Indian Scout Classic vs Harley-davidson Iron 883
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Scout Classic vs Harley-davidson Iron 883. Indian Scout Classic: 100 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Harley-davidson Iron 883: 53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak hp figures; this is a widely accepted dyno-tested estimate) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Scout Classic
Harley-davidson Iron 883
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
97 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
253 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak hp figures; this is a widely accepted dyno-tested estimate)
Torque
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
68 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Scout Classic
8.0/10
"A genuinely great cruiser that mostly lives up to its reputation."
Pros
+Punchy, characterful V-twin
+Excellent low seat height
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Cramped above 6ft
−Pegs ground unexpectedly
−Limited genuine touring ability
Harley-davidson Iron 883
7.0/10
"A flawed but lovable urban scrapper that earns its cult status."
Pros
+Bulletproof resale value
+Parts absurdly cheap and available
+Low seat, beginner-friendly height
Cons
−Vibration kills long-distance comfort
−Tiny 3.3-gallon fuel tank
−Underpowered stock above 60mph
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