Harley-Davidson Nightster Special vs Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Harley-Davidson Nightster Special and Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹39,679 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Scout Classic
The Scout Classic starts ₹39,679 lower (₹14,98,321 against ₹15,38,000), about ₹1,250 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Scout Classic
Scout Classic has the better power-to-weight ratio: 422 against 393 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Nightster Special
Nightster Special gets alloy wheels, slipper clutch, led daytime running lamp and bluetooth connectivity and 2 more items.
City manners
Nightster Special
Nightster Special is 27 kg lighter and taller in the seat (715 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Nightster Special if
- 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
- your priority is long rides
Buy the Scout Classic if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
- your priority is long rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Nightster Special | Scout Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹15,38,000 | ₹14,98,321 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹17,36,683 | ₹16,88,597 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Harley-DavidsonNightster Special | Indian MotorcycleScout Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹15,38,000 | ₹14,98,321 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹48,770 | ₹47,520 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 975 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Power | 88.5 bhp | 106.5 bhp |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 18 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | Manual |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 225 kg | 252 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11.7 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 715 mm | 680 mm |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm | 113 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1545 mm | 1562 mm |
| Length | 2265 mm | 2318 mm |
| Width | 853 mm | 916 mm |
| Height | 1155 mm | 1096 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 298 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 298 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps | Telescopic Fork / 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting | Dual Shocks / 76 mm |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 150/80-B16 |
Nightster Special vs Scout Classic: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Nightster Special or the Scout Classic?
- The Scout Classic is cheaper by ₹39,679 at the base variant (₹14,98,321 against ₹15,38,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Nightster Special and Scout Classic in Delhi?
- About ₹48,086: roughly ₹17,36,683 for the Nightster Special and ₹16,88,597 for the Scout Classic, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
