Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx vs Indian Scout. Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx: 44 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 221 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Vt600 Shadow Vlx
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
44 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
47 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
221 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
44 hp @ 7,000 rpm
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
47 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
221 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx
8.0/10
"The most sensible used cruiser under $3,500, full stop."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Massive used parts availability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Carbs gunk up when stored
−Fork seals leak with age
−Underpowered for highway cruising
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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