Indian Scout 2016 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Indian Scout 2016

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Technical Specifications Indian Scout 2016 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Indian Scout 2016

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Indian Scout 2016

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Torque	Torque	97.7 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,900 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,130 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

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	2,311 mm	Length	2,265 mm
Height	Height	1,207 mm	Height	1,089 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,562 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	635 mm	Seat Height	755 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	244 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	221 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	253 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Indian Scout 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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