Indian Chief Bobber vs Indian Scout Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Chief Bobber vs Indian Scout Bobber. Indian Chief Bobber: 78 hp @ 5,000 rpm hp, 295 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Indian Scout Bobber: 100 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Chief Bobber
Indian Scout Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
295 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
78 hp @ 5,000 rpm
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 2,900 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
295 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Chief Bobber
8.0/10
"A genuinely special cruiser that rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Thunderstroke torque is addictive
+Stunning visual presence
+Solid long-term reliability
Cons
−Solo seat destroys your back
−Parts network thinner than Harley
−Forward controls divide opinion
Indian Scout Bobber
7.8/10
"A genuinely cool cruiser that rewards buyers who research carefully."
Pros
+Stunning factory styling
+Strong low-end torque
+Smooth, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Stock seat genuinely terrible
−Heat soak in traffic
−Sparse electronics package
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