TRAVERSE Issue 11 - April 2019 | Page 119

Indian Motorcycle has announced its latest ul- tra-premium touring motorcycle, the 2019 Road- master Elite. The limited-edition Roadmaster Elite pairs modern touring amenities with iconic Indian Motorcycle styling. The 2019 model also boasts many exclusive premium features including a hand paint- ed custom-inspired design along with top of the line premium amenities. Indian say every Roadmaster Elite is an artistic masterpiece that features Wildfire Red Candy over Thunder Black Crystal paint with real 24-karat gold leaf badging. Each bike undergoes a meticulous paint process that takes nearly 30 hours to complete and is finished by hand. New for 2019, the Roadmaster Elite receives an up- graded 600-watt PowerBand™ Audio Plus system. The high-powered system delivers exceptional sound and clarity from high-output fairing, trunk, and saddlebag speakers that are 50 percent louder than the stock audio system of- fered on the 2019 Roadmaster. The PowerBand Audio Plus system features an enhanced nine-band dynamic equal- izer that auto-adjusts specific frequencies to the optimal level at different vehicle speeds to compensate for road, wind, and engine noise to deliver crystal clear sound quality in every riding condition. Additional premium amenities unique to the Roadmaster Elite include leather passenger armrests, spacious billet aluminium rider and passenger floorboards, a premium touring console, billet aluminium pinnacle mirrors, and chrome bumpers. “The Roadmaster Elite offers the most refined, premium touring experience for riders that demand the best of the best,” said Reid Wilson, Senior Director for Indian Motorcycle. “We’ve truly left no stone unturned, packing this bike with style and comfort features that take the touring expe- rience to a new level.” Along with the powerful Thunder Stroke® 111 engine, which produces 151 Nm of torque at 3000 RPM for ex- ceptional acceleration at low RPM, the Roadmaster Elite features the latest ride-enhancing technologies available from Indian Motorcycle. The 2019 Roadmaster Elite also comes standard with all the premium touring amenities riders expect from an Indian Roadmaster, including full LED light- ing, a genuine leather two-up touring seat individually heated for rider and passenger, ABS, heated handgrips, keyless ignition, a push button power windshield, weatherproof, remote-locking saddlebags, a spacious trunk that fits two full face helmets, with over 140 litres of storage space. Among the upgrades available for the 2019 Road- master Elite are many comfort and style accessories available including a mid-rise handlebar, a new co- lour-matched open fender and 19-inch front wheel for riders who prefer a more aggressive look. C S U T TRAVERSE 119