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Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Indian Scout Classic

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Harley-Davidson Nightster
Indian Scout Classic

Harley-Davidson

Nightster

From ₹14.54 Lakh

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Indian Motorcycle

Scout Classic

From ₹13.99 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson NightsterNightster (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire) · ₹14.54 Lakh
Indian Scout ClassicBobber · ₹13.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Nightster: ₹14.54 Lakh Scout Classic: ₹13.99 Lakh (ahead) Scout Classic ₹55,000 cheaper
Braking Nightster: Cornering ABS (ahead) Scout Classic: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Nightster: 18 kmpl Scout Classic: 20 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Nightster: 88.5 bhp Scout Classic: 105 hp (ahead) Torque 95 vs 108 Nm
Weight Nightster: 218 kg Scout Classic: 256 kg Seat height 705 vs 654 mm
Versions Nightster: 2 Scout Classic: 5 (ahead)

Pick the Nightster for cornering abs.

Pick the Scout Classic for the lower price, better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹14.54 Lakh
₹13.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹16.1 Lakh
₹15.49 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹42,784 a month
₹41,181 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
88.5 bhp
105 hp
Torque
95 Nm
108 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Mileage
18 kmpl
20 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
975 cc
1,250 cc
Engine Type
Revolution Max 975T V-Twin (60°), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC, VVT (Intake)
SpeedPlus 1250 V-Twin (60°), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Bore x Stroke
97.0 mm x 66.0 mm
104.0 mm x 73.6 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
12.5:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Wet multiplate with assist and slipper system
Wet multiplate with assist and slipper clutch
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston axial caliper
Single Semi-Floating Disc, 298 mm, 2-piston caliper (Dual 320 mm Brembo discs on 101 Scout)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 260 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper
Single Semi-Floating Disc, 298 mm, 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS (with Cornering ABS)
Dual Channel ABS (with Traction Control on Limited trims)
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Satin Black Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Cast Aluminium 8-Spoke Wheels (or Wire Spoke on Classic)
Front Tyre Size
100/90-19 57H Tubeless (Dunlop D401F)
130/90-B16 67H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)
Rear Tyre Size
150/80-B16 77H Tubeless (Dunlop D401)
150/80-B16 77H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm Showa Dual Bending Valve Telescopic Fork (114 mm travel)
41 mm Telescopic Fork (120 mm travel; USD adjustable on 101 Scout)
Rear Suspension
Dual outboard coil-over emulsion shocks (Preload adjustable, 76 mm travel)
Dual outboard shock absorbers (Preload adjustable, 76 mm travel)
Frame Type
Trellis frame with load-bearing stressed-member powertrain
Steel Tube Frame with cast aluminium components
Wheelbase
1545 mm
1562 mm
Ground Clearance
110 mm
113 mm

Dimensions

Length
2250 mm
2324 mm
Width
853 mm
916 mm
Height
1110 mm
1068 mm
Seat Height
705 mm
654 mm
Kerb Weight
218 kg (Dry: 211 kg)
256 kg (Dry: 243 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.7 L (Under-seat fuel cell, Reserve: 2.5 L)
13.0 L (Reserve 2.9 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
4.0-inch Round Analogue Speedometer with integrated Segmented LCD
4.0-inch Round Touchscreen Display with RIDE COMMAND (Analogue on base trim)
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Yes (Bluetooth phone, music, and navigation on Limited / 101 trims)
Navigation
No
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via RIDE COMMAND on touchscreen)
USB Charging
Yes (USB-C port)
Yes (USB port standard on Limited/Tech trims)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Road, Rain, Sport)
3 Modes (Sport, Standard, Tour on Limited trims)
Traction Control
Yes (TCS with Cornering Enhanced TCS & Drag-Torque Slip Control DSCS)
Yes (Traction Control on Limited / Tech trims)
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
Yes (Cruise Control on Limited / Tech trims)

Lights

Headlight
Full LED (Daymaker projector headlamp with cowl)
Full LED (Signature round LED headlamp)
Taillight
Full LED integrated stop/tail/turn rear lights
Full LED integrated stop/tail/turn lights
Turn Indicators
Full LED
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece solo saddle
Solo genuine leather saddle
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only (Under-seat fuel cell)
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
2 versions
5 versions
Price range
₹14.54 Lakh – ₹14.64 Lakh
₹13.99 Lakh – ₹16.15 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Nightster (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire)₹14.54 Lakh Sport Scout₹14.09 Lakh Scout Classic ₹45,000 less

On-road price by city

Nightster Nightster (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire) against Scout Classic Bobber

CityNightsterScout ClassicGap
Mumbai₹16.68 Lakh₹16.06 LakhScout Classic ₹62,535 less
Pune₹16.68 Lakh₹16.06 LakhScout Classic ₹62,535 less
New Delhi₹16.1 Lakh₹15.49 LakhScout Classic ₹60,335 less
Bengaluru₹17.56 Lakh₹16.9 LakhScout Classic ₹65,835 less
Chennai₹16.68 Lakh₹16.06 LakhScout Classic ₹62,535 less
Hyderabad₹17.56 Lakh₹16.9 LakhScout Classic ₹65,835 less
Ahmedabad₹15.81 Lakh₹15.22 LakhScout Classic ₹59,235 less
Kolkata₹16.39 Lakh₹15.78 LakhScout Classic ₹61,435 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Nightster or the Scout Classic?

The Scout Classic, by ₹55,000 on the versions compared here: Nightster Nightster (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire) at ₹14.54 Lakh against Scout Classic Bobber at ₹13.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹16.1 Lakh against ₹15.49 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Scout Classic claims 20 kmpl against 18 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Nightster Nightster (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire) makes 88.5 bhp and 95 Nm and the Scout Classic Bobber makes 105 hp and 108 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹42,784 a month for the Nightster and ₹41,181 for the Scout Classic, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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