Harley-davidson Low Rider S vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Low Rider S vs Indian Scout. Harley-davidson Low Rider S: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2020+ Milwaukee-Eight 114; note: official HP figures vary by market and are not always published by H-D) hp, 307 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ model) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Low Rider S
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
307 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2020+ Milwaukee-Eight 114; note: official HP figures vary by market and are not always published by H-D)
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2020+ Milwaukee-Eight 114)
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
185 km/h
Weight
307 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ model)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Low Rider S
8.5/10
"The best all-round Softail you can buy used today."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 pulls hard
+Surprisingly capable handling
+Aggressive aesthetics, not costume jewelry
Cons
−Runs genuinely hot in traffic
−Rear tire wears fast
−Premium used pricing still stings
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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