Harley-davidson Iron 1200 vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Iron 1200 vs Indian Scout. Harley-davidson Iron 1200: 61 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Harley-Davidson), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Iron 1200
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
92 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
252 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
61 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish power figures for this model)
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
92 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Harley-Davidson)
185 km/h
Weight
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Iron 1200
7.5/10
"A characterful, honest cruiser that rewards riders who accept its limitations."
Pros
+Strong low-end torque delivery
+Head-turning genuine bobber stance
+Solid used parts availability
Cons
−Motorway vibration genuinely tiring
−Stock seat punishingly uncomfortable
−Air cooling runs very hot
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
