Suzuki Intruder 1500 vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder 1500 vs Indian Scout. Suzuki Intruder 1500: 70 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, 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
Suzuki Intruder 1500
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
70 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
70 hp @ 4,800 rpm
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Intruder 1500
7.8/10
"A dependable, underrated cruiser that punches above its used price."
Pros
+Bombproof engine reliability
+Massive low-end torque
+Smooth shaft drive
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Carbs gum up easily
−Chrome maintenance is relentless
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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