Harley-davidson Iron 883 vs Indian Scout Sixty
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Iron 883
Indian Scout Sixty
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
89 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
256 kg
247 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak hp figures; this is a widely accepted dyno-tested estimate)
78 hp @ 6,800 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
89 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
177 km/h
Weight
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Iron 883
7.0/10
"A flawed but lovable urban scrapper that earns its cult status."
Pros
+Bulletproof resale value
+Parts absurdly cheap and available
+Low seat, beginner-friendly height
Cons
−Vibration kills long-distance comfort
−Tiny 3.3-gallon fuel tank
−Underpowered stock above 60mph
Indian Scout Sixty
7.5/10
"A genuinely satisfying used buy if you manage expectations realistically."
Pros
+Torquey low-rev performance
+Premium Indian build quality
+Excellent used value proposition
Cons
−Belt drive wear costs money
−No ABS on base models
−Limited wind protection