Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500 vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500 vs Indian Scout. Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500: UNVERIFIED — estimated ~27–30 hp @ 5,250 rpm based on similar RE 500cc singles hp, UNVERIFIED — estimated ~190–200 kg (wet/curb weight) based on similar RE 500cc singles weight, top speed UNVERIFIED — estimated ~130–140 km/h based on similar RE 500cc singles. 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
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Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~27–30 hp @ 5,250 rpm based on similar RE 500cc singles
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~40–42 Nm @ 4,000 rpm based on similar RE 500cc singles
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~130–140 km/h based on similar RE 500cc singles
185 km/h
Weight
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~190–200 kg (wet/curb weight) based on similar RE 500cc singles
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~3.0–3.5 L/100km based on similar RE 500cc singles
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500
No detailed review available yet.
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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