Indian Motorcycle Scout vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle Scout or Harley-Davidson Nightster? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Scout and Nightster. Indian Motorcycle Scout Price starts at Rs.17.17 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Metallic and Harley-Davidson Nightster Price starts at Rs.13.51 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Indian Motorcycle Scout is N/A cylinder, 1133 cc Engine can generate 127.8 PS power whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is a 2 cylinder, 975 cc Engine can generate 88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Scout provides a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model), and Nightster has a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model). Indian Motorcycle Scout is available in 1 colours & 3 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.

Scout vs Nightster

Key Highlights	Indian Motorcycle Scout	Harley-Davidson Nightster
Price	Rs.17.17 Lakh	Rs.13.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1133 cc	975 cc
Power	127.8 PS	88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range	25 kmpl	19.6 kmpl

Indian Motorcycle Scout

Black Metallic

Rs. 17.17 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson Nightster

STD

Rs. 13.51 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

Scout specifications	Nightster specifications
Variant Name	Black Metallic	STD
On Road Price	19.64 Lakh Price Breakup	15.46 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	-	5.0 1 Reviews
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 Litres	11.7 Litres
Engine Displacement	1133 cc	975 cc

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Scout Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Nightster Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type	-	Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	-	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	31
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	31
Front Wheel Size	-	19
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	-	Yes
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	40
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	40
Rear Wheel Size	-	16
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	-	41mSHOWADuaBendinValvconventionaforksAluminufortriplclamps
Rear Suspension	-	Rear suspension is dual outboard& direct-acting
Front Tyre Size	-	100/90 - 19
Rear Tyre Size	-	150/80 - B16

Instrumentation

Scout Instrumentation	Nightster Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Display	-	No
Fuel level guage	-	Yes
Gear Indicator	-	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Odometer	Digital	Analogue

Exterior

Scout Exterior	Nightster Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	-	Yes
LED headlight	-	Yes

Warranty

Scout Warranty	Nightster Warranty
Basic Warranty	-	2 Years or Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

Scout Body & Suspension	Nightster Body & Suspension
Colors	Scout Colours	Nightster Colours
Images	Scout Images	Nightster Images
Frame Type	-	Double-downtube Frame

Engine & Transmission

Scout Engine & Transmission	Nightster Engine & Transmission
Gear Shifting Pattern	-	1 Down 5 Up
Engine Capacity	1133 cc	975 cc
Engine Type	Liquid Cooled V-Twin	Revolution Max 975T
No. of Cylinders	-	2
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Top Speed	159.1 kmph	180 kmph
Bore x Stroke	99 mm x 73.6 mm	97 mm x 66 mm
Configuration	Twin Cylinder	Twin Cylinder
Cooling type	Liquid cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuelling	Closed Loop Fuel Injection / 60 mm Bore	Fuel Injection
Max Power	127.8 PS	88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque	97 Nm @ 5600 rpm	95 Nm @ 5750 rpm
Mileage (Claimed)	25 kmpl	19.6 kmpl
Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed

Comfort & Convenience

Scout Comfort & Convenience	Nightster Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	-	No
Call/SMS Alerts	-	No
Front Storage Box	-	No
Geo Fencing	-	No
Low Battery Indicator	-	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	-	Yes
Pillion Backrest	-	No
Pillion Footrest	-	No
Riding Modes	-	3
Service Reminder Indicator	-	Yes
Under Seat Storage	-	No
GPS & Navigation	-	No
Console Type	Semi-Digital	Semi-Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	-	Yes

Safety

Scout Safety	Nightster Safety
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Switch	-	Yes
Side Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Pass Light	-	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	-	No
Turn Signal	-	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Yes	Yes
Power Modes	-	3
Slipper Clutch	-	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System	-	Yes

Dimensions & Capacity

Scout Dimensions & Capacity	Nightster Dimensions & Capacity
Length	2324 mm	2250 mm
Width	916 mm	840 mm
Height	1068 mm	1108 mm
Wheelbase	1575 mm	1545 mm
Ground Clearance	146 mm	110 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 Litres	11.7 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	2.8 Litres	4.5 Litres
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Seat Height	-	705 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	-	221 kg

Pros & Cons

Scout Pros & Cons	Nightster Pros & Cons
Pros		High-performance engine Typical Harley Davidson design Showa Suspensions for better ride quality
Cons		It will come with a hefty price tag Low riding position

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Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle Scout and Harley-Davidson Nightster

Safety

Scout comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Nightster has Pass Light, Hazard Warning Switch, Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Transmission

Indian Motorcycle Scout comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Nightster comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Indian Motorcycle Scout has a 12.5 Litres fuel tank with 1068 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Nightster has 1108 mm seat height and 11.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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