Yamaha Xv 950 vs Indian Scout Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xv 950 vs Indian Scout Bobber. Yamaha Xv 950: 54 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Indian Scout Bobber: 100 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xv 950
Indian Scout Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
54 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
252 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
54 hp @ 5,500 rpm
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xv 950
7.5/10
"A genuinely well-built cruiser that rewards sensible buyers over brand loyalists."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Meaty low-down torque
+Genuine quality fit and finish
Cons
−Suspension too soft stock
−Short riding comfort window
−Limited wind protection
Indian Scout Bobber
7.8/10
"A genuinely cool cruiser that rewards buyers who research carefully."
Pros
+Stunning factory styling
+Strong low-end torque
+Smooth, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Stock seat genuinely terrible
−Heat soak in traffic
−Sparse electronics package
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