Harley-davidson V-rod vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson V-rod vs Indian Scout. Harley-davidson V-rod: 122 hp @ 8,250 rpm (2012+ V-Rod Muscle; original 2002 model produced ~115 hp) hp, 295 kg (wet/curb weight — V-Rod Muscle variant) weight, top speed 225 km/h, 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 V-rod
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
295 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
122 hp @ 8,250 rpm (2012+ V-Rod Muscle; original 2002 model produced ~115 hp)
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
295 kg (wet/curb weight — V-Rod Muscle variant)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 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 V-rod
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable cruiser that rewards riders who do their homework."
Pros
+Porsche-developed engine is exceptional
+Genuinely strong top-end power
+Handles better than expected
Cons
−Parts increasingly hard to find
−Heavy and awkward parking lot
−Specialist servicing costs hurt
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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