Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer vs Indian Scout. Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer: 55 hp @ 6,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
62 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
55 hp @ 6,250 rpm
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
62 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer
7.8/10
"A slow bike you'll ride fast just for the feeling."
Pros
+Characterful V-twin engine note
+Bulletproof shaft drive reliability
+Genuine Italian soul and style
Cons
−Limited dealer network nationwide
−Fueling hesitation early models
−Modest power for highways
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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