Honda Vtx1800 vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtx1800 vs Indian Scout. Honda Vtx1800: 106 hp @ 5,000 rpm hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 Vtx1800
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
167 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
106 hp @ 5,000 rpm
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
167 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vtx1800
8.2/10
"The cruiser for riders who prioritize reliability over brand loyalty."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Massive torque, surprisingly smooth
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
Cons
−Heavy, slow-speed handling suffers
−Carbureted versions need attention
−Styling divides opinion sharply
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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