Harley-davidson Fat Boy vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Fat Boy vs Indian Scout. Harley-davidson Fat Boy: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2023 FLFBS model) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Harley-davidson Fat Boy
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation)
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, current generation)
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
185 km/h
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2023 FLFBS model)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average for current Milwaukee-Eight model)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Fat Boy
7.8/10
"A genuine icon that rewards patient, budget-conscious buyers who shop carefully."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight genuinely smooth engine
+Bulletproof resale value retention
+Effortless low-speed stability
Cons
−Heavy at 674lbs wet
−Pre-2017 compensator issues costly
−Poor slow-speed cornering clearance
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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