Indian Scout Bobber Sixty vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Scout Bobber Sixty vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Indian Scout Bobber Sixty: 78 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model) hp, 272 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Scout Bobber Sixty
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
89 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
253 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
78 hp @ 8,000 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
89 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Scout Bobber Sixty
7.5/10
"Great city cruiser that struggles when you want more road."
Pros
+Genuinely head-turning street presence
+Reliable Polaris-era build quality
+Nimble, flickable chassis
Cons
−Runs out of breath highway
−Comfort suffers beyond 90 minutes
−Parts cost more than Japanese
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
7.5/10
"Dependable, honest cruiser that punches above its used asking price."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Affordable used market pricing
Cons
−Wallowy at highway speeds
−Stock seat punishes long rides
−Chrome quality disappoints over time
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