Bourget Scorpion RT vs Big Dog K-9 (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bourget Scorpion RTstacks up against the Big Dog K-9. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBourget Scorpion RTBig Dog K-9
Model year20192011
Price$29,900
Engine1917 cc1917 cc
Weight318 kg
Seat height24 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. 4-piston Diff bore
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. 4-piston
Tires5.50-17 / 200/55-17 MH90-21 / 300/35-R18

Bourget Scorpion RT vs Big Dog K-9 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bourget Scorpion RT and the Big Dog K-9 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bourget Scorpion RT brings its published horsepower, while the Big Dog K-9 counters with its own power figure at 318 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: