Norton ES 400 Electra vs Indian Scout 440 (1965)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Norton ES 400 Electrastacks up against the Indian Scout 440. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNorton ES 400 ElectraIndian Scout 440
Model year19651953
Price
Engine400 cc440 cc
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)

Norton ES 400 Electra vs Indian Scout 440 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Norton ES 400 Electra and the Indian Scout 440 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Norton ES 400 Electra brings its published horsepower, while the Indian Scout 440 counters with its own power figure.

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: