Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs Indian Scout. Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883: ~50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~177 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), 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 Sportster Iron 883
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish power figures for this model)
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~68 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
~177 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
185 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 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 Sportster Iron 883
7.5/10
"A character-packed starter Harley that rewards upgrading and honest riding."
Pros
+Bulletproof parts availability everywhere
+Iconic aggressive blacked-out styling
+Excellent resale value holds
Cons
−Stock seat is genuinely terrible
−Runs out of highway breath
−Compensator sprocket wear expensive
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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