Indian Scout® Classic Base vs Indian Super Scout® Base (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Indian Scout® Classic Basestacks up against the Indian Super Scout® Base. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Indian Scout® Classic Base | Indian Super Scout® Base |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $16,699 | $16,999 |
| Engine | 1250 cc | 1250 cc |
| Weight | 243 kg | 259 kg |
| Seat height | 680 mm | 680 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.0 L | 13.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 6 speed, Belt | Manual, 6 speed, Belt |
| Front brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | Pirelli® Night Dragon: 130/60B19 (67H) / Pirelli® Night Dragon: 150/80B16 (77H) | Pirelli® MT60RS: 130/90B16 67H / Pirelli® MT60RS: 150/80B16 77H |
Indian Scout® Classic Base vs Indian Super Scout® Base — which should you buy?
Picking between the Indian Scout® Classic Base and the Indian Super Scout® Base 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 Indian Super Scout® Base counters with its own power figure at 259 kg. On price, the Indian Scout® Classic Base 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: