Honda Vt1100 Shadow vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vt1100 Shadow vs Indian Scout. Honda Vt1100 Shadow: 50 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 262 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 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
Honda Vt1100 Shadow
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
86 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
262 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
50 hp @ 5,500 rpm
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
86 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
262 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vt1100 Shadow
7.5/10
"Reliable, affordable cruiser that rewards patient riders over aggressive ones."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Strong low-down torque
+Massive parts availability
Cons
−Heavy, sluggish cornering feel
−Seat comfort genuinely terrible
−Carbs gum up easily
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
Top 10 Accessories
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