Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Indian Scout. Suzuki Thunder 125: 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Suzuki Thunder 125
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
10 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated)
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
10 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary)
185 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Thunder 125
6.5/10
"Reliable urban workhorse, but know exactly what you're buying."
Pros
+Near-indestructible air-cooled engine
+Parts widely available cheaply
+Excellent urban fuel economy
Cons
−Genuinely useless on highways
−Cam chain tensioner concerns
−Frequently abused by owners
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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