Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Heritage Custom vs Indian Scout 86 (1993)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Heritage Customstacks up against the Indian Scout 86. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson 1340 Softail Heritage CustomIndian Scout 86
Model year19931993
Price
Engine1338 cc1438 cc
Horsepower48 hp
Torque86 Nm
Weight326 kg213 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Heritage Custom vs Indian Scout 86 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Heritage Custom and the Indian Scout 86 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Heritage Custom brings 48 hp in a 326 kg package, while the Indian Scout 86 counters with its own power figure at 213 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: