Harley-Davidson XR 1000 vs Indian NE (1983)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson XR 1000stacks up against the Indian NE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson XR 1000Indian NE
Model year19831923
Price
Engine997 cc997 cc
Horsepower67 hp
Fuel capacity2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires100/90-19 / 130/90-16 3-28 / 3-28

Harley-Davidson XR 1000 vs Indian NE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson XR 1000 and the Indian NE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson XR 1000 brings 67 hp, while the Indian NE counters with its own power figure.

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: