Indian Scout vs Honda Shadow Aero 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Scout vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Indian Scout: 100 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Scout
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
97 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
256 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
Weight
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Shadow Aero 750
7.8/10
"The sensible cruiser choice that rarely breaks your heart or wallet."
Pros
+Legendary Honda reliability
+Smooth, tractable V-twin
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Carb sensitive to ethanol fuel
−Chrome ages poorly
−Rear shock deteriorates fast
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