Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide

• Table of Contents
• 1. Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 2. Detailed Specs Comparison: Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 3. Design: Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 3.1 Design: Indian Pursuit Limited
• 3.2 Design: Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 4. Engine and Performance: Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 4.1 Engine and Performance: Indian Pursuit Limited
• 4.2 Engine and Performance: Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 5. Comfort and Ergonomics: Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 5.1 Comfort and Ergonomics: Indian Pursuit Limited
• 5.2 Comfort and Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 6. Technology and Features: Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 7. Pros and Cons: Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 7.1 Pros and Cons: Indian Pursuit Limited
• 7.2 Pros and Cons: Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 8. Colors and Cost: Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• 9.1 Which is More Comfortable: the Indian Pursuit Limited or the Harley Davidson Road Glide?
• 9.2 What are the Key Differences between the Indian Pursuit Limited and the Harley Davidson Road Glide?
• 10. Which is Better: the Indian Pursuit Limited or the Harley Davidson Road Glide?

1. Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide

Harley Davidson and Indian Motorcycles are two of the oldest motorcycle companies and have been rivals since 1903. Both motorcycle companies have had their ups and downs, but have managed to build a strong reputation of building reliable, durable, and stylish motorcycles. Harley Davidson and Indian Motorcycles are the only American motorcycle companies to survive two World Wars and economic crises. After Polaris purchased Indian Motorcycles and Harley Davidson appointed new management, both motorcycle brands gained worldwide popularity due to their effective global marketing plans and innovation.

The Indian Pursuit Limited and the Harley Davidson Road Glide are bagger-style touring bikes with stock hard saddlebags, a wide fairing, a windscreen, crash bars, and floorboards. Both motorcycles are ideal for comfortable long-distance, two-up riding. However, the Indian Pursuit Limited is a slightly better touring bike due to being fitted with a trunk offering more storage capacity and a comfortable passenger seat with a backrest and armrest. The Indian Pursuit Limited is also fitted with a more powerful and torquey engine. However, due to being fitted with heavier parts, a large trunk, and a bigger engine, it is heavier than the Harley Road Glide. This article is a detailed comparison between the Indian Pursuit Limited and the Harley Davidson Road Glide.

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2. Detailed Specs Comparison: Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide

2023 Indian Pursuit Limited		2022 Harley Davidson Road Glide
Identification
Indian	Maker	Harley Davidson
Pursuit Limited	Model	Road Glide
2023	Year Model	2022
Touring bike	Motorcycle Type	Touring Bike
$29,999	Base Price	$21,430
Engine and Performance
1,768 cc (108 cu in)	Displacement	1,753 cc (107 cu in)
PowerPlus® 108 V-Twin	Engine Design and Type	Milwaukee-Eight®107 V-Twin
Liquid-Cooled	Cooling System	Air-Cooled
Two	No. of Cylinders	Two
Four	Valves Per Cylinder	Four
122 hp	Horsepower	93 hp at 5,020 rpm
173.54 Nm at 3,800 rpm	Torque	150.5 Nm at 3,250 rpm
96.5 mm / 3.9 in	Stroke	111 mm / 4.37 in
108 mm / 4.25 in	Bore	100 mm / 3.94 in
Closed Loop Fuel Injection / 52mm Dual Bore	Fuel Injection System	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
11:1	Compression Ratio	10:1
Six-Speed	Transmission	Six-Speed
Belt	Final Drive	Belt
Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist Clutch	Clutch	Mechanically Actuated, 10 Plate Wet with Assist & Slipper Clutch
N/A	Fuel Economy	43 mpg
Dual Chrome Mufflers	Muffler	Dual Tapered Mufflers
Split Dual Exhaust with Resonator	Exhaust	Two-Into-One-Into-Two Chrome Exhaust
Aluminum	Frame	Mild Steel Tubular
Electric	Starter	Electric
Yes	Fairing	Yes
Frame-Mounted, Shark-Nose Fairing	Fairing Style	Frame-Mounted, Shark-Nose Fairing
Midsize, Fairing-Mounted	Windshield	Small, Fairing-Mounted
Braking
320 mm Dual Discs, Semi-Floating Rotor with Four-Piston Radial Caliper	Front	Dual 300 mm Discs, Four Piston Caliper
298 mm Single Disc, Floating Rotor with Two-Piston Caliper	Rear	Single 300 mm Disc, Four Piston Caliper
Standard	ABS	Optional
Suspension
43 mm Inverted Telescopic Fork	Front	49 mm Dual Bending Valve
Fox Single Shock with Hydraulic Adjust	Rear	Low, Hand-Adjustable
5.1 in	Front Wheel Travel	4.6 in
4.5 in	Rear Wheel Travel	2.1 in
Tires and Wheels
Metzeler Cruisetec	Tires	Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series
Sport Contrast CutWheels	Wheels	Enforcer II Cast Aluminum Wheels
Dimensions and Weight
5.9 in / 150 mm	Trail	6.8 in / 172.72 mm
25°	Rake	26°
6 gal	Fuel Tank Capacity	6 gal
5.4 in / 137 mm	Ground Clearance	5.5 in / 139.7 mm
39 in / 990 mm	Width	38.6 in / 980.44 mm
56.8 in / 1,444 mm	Height	51.6 in / 1310.64 mm
102.7 in / 2609 mm	Length	95.7 in / 2430.78 mm
26.5 in / 672 mm	Seat Height	25.9 in / 657.86 mm
65.7 in / 1,669 mm	Wheelbase	64 in / 1625.6 mm
912 lbs / 413 kg	Wet Weight	855 lbs / 387.82 kg
877 lbs / 398 kg	Dry Weight	820 lbs / 371.9 kg

3. Design: Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide

3.1 Design: Indian Pursuit Limited

The Indian Pursuit Limited is a heavyweight bagger, ideal for touring and long-distance rides due to being fitted with a midsize windshield, hard saddlebags, a large trunk, a comfortable passenger seat, backrest, armrests, and luggage rack. It is fitted with a step-up seat that offers lumbar support for the rider. The Indian Pursuit Limited also has bolder lighting due to its large, round headlamp, stylish front indicators, and two premium driving lights integrated into the lower fairings. It also has two additional storage compartments in the fairings for storing gloves, sunglasses, and mobile phones. The Indian Pursuit Limited is fitted with chrome crash bars for engine and frame protection and a blacked-out, liquid-cooled radiator behind the front wheel. The teardrop-shaped, chrome side mirrors are attached to low-mounted, pulled-back handlebars. The Indian Pursuit Limited also comes with chrome dual tapered mufflers, floorboards, and sport contrast cutwheels wrapped around Metzeler Cruisetec® tires.

3.2 Design: Harley Davidson Road Glide

The Harley Davidson Road Glide is a vintage, bagger-style touring bike with modern features, including a frame-mounted shark-nose fairing with stylish twin headlamps, a small windshield, analog gauges, dual speakers, storage compartments, a small display screen, and pulled-back, buckhorn handlebars with chrome side mirrors. The Harley Road Glide is also fitted with a single-piece step-up seat capable of comfortable two-up riding. The dip in the seat offers lower back support for the rider. The Harley Road Glide has a blacked-out frame and chrome finish; the engine guard, front forks, dual tapered mufflers, an air breather, cylinder heads, and handlebars being the only parts covered in chrome. The Harley Road Glide also comes with forward-mounted floorboards so that the rider can comfortably place their feet. The chopped front and rear fenders with a small LED tail/stop light and rear turn signals. The Harley Road Glide also comes with stock hard saddlebags with a storage capacity of 2.3 cu ft.

4. Engine and Performance: Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide

4.1 Engine and Performance: Indian Pursuit Limited

The Indian Pursuit Limited is powered by a 1,768 cc liquid-cooled, PowerPlus® 108 V-Twin engine capable of a torque of 173.54 Nm at 3,800 rpm and a horsepower of 122 hp. Though there is a slight difference in engine size, the Indian Pursuit Limited produces 29 hp more horsepower and 23.04 Nm more torque than the Harley Road Glide. The liquid-cooled system has better thermal efficiency, manages engine temperature more effectively in various riding conditions, and improves fuel efficiency. The Indian Pursuit Limited also comes with several standard features, including an ABS, cruise control, traction control, and a rear cylinder deactivation system for a better and safer riding experience.

Despite being a heavyweight motorcycle with a wet weight of 912 lbs (413 kg), the Indian Pursuit Limited has a quick throttle response. With its throttle response and traction control, the rider can switch between three riding modes, including Rain, Sport, and Standard depending on the road conditions and personal preferences. For a comfortable touring and cruising experience, the Indian Pursuit Limited comes with a six-speed constant mesh transmission, belt drive, and standard cruise control.

The Indian Pursuit Limited also comes with high-output speakers and an infotainment system with an LCD screen, Navigation, Bluetooth, and USB connection. It has an adjustable electronic windscreen that can be raised to reduce turbulence while cruising on highways.

Due to being fitted with a frame-mounted fairing, the Indian Pursuit Limited’s front end does not have an uneven distribution of weight while turning corners. With a lean angle of 31°, the rider can easily turn tight corners without scraping the floorboards against the ground. The Indian Pursuit Limited is also fitted with high-performance, hydraulically adjustable, FOX single shock and a 43 mm inverted telescopic fork. The front suspension has a wheel travel of 5.1 inches and the rear suspension has a wheel travel of 4.5 inches.

4.2 Engine and Performance: Harley Davidson Road Glide

The Harley Davidson Road Glide is fitted with a 1,753 cc air-cooled, Milwaukee-Eight 107, V-Twin engine capable of a horsepower of 93 hp and a torque of 150.5 Nm. The Harley Road Glide has a wet weight of 855 lbs which makes handling a bit difficult for newer riders, especially when traveling at lower speeds. It also cannot accelerate quickly due to being a heavyweight motorcycle. However, the Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine ensures smooth power delivery at all gear levels. The Harley Road Glide’s six-speed transmission and the assist and slipper clutch ensure smooth gear shift and clutch operation.

The Harley Road Glide is fitted with cruise control and electronically linked braking (ELB). The ELB ensures that the wheels don’t lock up when the brakes are suddenly applied in an emergency so the rider can maintain the balance. However, braking can be improved by installing an optional ABS feature for $819. For a comfortable touring experience, the Harley Road Glide comes with a front dual-bending valve and hand-adjustable rear shocks. However, the rear suspension has a wheel travel of 2.1 inches, making long-distance rides slightly uncomfortable.

Also Read: HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE VS. HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING

5. Comfort and Ergonomics: Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide

5.1 Comfort and Ergonomics: Indian Pursuit Limited

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The Indian Pursuit Limited is an ideal touring bike that does not require upgrades and customization. It is fitted with standard ride-assist and safety features to ensure a safer riding experience, stock luggage capacity, and wind protection. The Indian Pursuit Limited has forward-mounted floorboards that provide adequate legroom for both average and taller riders. Its seat height of 26.5 inches, low-mounted and swept-back handlebars, and adequate legroom ensure a relaxed riding position.

For a fun riding experience when traveling long distances, the Indian Pursuit Limited comes with an infotainment system powered by the Ride Command+ which includes tire pressure monitoring, Apple CarPlay, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, weather, and live traffic overlays.

5.2 Comfort and Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Road Glide

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The Harley Davidson Road Glide is known for its comfortable riding ergonomics due to its swept-back, buckhorn handlebars being within comfortable reach of the rider. There is a dip in the rider’s seat which offers a low seat height of 25.9 inches. The forward-mounted floorboards also ensure adequate legroom for shorter and taller riders. The handlebars’ position, forward-mounted foot controls, and low seat height ensure an upright back position. However, the Harley Road Glide is not an ideal motorbike for beginners due to being a heavyweight vehicle. It is also difficult to maneuver at low speeds and ride through traffic due to its heavier front end.

The Harley Road Glide can be transformed into an ideal touring bike by adding a few aftermarket parts, including a large windscreen, luggage racks, sissy bars, and backrests.

Also Read: HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE VS. HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE

6. Technology and Features: Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide

2023 Indian Pursuit Limited		2022 Harley Davidson Road Glide
Technology and Features
Standard	ABS	Optional
X	Electronic Linked Braking (ELB)	✓
Standard	Cruise Control	Standard
Three Riding Modes (Rain, Sport, and Standard)	Riding Modes	X
✓	Traction Control	X
✓	Rear Cylinder Deactivation	X
✓	Heated Seat	X
✓	Heated Grips	X
Fairing-Mounted	Gauges	Handlebar and Fairing-Mounted
✓	Speedometer	✓
✓	Clock	✓
✓	Tachometer	✓
✓	Fuel Gauge	✓
✓	Low Fuel Warning	✓
✓	Odometer	✓
✓	Gear Indicator	✓
✓	Passenger Seat	✓
Infotainment
✓	Display Screen	✓
✓	Speakers	✓
✓	Bluetooth	✓
✓	USB Connection	✓
✓	AM / FM	✓
✓	Navigation	✓

7. Pros and Cons: Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide

7.1 Pros and Cons: Indian Pursuit Limited

Indian Pursuit Limited Pros	Indian Pursuit Limited Cons
Powerful and torquey engine	Expensive
Ideal touring bike	Heavyweight
Lightweight front end	Not beginner-friendly
Good handling and cornering	Difficult to maneuver at low speeds
Adjustable electronic windshield	Difficult to ride through traffic
Stock trunk with integrated passenger seat	Difficult to make U-turns
ABS, cruise control, and traction control are standard	No reverse gear
Standard rear cylinder deactivation system
Three riding modes (Rain, Standard, and Sport)
Comfortable ergonomics
Effective liquid-cooled system

7.2 Pros and Cons: Harley Davidson Road Glide

Harley Davidson Road Glide Pros	Harley Davidson Road Glide Cons
Comfortable motorbike	ABS is optional
Stock saddlebags, crash bar, fairing, and floorboards	Heavyweight
Chrome finishing	Difficult to handle at low speeds
Low seat height	Not beginner-friendly
Stock infotainment system
Classic look
Comfortable for taller and shorter riders

8. Colors and Cost: Indian Pursuit Limited Vs. Harley Davidson Road Glide

9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

9.1 Which is More Comfortable: the Indian Pursuit Limited or the Harley Davidson Road Glide?

The Indian Pursuit Limited and the Harley Davidson Road Glide are comfortable bagger-style touring bikes with low seat heights, adequate legroom, and relaxed riding positions. Both motorcycles are widely popular among motorcycle enthusiasts due to being suited for touring and long-distance rides. However, the Indian Pursuit Limited is better for touring due to being fitted with an electronically adjustable windscreen and a large trunk with an integrated passenger seat, backrest, and armrests. It is ideal for long-distance travel and offers a comfortable two-up riding experience.

9.2 What are the Key Differences between the Indian Pursuit Limited and the Harley Davidson Road Glide?

Key Differences between the Indian Pursuit Limited and the Harley Davidson Road Glide
Indian Pursuit Limited	Harley Davidson Road Glide
PowerPlus® 108 V-Twin engine	Milwaukee-Eight®107 V-Twin engine
1,768 cc	1,753 cc
Liquid-Cooled	Air-Cooled
More powerful and torquey engine	Less powerful and torquey engine
ABS is standard	ABS is optional
Stock trunk with integrated passenger seat	No trunk
Midsize windscreen	Small windscreen
Metzeler Cruisetec tires	Dunlop tires
Sport Contrast CutWheels	Enforcer II Cast Aluminum Wheels
Trail size of 5.9 inches	Trail size of 6.8 inches
Wet weight of 912 lbs	Wet Weight of 855 lbs
Adjustable windscreen	Non-adjustable, small windscreen
Comes with standard traction control and rear cylinder deactivation system	No traction control and rear cylinder deactivation system
Three riding modes (Sport, Standard, and Rain)	No riding mode.
Stock passenger floorboards	No passenger floorboards

10. Which is Better: the Indian Pursuit Limited or the Harley Davidson Road Glide?

The Indian Pursuit Limited and the Harley Davidson Road Glide are bulky, bagger-style touring bikes with stock aggressive-style, shark-nose fairings, windshields, hard saddlebags, and crash bars. Both motorcycles are best-suited for comfortable touring and long-distance rides. The Harley Road Glide’s low seat height of 25.9 inches, buckhorn handlebars, and adequate legroom make it a good choice for shorter and taller riders. However, for better two-up riding, the Indian Pursuit Limited comes with a more powerful and torquey engine and a trunk with an integrated passenger seat. It is also equipped with several standard ride-assist and safety features, including an ABS, cruise control, traction control, three riding modes, a rear cylinder deactivation system, and a heated seat and grips. However, the Indian Pursuit Limited costs $8,569 more than the Harley Road Glide.

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