Indian Super Scout vs Honda Shadow Aero 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Super Scout vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. 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. 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 Super Scout
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Horsepower (hp)
111 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
253 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
111 hp @ 7,800 rpm
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
120 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
Weight
253 kg (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 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
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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