Indian Chief vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Chief vs Indian Scout. Indian Chief: 72 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: 2014+ Thunderstroke 111; modern variants vary) hp, 356 kg (wet/curb weight — 2014+ Indian Chief Classic) weight, top speed 185 km/h (note: estimated for 2014+ Thunderstroke 111 variant), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Indian Chief
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
356 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
72 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: 2014+ Thunderstroke 111; modern variants vary)
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2014+ Thunderstroke 111)
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (note: estimated for 2014+ Thunderstroke 111 variant)
185 km/h
Weight
356 kg (wet/curb weight — 2014+ Indian Chief Classic)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average for 2014+ models
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Chief
8.5/10
"A genuinely premium cruiser that earns its price tag on used market."
Pros
+Massive low-down torque
+Premium fit and finish
+Strong aftermarket support
Cons
−Heavy at slow speeds
−Infotainment can glitch
−Chrome maintenance intensive
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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