BMW R 12 vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
BMW R 12 vs Indian Scout. BMW R 12: 109 hp hp, 236 kg (520 lbs) weight, top speed ~130 mph (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Indian Scout: 100 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
BMW R 12
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
236 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
109 hp
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
116 Nm (85.6 lb-ft)
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
~130 mph (estimated)
185 km/h
Weight
236 kg (520 lbs)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
BMW R 12
8.2/10
"A proper motorcycle that rewards riders who value character over technology."
Pros
+Characterful air-cooled boxer engine
+Exceptional long-term build quality
+Strong low-rev torque delivery
Cons
−Prices holding frustratingly firm
−Reaches heat discomfort in traffic
−Limited for shorter inseams
Indian Scout
8.0/10
"A genuinely compelling used buy if you check the electrics first."
Pros
+Punchy low-end torque
+Head-turning authentic styling
+Bulletproof belt final drive
Cons
−Early charging system gremlins
−Cramped for tall riders
−Limited wind protection
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