Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic vs Indian Motorcycle Sport Scout
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic and Indian Motorcycle Sport Scout are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹7,481 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Scout Classic takes 2 of the 3 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Scout Classic and 5.5/10 for the Sport Scout.
Category by category
Price
Scout Classic
The Scout Classic starts ₹7,481 lower (₹14,98,321 against ₹15,05,802), about ₹230 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Sport Scout
Sport Scout has the better power-to-weight ratio: 429 against 422 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Scout Classic
Scout Classic adds traction control that the Sport Scout does not have on any variant.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Scout Classic if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
- your priority is long rides
Buy the Sport Scout if
- 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 | Scout Classic | Sport Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹14,98,321 | ₹15,05,802 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹16,88,597 | ₹17,00,909 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Indian MotorcycleScout Classic | Indian MotorcycleSport Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹14,98,321 | ₹15,05,802 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹47,520 | ₹47,750 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1250 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Power | 106.5 bhp | 106.5 bhp |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 252 kg | 248 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 680 mm | 680 mm |
| Ground clearance | 113 mm | 113 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1562 mm | 1562 mm |
| Length | 2318 mm | 2206 mm |
| Width | 916 mm | 956 mm |
| Height | 1096 mm | 1155 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 298 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 298 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 298 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 298 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork / 120 mm | Telescopic Fork / 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | Dual Shocks / 76 mm | Dual Shocks / 76 mm |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 130/90-B16 | 130/60-B19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 150/80-B16 |
Scout Classic vs Sport Scout: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Scout Classic or the Sport Scout?
- The Scout Classic is cheaper by ₹7,481 at the base variant (₹14,98,321 against ₹15,05,802 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Scout Classic and Sport Scout in Delhi?
- About ₹12,312: roughly ₹16,88,597 for the Scout Classic and ₹17,00,909 for the Sport Scout, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
