Indian Scout Sport versus Harley-Davidson Nightster Special
Indian Scout Sport
Cruiser
Harley-Davidson Nightster Special
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2025 bis 2024~
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
RRP 15.690 €
RRP 15.995 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Powerful motor
- Bolleriger V2 sound
- Large number of models and equipment
- surprisingly good road and cornering
Pros:
- Engine
- Sound
- surprisingly sporty approach
- great TFT display with map navigation
- Mobile phone connection with easy-to-use app
- excellent Harley entry-level bike
Cons:
- Front brake undersized
- Solo seater: pillion capability only with accessories
Cons:
- Rearview mirrors could be a little bigger
- for this price a bit much plastic
- carelessly laid cables
- slippery seat
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.562 mm
Length : 2.206 mm Height : 1.155 mm
Seat : 680 mm
Weight : 248 (max: 449 ) kg
Length : 2.206 mm Height : 1.155 mm
Seat : 680 mm
Weight : 248 (max: 449 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.545 mm
Length : 2.250 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 715 mm
Weight : 225 (max: 420 ) kg
Length : 2.250 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 715 mm
Weight : 225 (max: 420 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.250 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 104 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.250 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 104 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 975 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 97 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 975 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 97 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
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: 180 km/h
Performance: 90 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 95 NM bei 5.750 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 213 km
Performance: 90 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 95 NM bei 5.750 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 213 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
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:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 114 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts, spring base adjustable (travel 76 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90-19 57H
Rear tyres: 150/80B16 77H
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Showa telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 114 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts, spring base adjustable (travel 76 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90-19 57H
Rear tyres: 150/80B16 77H
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 298 mm)
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 298 mm)
Front brake
floating mounted single disc, Brembo, axial, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper (∅ 260 mm)
floating mounted single disc, Brembo, axial, 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper (∅ 260 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
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Conclusion - what sticks
Nightster or Nightster Special, that's the question! We would go for the new Special, if only because of the pillion seat, which you can use quite well every now and then. We particularly liked the great new cockpit and, above all, its ease of use, including the app. Whether you really need it is certainly a matter of opinion, but at least it works splendidly, which cannot be said of all competitors.The test bike was kindly provided to us by Harley Davidson Kiel for this test. There are the Nightster Special and the Standard Nightster as demonstrators - among many other chic Harleys. A visit to HD Hiel is always worthwhile, if only because of the wide range of used machines. You can also take a wonderful tour around the Westensee - let's go!
