Indian Scout 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Indian Scout 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Overview - Indian Scout 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Indian Scout 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Technical Specifications Indian Scout 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Indian Scout 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Indian Scout 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	99 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	74 mm	Stroke	72.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	100 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,100 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,900 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,133 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	92 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	76 mm	Travel	51 mm

Chassis

Rake	Rake	61 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	120 mm	Trail	148 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	298 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	298 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	160 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,324 mm	Length	2,265 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	676 mm	Seat Height	755 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	254 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	221 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Indian Scout 2021

Cruiser riding made easy! This is the slogan under which Indian should actually sell the Scout, because it shows that cool Yankee cruisers don't have to be difficult or complicated to use. In everyday life, it is a stress-free companion and surprises with sportiness and a very rev-happy V2. If it had a touch more character, it would be perfect.

lively engine

easy handling

low seat height

well suited for small riders

pleasant companion in everyday life

classic look

Engine lacks character

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride. The single-disc brake at the front works well and the fat 160 front tyre steers better than you would expect. Only the hard suspension makes the rider suffer on longer distances - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.

Powerful, refined engine

brakes very good for a single-disc system

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling due to wide front tyre