Harley-davidson Street Bob vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Street Bob vs Indian Scout. Harley-davidson Street Bob: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107) hp, 291 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 model) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Street Bob
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
291 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 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
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
185 km/h
Weight
291 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 model)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Street Bob
7.8/10
"The best-value Harley experience you can buy used today."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight pulls strong everywhere
+Stripped aesthetic ages brilliantly
+2018+ frame transforms ride
Cons
−Pre-2018 suspension genuinely poor
−No wind protection whatsoever
−Pushrod tube leaks common
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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