Harley-davidson Firefighter Special vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Firefighter Special vs Indian Scout. Harley-davidson Firefighter Special: ~67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated, Twin Cam 88B engine) hp, ~363 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated based on Electra Glide platform) weight, top speed ~177 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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 Firefighter Special
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
363 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated, Twin Cam 88B engine)
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~113 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (estimated)
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
~177 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h
Weight
~363 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated based on Electra Glide platform)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimated, based on Twin Cam 88 touring platform)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Firefighter Special
6.5/10
"Solid Harley wrapped in overpriced nostalgia — buy with eyes open."
Pros
+Strong community event presence
+Standard Harley reliability underneath
+Eye-catching factory livery
Cons
−Badge tax inflates used prices
−Cosmetics wear and chip easily
−No performance differentiation whatsoever
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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