Harley-davidson Sportster Xl883l Superlow vs Indian Scout Sixty
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Sportster Xl883l Superlow
Indian Scout Sixty
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
89 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
256 kg
247 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish power figures for this model)
78 hp @ 6,800 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
89 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly)
177 km/h
Weight
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Sportster Xl883l Superlow
7.0/10
"An honest, approachable V-twin that rewards sensible used buying."
Pros
+Excellent low seat height
+Dead-simple mechanicals
+Strong resale value
Cons
−Stock suspension is terrible
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Primary chain neglect common
Indian Scout Sixty
7.5/10
"A genuinely satisfying used buy if you manage expectations realistically."
Pros
+Torquey low-rev performance
+Premium Indian build quality
+Excellent used value proposition
Cons
−Belt drive wear costs money
−No ABS on base models
−Limited wind protection