Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Indian Scout
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Indian Scout. Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star: 63 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power output for this model) hp, 308 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star
Indian Scout
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
308 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
63 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power output for this model)
100 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 2,500 rpm
97 Nm @ 5,900 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure)
185 km/h
Weight
308 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star
7.5/10
"A refined, underrated cruiser that rewards patient used buyers handsomely."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive reliability
+Strong usable midrange torque
+Typically low mileage examples
Cons
−Cramped for taller riders
−Stock exhaust sounds strangled
−Heavy, awkward at low speed
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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