Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe vs Indian Scout. Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe: 86 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107) hp, 318 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated — note: not a performance-focused model), 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 Deluxe
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
86 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated — note: not a performance-focused model)
185 km/h
Weight
318 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe
7.5/10
"Buy 2018-newer and you get a genuinely excellent slow-lane companion."
Pros
+Stunning retro visual presence
+M8 107 torque delivery
+Comfortable all-day riding position
Cons
−Limited cornering ground clearance
−Runs hot in traffic
−Pre-2018 cam tensioner issues
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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