Indian Motorcycle 101 Scout vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Indian Motorcycle 101 Scout and Harley-Davidson Sportster S are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹96,145 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Sportster S takes 3 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the 101 Scout and 7.5/10 for the Sportster S.
Category by category
Price
101 Scout
The 101 Scout starts ₹96,145 lower (₹17,08,855 against ₹18,05,000), about ₹3,050 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Sportster S
Sportster S has the better power-to-weight ratio: 529 against 452 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Sportster S
Sportster S gets rear monoshock, slipper clutch, led daytime running lamp and ride modes.
City manners
Sportster S
Sportster S is 21 kg lighter and taller in the seat (765 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 101 Scout if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
- your priority is long rides
Buy the Sportster S if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Harley-Davidson's bigger service network matters
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 101 Scout | Sportster S |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹17,08,855 | ₹18,05,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹19,26,513 | ₹20,33,337 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Indian Motorcycle101 Scout | Harley-DavidsonSportster S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹17,08,855 | ₹18,05,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹54,190 | ₹57,240 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1250 cc | 1252 cc |
| Engine type | Liquid Cooled | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 112.5 bhp | 120.7 bhp |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 20 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | Manual | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 194 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 249 kg | 228 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 11.8 L |
| Seat height | 680 mm | 765 mm |
| Ground clearance | 113 mm | 90 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1562 mm | 1520 mm |
| Length | 2206 mm | 2270 mm |
| Width | 956 mm | 843 mm |
| Height | 1155 mm | 1089 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 298 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 260 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Inverted Telescopic Cartridge Fork / 120 mm | 43 mm inverted fork with compression |
| Rear suspension | Dual Piggyback Shocks / 76 mm | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 130/60-B19 | 160/70-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-R16 | 180/70-R16 |
101 Scout vs Sportster S: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 101 Scout or the Sportster S?
- The 101 Scout is cheaper by ₹96,145 at the base variant (₹17,08,855 against ₹18,05,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 101 Scout and Sportster S in Delhi?
- About ₹1,06,824: roughly ₹19,26,513 for the 101 Scout and ₹20,33,337 for the Sportster S, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
