touring Seats with Independent Passenger Backrest, Armrests & 5-Level Seat Heating
ClimaCommand plush heated/cooled touring seat with passenger backrest
Under-Seat Storage
61 Litres Top Trunk + Dual 60L Panniers = 121 Litres Total Luggage Storage
Massive 3-piece remote-locking luggage system (~137 L total cargo volume)

Choice

Versions
1 version
4 versions
Price range
₹44.3 Lakh
₹48.49 Lakh – ₹71.82 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the Gold Wing sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹44.3 Lakh.

Only the Roadmaster sells a petrol, manual version: 4 versions, from ₹48.49 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Gold Wing Gold Wing against Roadmaster Dark Horse

CityGold WingRoadmasterGap
Mumbai₹50.52 Lakh₹55.28 LakhGold Wing ₹4.76 lakh less
Pune₹50.52 Lakh₹55.28 LakhGold Wing ₹4.76 lakh less
New Delhi₹48.75 Lakh₹53.34 LakhGold Wing ₹4.60 lakh less
Bengaluru₹53.18 Lakh₹58.19 LakhGold Wing ₹5.02 lakh less
Chennai₹50.52 Lakh₹55.28 LakhGold Wing ₹4.76 lakh less
Hyderabad₹53.18 Lakh₹58.19 LakhGold Wing ₹5.02 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹47.86 Lakh₹52.37 LakhGold Wing ₹4.51 lakh less
Kolkata₹49.63 Lakh₹54.31 LakhGold Wing ₹4.68 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Gold Wing or the Roadmaster?

The Gold Wing, by ₹4.19 lakh on the versions compared here: Gold Wing Gold Wing at ₹44.3 Lakh against Roadmaster Dark Horse at ₹48.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹48.75 Lakh against ₹53.34 Lakh.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,29,531 a month for the Gold Wing and ₹1,41,745 for the Roadmaster, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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