Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 vs Indian Scout. Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600: 72 hp @ 4,800 rpm (estimated, as Kawasaki did not officially publish power figures) hp, 326 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer did not publish official figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Indian Scout: 100 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
326 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
72 hp @ 4,800 rpm (estimated, as Kawasaki did not officially publish power figures)
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer did not publish official figure)
185 km/h
Weight
326 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600
7.5/10
"A genuinely tough muscle cruiser that rewards patient, experienced buyers."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful V-twin engine
+Aggressive styling ages well
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Seat comfort fades quickly
−Soft suspension limits cornering confidence
−Carb issues on older models
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
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