Harley-davidson Softail Custom vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Softail Custom vs Indian Scout. Harley-davidson Softail Custom: 58 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: estimated for Evolution 1340cc engine; exact figures vary by year) hp, 287 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), 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 Softail Custom
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
58 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
287 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
58 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: estimated for Evolution 1340cc engine; exact figures vary by year)
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (note: estimated for Evolution 1340cc engine)
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h
Weight
287 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Softail Custom
7.5/10
"A beautiful, trustworthy cruiser if you buy smart and inspect thoroughly."
Pros
+Twin Cam reliability well-proven
+Slow, predictable depreciation
+Massive aftermarket parts availability
Cons
−Cam chain tensioners wear early
−Chrome quality embarrassingly poor
−Highway comfort genuinely suffers
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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