Indian Scout® Classic Base vs Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Indian Scout® Classic Basestacks up against the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecIndian Scout® Classic BaseHarley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary
Model year20262012
Price$16,699$15,999
Engine1250 cc1250 cc
Torque115 Nm
Weight243 kg289 kg
Seat height680 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity13.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Belt5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
TiresPirelli® Night Dragon: 130/60B19 (67H) / Pirelli® Night Dragon: 150/80B16 (77H)120/70-ZR19 / 240/40-R18

Indian Scout® Classic Base vs Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary — which should you buy?

Picking between the Indian Scout® Classic Base and the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Indian Scout® Classic Base brings its published horsepower in a 243 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary counters with its own power figure at 289 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary has the lower MSRP.

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: