Indian Super Scout vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Super Scout vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Indian Super Scout: 111 hp @ 7,800 rpm hp, 253 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Super Scout
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
111 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
253 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
111 hp @ 7,800 rpm
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
170 km/h
Weight
253 kg (curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Super Scout
8.5/10
"The real deal — Indian finally built a sportbike worth taking seriously."
Pros
+Punchy, characterful 1250cc engine
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Premium finish and build quality
Cons
−Stock tires disappoint immediately
−Dealer markup still aggressive
−Rear suspension linkage concerns
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10
"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."
Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
−Tiny tank, terrible range
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Many dropped examples exist
Top 10 Accessories
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