Indian Scout Sixty Vs. Harley Davidson Street 750

Which company makes the best motorcycle and is the more popular American motorcycle brand? This is one of the most frequently asked questions online, with no clear winner between Harley Davidson and Indian Motorcycles. Both American motorcycle companies have been competing with each other for more than a century; both companies building reputations, sales, and loyal fan bases. Both motorcycle companies make quality motorcycles with well-made parts, unmatched finishing and looks, and powerful performances. Though it is difficult to determine whether Harley Davidson or Indian Motorcycles is the better motorcycle brand, you can compare their best beginner-friendly motorcycles.

The Indian Scout Sixty and the Harley Davidson Street 750 are beginner-friendly motorbikes with good performance, unique styles, and comfortable ergonomics. The Indian Scout Sixty has a powerful engine and a customizable cruiser design with low seat height and adequate legroom. The Indian Scout Sixty is powerful enough to be ridden by intermediate riders as well. Meanwhile, the Harley Street 750 has a modified cruiser design with a raked-out front end and mid-mounted foot controls. However, it is also a comfortable motorbike with slightly aggressive ergonomics. This article is a detailed comparison between the Indian Scout Sixty and the Harley Davidson Street 750.

The Indian Scout Sixty is a classic, bobber-style cruiser with a compact design. Its most attractive part is the uniquely-designed V-Twin engine with a matte black finish. The Indian Scout Sixty has a minimalist design with a solo rider seat, a mid-sized round headlamp, and handlebars with mounted gauges. The chrome, teardrop-shaped side mirrors are also attached to the low-mounted, pulled-back handlebars. The Indian Scout Sixty’s chopped front and rear fenders, classic-style headlight, matte black engine, and spoked cast black wheels are inspired by the 1920s Classic Indian Scout. The Indian Scout Sixty is fitted with dual separate, chrome exhaust pipes and a large liquid-cooled radiator positioned behind the front wheel.

The Harley Davidson Street 750 has a modified cruiser design. Like the Harley Iron 883, it also does not have ideal cruiser ergonomics with its mid-mounted foot controls and slightly aggressive riding position. However, the Harley Street 750 is still a popular Harley Davidson motorbike due to being reliable and affordable. It is fitted with a small aesthetically-pleasing nose fairing that offers little protection against incoming wind. The Harley Street 750 also has handlebar-mounted single-dial gauges. Most of its parts are blacked-out, including the engine, frame, gearbox, radiator, wheels, nose-fairing, side mirrors, and two-into-one bulbous exhaust pipe. The only chrome parts are the dual shock absorbers and front forks. The Harley Street 750 also has a slight café racer style due to its tail cowl-styled rear fender and low-mounted, less swept-back handlebars.

The Indian Scout Sixty is powered by a 999 cc liquid-cooled, 60° V-Twin engine capable of horsepower of 78 hp and a torque of 88.13 Nm at 5,800 rpm. It comes with a five-speed transmission connected to a belt drive. The Indian Scout Sixty’s design and performance are based on the Indian Scout Bobber, but instead fitted with a smaller engine. The engine’s bore is narrowed to ensure the engine’s displacement of 999 cc. Though the Indian Scout Sixty is built with a smaller engine, it has impressive performance when it comes to handling and throttle response. The 999 cc V-Twin engine produces smooth power output and quick throttle response. Though the Indian Scout Sixty has a wet weight of 543 lbs, it does not feel heavy while cruising on open roads due to its low seat height and low center of gravity.

The Indian Scout Sixty lacks a sixth gear for smooth and linear cruising at high speeds. However, it does have smooth gear shifting and clutch operation. The Indian Scout Sixty does not produce excess vibrations at higher speeds, ensuring a smooth and fun riding experience even if you twist the throttle to maximum power. Being more powerful than the Harley Street 750, this Indian model can carry more weight and can be fitted with saddlebags, sissy bars, backrests, fairing, and windscreen for better cruising and touring capability.

The Harley Davidson Street 750 is fitted with a 750 cc liquid-cooled, Revolution® X V-Twin engine capable of a torque of 58.98 Nm at 4,000 Nm and a horsepower of 53 hp. It is not as powerful and torquey as the Indian Scout Sixty, but it is ideal for daily commutes through the city. The Revolution® X V-Twin engine is well-known for its evenly distributed power delivery at all gear levels and impressive riding capability. The Harley Street 750 offers better comfort when cruising on highways. However, it does produce excess vibrations when riding at or over 80 mph.

Despite being fitted with a smaller engine than the Indian Scout Sixty, the Harley Street 750’s six-speed transmission ensures better cruising at high speeds. The liquid-cooled system is more effective at maintaining the engine’s temperature, especially while cruising at highway speeds. The Harley Street 750 is easy to handle while turning tight corners due to being a lightweight cruiser.

The Indian Scout Sixty has an ideal cruiser design that makes it comfortable for daily commutes, short- and long-distance rides, and highway cruising. It has comfortable ergonomics that ensure a smooth riding experience at low and high speeds. The Indian Scout Sixty has a wheelbase of 62 inches and a low seat height of 25.6 inches, ensuring a low center of gravity which makes turning tight corners easier.

The Indian Scout Sixty also comes with forward-mounted foot controls and adequate legroom. The rider has to sit in a slightly forward riding position to reach the handlebars due to its shorter front end, smaller rake angle, and less swept-back handlebars. However, a taller rider can comfortably ride this motorbike with an upright back and with adequate legroom.

The Harley Davidson Street 750 is a comfortable, beginner-friendly motorcycle. It has a low seat height of 25.7 inches and a low center of gravity, making it easier to handle while turning corners. The Harley Street 750 has low-mounted, less swept-back handlebars which ensure an upright riding position. However, a shorter rider may have to sit in a slightly aggressive riding position to comfortably reach the handlebars. The Harley Street 750’s mid-mounted foot controls are comfortable for daily commutes and short-distance rides. However, it is uncomfortable for taller riders due to its tight legroom. Overall, the Harley Street 750 is a comfortable motorbike for cruising and city travel. It can be transformed into a light-touring motorbike by moving the mid-mounted foot controls slightly forward and installing a large windshield, sissy bars, saddlebags, and backrests.

The Indian Scout Sixty has a classic cruiser design with low-mounted handlebars, a low seat height, and forward-mounted foot controls, ensuring comfortable riding ergonomics for shorter and taller riders. It also has a low center of gravity which makes handling easier while turning corners. The Indian Scout Sixty is a versatile motorbike suited for daily commutes, riding through traffic, and highway cruising. Meanwhile, the Harley Street 750 is slightly uncomfortable for taller riders due to its tight legroom and not suited for longer rides and touring.

The Indian Scout Sixty and the Harley Davidson Street 750 are high-quality, entry-level motorbikes. Both motorcycles have low-powered specs best suited for novice riders. Both motorcycles are agile, easy to handle and have low seat heights, ensuring better stability while turning tight corners. However, the Indian Scout Sixty has a slightly bigger engine capable of producing more horsepower and torque. It has comfortable cruiser ergonomics ideal for taller and shorter riders. The Indian Scout Sixty is a versatile motorbike that can be used for daily commutes, riding through traffic, highway cruising, and light touring. Meanwhile, the Harley Street 750 is a popular motorbike with a low seat height and better handling among beginners. However, the Harley Street 750 has slightly sportier ergonomics and mid-mounted foot controls which can cause discomfort on longer rides.