Indian Super Scout vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Super Scout vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. 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. 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 Super Scout
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
111 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
253 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
111 hp @ 7,800 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
120 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
253 kg (curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 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
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
Top 10 Accessories
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