Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Indian Scout. Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster: 167 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 291 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
167 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
221 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
291 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
167 hp @ 7,000 rpm
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
221 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
291 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, real-world estimate)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster
8.5/10
"The most ridiculous, addictive, impractical motorcycle money can buy used."
Pros
+Insane torque from idle
+Bulletproof triple engine
+Commanding road presence
Cons
−Brutal low-speed maneuverability
−Expensive dealer servicing
−Thirsty at 35-40mpg
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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