Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Indian Scout. Harley-davidson Wide Glide: 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96B, later models; note: earlier Evo-era models produced approx. 55–60 hp) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2010–2017 FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimate; varies by year and engine spec), Motoryk rating 7.3/10. 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 Wide Glide
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96B, later models; note: earlier Evo-era models produced approx. 55–60 hp)
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
113 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96B; estimate for later Dyna-era models)
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimate; varies by year and engine spec)
185 km/h
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2010–2017 FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.7 L/100km (approx. 15 km/L) — estimate based on typical Twin Cam 96/103 real-world usage
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Wide Glide
7.3/10
"A style-first cruiser that rewards riders who know exactly what they want."
Pros
+Iconic factory custom styling
+Twin Cam bulletproof reliability
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Zero wind protection
−Wallows hard in corners
−Vibration fatigue on highways
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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