Indian Scout Sport versus Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Indian

Indian Scout Sport

Cruiser
Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2025 bis 2024~
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 15.690 €
RRP 17.495 €
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Pros:
  • Powerful motor
  • Bolleriger V2 sound
  • Large number of models and equipment
  • surprisingly good road and cornering
Pros:
  • independent optics
  • powerful engine with power AND torque
  • high-quality impression
  • fat V2 sound, but below 95dB
  • electronically fully equipped incl. lean angle sensors
Cons:
  • Front brake undersized
  • Solo seater: pillion capability only with accessories
Cons:
  • Rear suspension stick-hard
  • futzeliger side stand

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.562 mm
Length :
2.206 mm Height : 1.155 mm
Seat :
680 mm
Weight :
248 (max: 449 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length :
2.270 mm
Seat :
775 mm
Weight :
228 (max: 418 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.250 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 104 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 Revolution® Max 1250T 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.252 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 108 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
232 km
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 122 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
231 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Steel Pipe (Steel)
Front suspension:
Front fork 41mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Stereo struts, spring base adjustable (travel 76 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 130/60B19 61H
Rear tyres: 150/80B16 72H
Frame type:
Motor carrying (steel)
Front suspension:
USD fork, 43 mm, with adjustable spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression of damping (travel 92 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single strut hinged via deflection lever with external reservoir, adjustable spring preload and adjustable tension and compression (spring travel 51 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 160/70TR17 73V
Rear tyres: 180/70R16 77V

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper ( 298 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, radially mounted four-piston monobloc fixed caliper brake ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper brake ( 260 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

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Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 16.690€
  • Availability: from 2025
  • Colors: Black, Bronze, Blue

Conclusion - what sticks

The new Sportster S is unmistakably a Harley Davidson. However, it is a NEW Harley that is not only visually polarized, but also technically so stuffed that one or the other purist will probably turn up his nose. Especially younger riders will be happy to be able to move a real Harley with so many bells and whistles.
 
We think it's good that the Sportster S comes along so independently and has corners and edges. It has character and is absolutely unmistakable. Nevertheless, we have selected competitors that are at least similar to the Sportster S: Indian FTR 1200 S and Honda CMX 1100 Rebel are still the most suitable.
 
The test bike was provided to us by Harley Davidson in Kiel. If you want to test drive them there: We recommend a round around the Westensee!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of construction

  • Price: 15.495 €
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Years of construction: 2014-present
  • Availability: from 11/2021
  • Colors: reddish brown, black, white