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Honda Rebel 500 vs Indian Scout

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Rebel 500 vs Indian Scout. Honda Rebel 500: 46 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 191 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed), 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

Honda Rebel 500 Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
46 hp @ 8,500 rpm
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed)
185 km/h
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Honda Rebel 500
Honda Rebel 500
7.8/10

"The most competent beginner cruiser Honda has ever built."

Pros
+Honda reliability, near-bulletproof
+Comfortable low seat height
+Better handling than expected
Cons
Highway cruising feels strained
Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Styling divides opinion sharply
Indian Scout
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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Brake Pads
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Battery
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EBC Brakes FA196HH Disc Brake Pad Set, Black
Brake Pads
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Tires
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Tires
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Chain & Lube
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