Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Indian Scout — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average), Indian Scout 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average. Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Indian Scout — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 7.5/10 and Indian Scout 8.0/10. Indian Scout scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight caveat: You regularly ride highway touring trips. Indian Scout caveat: You're tall, tour long distances, or hate cruisers.

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Indian Scout — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight: 66 hp. Indian Scout: 100 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Indian Scout — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight: 253 kg, 66 hp. Indian Scout: 256 kg, 100 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Indian Scout

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Indian Scout — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight produces 66 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated SAE net; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish figures for this model); Indian Scout produces 100 hp @ 8,000 rpm. Indian Scout wins by 34 hp.

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Indian Scout — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider and conditions), Indian Scout 185 km/h. Indian Scout is the faster of the two.

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Indian Scout — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 253 kg (wet/curb weight), Indian Scout 256 kg (wet/curb weight). Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight is lighter by 3 kg.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Indian Scout. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight: 66 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated SAE net; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish figures for this model) hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider and conditions), 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.