Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Indian Motorcycle Super Scout
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Indian Motorcycle Super Scout are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹79,046 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 7.5/10 for the Sportster S and 5.5/10 for the Super Scout.
Category by category
Price
Super Scout
The Super Scout starts ₹79,046 lower (₹17,25,954 against ₹18,05,000), about ₹2,510 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Sportster S
Sportster S has the better power-to-weight ratio: 529 against 397 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 alloy wheels, usd front forks, rear monoshock and slipper clutch and 3 more items.
City manners
Sportster S
Sportster S is 40 kg lighter and taller in the seat (765 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
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
Buy the Super Scout if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- 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 | Sportster S | Super Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹18,05,000 | ₹17,25,954 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹20,33,337 | ₹19,45,511 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Harley-DavidsonSportster S | Indian MotorcycleSuper Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹18,05,000 | ₹17,25,954 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹57,240 | ₹54,730 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1252 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | Liquid Cooled |
| Power | 120.7 bhp | 106.5 bhp |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 20 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | Manual |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 194 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 228 kg | 268 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11.8 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 765 mm | 680 mm |
| Ground clearance | 90 mm | 113 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm | 1562 mm |
| Length | 2270 mm | 2260 mm |
| Width | 843 mm | 916 mm |
| Height | 1089 mm | 1226 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 298 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 260 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 298 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork with compression | Telescopic Fork / 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability | Dual Shocks / 76 mm |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 160/70-R17 | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 180/70-R16 | 150/80-B16 |
Sportster S vs Super Scout: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Sportster S or the Super Scout?
- The Super Scout is cheaper by ₹79,046 at the base variant (₹17,25,954 against ₹18,05,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Sportster S and Super Scout in Delhi?
- About ₹87,826: roughly ₹20,33,337 for the Sportster S and ₹19,45,511 for the Super Scout, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
