Showdown: 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Indian Scout Rogue

[@Phantom_yyc]

I picked up my Scout Rogue 3 weeks ago. that bike is phenomenal. once I adjusted my suspension to the right setting, it was a bit stiffer but I wasn't bottoming out on every bloody bump. Riding the scout, fast or slow, is fun. it scrapes around every turn (which for me being a 22-year-old male, is so satisfying lol). looks wise, I agree, the Scout is by far a much better bike; it's more comfortable, the seating position is better and the 10-inch mini apes are so comfy. The only thing I don't like about it is the MASSIVE pipes it has (but every scout owner switches the exhaust first lol). Great review guys!

[@spacecoastz4026]

Just be careful on those peg scrapes....you don't want to leverage up the rear wheel and go down. Enjoy your bike.

[@Sincity89103]

Picking up the chief sport today at 3:30pm awesome bike

[@alexsalazar5871]

@@Sincity89103How are you liking your chief after all this time?

[@barrygoodson4952]

I want a cruiser with performance and handling so I guess that means buy a Nighter . You can go slow on anything so you get two worlds with the Nightster.

[@Billuhhanks]

I test rode a 23 nightster special at a dealer and was really impressed. I liked the look and technology and how fun and responsive the throttle was (later found out it was set to “sport” mode)… anyway they said this bike would cost me in the late teens out the door. The standard version would be a little bit less. Went to an Indian dealer the next day and test rode a used 21 scout bobber with low miles as well as some upgrades (seat exhaust and suspension I believe). Boom that’s 3 of the main things that need upgrading already taken care of. I thought this one was just as fun as the nightster for 7 grand less. A no brainer. So to anyone who’s looking at both of these make sure you do your due diligence and shop around. You can’t go wrong with either one.

[@yoshit9819]

The scout looks much better. That Harley motor looks like the robot from lost in space

[@timvaughn5588]

I love the Indian scout rogue. It's just a beautiful cruiser.

[@Ponysoldier12]

With no balls

[@hipposnakeyo]

If I want a cruiser, looks is going to be very important and the Indian just wins.

[@orhancebi5288]

I totally agree with you.

[@richardkoch605]

Harley has other cruisers. The nightster / sportster go was to be sportier.. mission accomplished

[@richardkoch605]

Oops goal

[@Ponysoldier12]

No I disagree all that plastic shit all over it

[@galja6889]

Tremedously Honest ,very straightfoward , and immensely helpful Evaluation. Unfortunately rarely seen in Reviews. Thank you!

[@johnnydangerously7186]

Indians overall design and fit and finish seem to be superior to HD.

[@seanwise781]

and performance..always hahaha

[@gustavorojas8196]

Strongly agree!👍🇺🇸

[@ronlheureux7623]

Have you seen the HD in person. I hope so if you are ragging on it. Opinions are like asses, everybody has one.

[@seanwise781]

@@ronlheureux7623 HD is dead and will continue to die lol nothing american or quality about them for A loooong time now.

[@johneli495]

I remember Consumer Reports rating Victory highly in regards to reliability, second only to the Japanese brands. Harley was somewhere at the bottom. Since Indian is made by the same people that made Victory it should be far superior to Harley.

[@flipkoofx1137]

I owned the 22 HD Nightster for 40 days. I love the bike but unfortunately the bike died with only 95 miles on the odometer. Harley is having some major quality issues with the new nightster for many owners are reporting the same issue I had which is the control module failing. I really wished the nightster didn’t have this quality issue because it is an amazing bike.

[@adithyachennamadhavuni6155]

Damn!

[@M4NAH1MEK0]

Not only Nighster, all these new engined bikes (Sportster/ADV) have the same issues.

[@keeponrunning_Andrew]

I'm having the EXACT SAME ISSUE! my dealer said Harley hasn't heard of the issue yet. Sounds like someone isn't telling me the truth:( I knew it was more than just me. Had to be.

[@Ponysoldier12]

Do you have any video you can post below? Post a video on your channel bud… 😆 I smell horse shit

[@Ponysoldier12]

@@keeponrunning_Andrew Post some proof on your channel…. I’ll wait

[@simoncantelo6902]

Finally someone has mentioned about the lack of finish on the left side of the Rev Max it looks like the right side was designed by Porche and the left was designed by some school kids......😂

[@josephawad3493]

My Indian Scout Rogue is unreal and amazing to ride. The suspension on it is a bit stiff but does not make performance awkward at all!! Can't help feeling there is some Harley catering here.

[@jasonp1177]

They try to push the scout doesn't make power up high, um it makes more tq and drastically higher at low rpms to mid range where it makes more hp all the way through the rev range which it's power band is 3-7500. Then take a jab at offering OEM upgrades yet that's Harleys mo, buy a lacking motorcycle to spend more on parts that should have came from factory. Definitely biased. They have the same lean angle like 31 degrees also. There is a reason why you see scouts and not nightsters.

[@ronlheureux7623]

I ride a Sportster for several years. I immediately switched the bars for track bars with 4” pull back risers. I loved that setup. Changed out the stock seat, as well for a two up. The suspension was brutal on my low back, though. Never again, Indian or no.

[@Lordturisas1]

Scouts (idk about the Rogue) have the same suspension issue. I'm upgrading my Bobber's shocks in a few months, but both bikes suffer from dogshit suspension.

[@orhancebi5288]

Definitely and 100% without any doubts... Indian scout Rouge.

[@robbyclark6915]

You should compare these bikes with the rebel 11oo next, especially the Harley

[@gigi9467]

It wins on price alone these two are stupidly over priced even for a harley

[@robbyclark6915]

@@gigi9467 I love and ride Harleys….. but I could not agree MORE with you! That little nightmare bike is for people with more $$ than 🧠

[@gigi9467]

@@robbyclark6915 same here man, one street bob and 3 street glide all new, i woukdnt be caught dead either one of these

[@tinman3586]

Yeah the Rebel 1100 owns both of these bikes.

[@petrol11]

@@tinman3586 Rebel to me seems completely sterile, it's some kinda hybrid naked bike thing again... sure it may have a more racey engine but... it's for a cruiser and i just don't get it. Identity crisis thing just like this Nightster. I don't look at it and think cruiser at all

[@viperq]

Out of those two, the Nightster. IMO I'd go with the Honda Rebel 1100 and save some cash.

[@jordanjoestar8839]

After riding both, the Indian edges out the Honda in certain ways. Both are great but for style and pure sound the Indian is where its at.

[@orhancebi5288]

@@jordanjoestar8839 I can confirm that too.

[@viperq]

@@jordanjoestar8839 My brother in-law owns a scout, probably the best looking cruiser under $15k.

[@tinman3586]

Looks are subjective. Preformance and features are not. The Scout looks awesome, definitely agree with that. The performance isn't too bad either but it lags behind the much cheaper Rebel. The Rebel is much lighter, faster, more nimble, handles better, has much better suspension and lean angle. Indian has it on style but they need to up their game on features if they're asking close to 15k for a Scout. Need to start integrating the Ride Command system into the Scout.

[@timbrwolf1121]

@@tinman3586 For $2000 revolution performance can turn both a scout sixty and scout since they share bottom ends, into 79" engines. They replace the jugs and get you over 100 horsepower. The scout sixty is actually the best value on the market.

[@Mayjay87]

I have the Indian Scout Bobber. (Not the Rogue) I'm 100% in love with it. Everything mentioned in this video is just the type of things you deal with, with this type of bike. But, the one small thing I absolutely hate about the Scout, the gear indicator. Everytime you pull in the clutch, the gear indicator goes blank, you release the clutch lever, and it does a countdown to the gear you're already in. Say you're pulling up to a stoplight with traffic, and it turns green, you downshift, and release the clutch into second gear, it'll start in 6th, to 5th, to 4th, to 3rd, then to second. First time I noticed it, I thought I was in 6th gear, then noticed it counting down. Dumb idea.

[@SidewaysBurnouts]

i wonder if they will do a chopper like victory did. the norman reedus custom really makes me rethink every thing i disliked about their more dressed up bagger with victorian style and tasseled leather. They really impressed me with the new scouts and chiefs. I think my discipline to not buy one asap will break down before summer.

[@taron.y]

So, if you upgrade the suspension then the Indian woes seems to go away?

[@jordanjoestar8839]

What I really appreciate is Harleys initiative to use recycled plastic Tupperware on their new motors. Dyno chart shows HD needs to focus on the tune but it's good enough right out of the box. Dial it in a bit and they'll make solid power. Rear suspension on the Indian and better brake pads negate all complaints.

[@Ponysoldier12]

As well as a new seat is 500$

[@Ponysoldier12]

That’s ruffly 4000k more than the Nightster

[@Beastius24]

I trst rode both. I ended up with the Indian Scout, because I just felt better on it. Also my short fingers were not long enough to reach the clutch comfortably on the Harley

[@toofastnobrakes]

As much as I’m sure it makes great power. I with the revmax didn’t have The 30° offset crank. It makes it fire Like a 90° V twin. Which is cool if you like Ducati’s and cross plane P-twins. But the standard firing 60° twin in the Indian and the classic V-rod just sound so much better. It reminds me of a muscle car

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I will pass on both but I do like the Indian FTR-1200 ..

[@marcoluoma3770]

I went to the Indian dealer with checkbook in hand for an FTR, based on specs and reviews. But the test ride completely put me off, and I went home without it.

[@toofastnobrakes]

@@marcoluoma3770 the old Gen on the 19-18 set up with nobies? Or the 2022 with revised suspension, 17’s, and sport rubber?

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@marcoluoma3770 So you rode the Newer Indians with 17" wheels.. It's 500# lots of power very stable in the Curves.. I think my Next bike will be the Yamaha Tracer 9 or the T-700 ... It would be a lot of work to add luggage to the Indian FTR-1200 I have not seen many offerings in the aftermarket..

[@marcoluoma3770]

@@toofastnobrakes Yeah, the newer version. Loved the torque, but couldn’t make it turn. My background is sport bikes which may have something to do with it.

[@toofastnobrakes]

@@marcoluoma3770 weird. I grew up sport bikes but I thought It handled great “for what it is”

[@houseofroos]

Great video. A little repetitive to the point that I started getting confused about your conclusions.

[@MauricioBarragan]

Getting my storm blue scout rogue this month!

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[@DallasBurgher]

Not a big fan of cruisers so I pick the HD. Looks like the standards of the sixties.

[@jbradkilpatrick]

It’s fun having Harley-Davidson versus Indian again and that this conversation can take place. Personally, I’ll take the Indian though.

[@lmallanao]

14:51 how did the text end up being the bar and mirror? Both are great looking bikes!

[@mandizzle0517]

I really like the power the nightster brings to the table, but it’s so expensive!! I’d rather have an MT07 but I’m such a Harley fanboy I’m almost willing to drop the money on the nightster. For a retro throwback a kawi z900rs fills that void but man, that nighter power plant really rocked my world.

[@ΑναστάσιοςΠαπαζαχαρίου]

For the money nothing beats the 900rs.

[@filoIII]

FZ/MT lines NEVER handled well.

[@devonnobles1083]

Rode the nightster today. It was a lot of fun! I agree the chassis and ergos betray the awesomeness of the engine. I'm more interested than ever in the bronx. But i would not be disappointed to have a nightster. I know I could buy a lot more performance for the money but those bikes are stupid fast. And I agree the scout is a much better cruiser, but it is not capable of ever being as exciting. The nightster made me feel like a hooligan. There is something fun about riding something fast that wasn't really built well for it. The nightster is so eager even though it probably isn't faster than an mt07. I genuinely felt like I might fall off it if I wasnt careful and that felt exciting. Handling was nimble. Turn in felt agile although transitions begged for a more sporty profile tire. Body position on most nakeds at street pace is just for show, but when ground clearance is limited it becomes more essential. I do wish it felt a little less dead below 4k rpm (more like the cp2). But that just made it really hard to just cruise. This bike would get me in trouble. I just kept twisting the throttle! I couldn't help myself!! And yet I never reached triple digits. Living in illinois where the speed limits are 55 and the twisty roads are few and far between, I could see myself giggling my way around on the nightster.

[@gaborpapp6253]

The Bronx is out, its called the Sportster S

[@filoIII]

MT07 doesn't handle worth a flip. FZ/MT never have.

[@filoIII]

@@gaborpapp6253 No no no

[@orenovadia6590]

was nightster dropped? one mirror is missing.. i love the idea behind the nightster first harley since the vrod i would want!

[@Motorcyclecom]

Forgot to mention that in the video... the nut on the bottom backed itself off while riding, so we stowed the mirror in our pack.

[@marcoluoma3770]

I don’t want either of these bikes, but I think HD deserves a lot of credit for using up-to-date technology and ignoring the shrieks of the traditionalist haters.

[@Shah_creates]

Best comment here.

[@bradfigiel2203]

I have a Indian scout 60 and a FTR1200. On the Scout when I first purchased I thought the same negatives on the suspension. However, when you set the preload to your weight it makes a night and day difference. As a cruiser with feet forward your butt and spine take the majority of the hits regardless of shock compared to a sport bike that's spreads it over your legs and arms. I have had HDs Streets and the fact that HD doesn't support them is a turn off and feel that's what will happen to Nightster and Sportster. The Bronx would have been the correct next step outside the box like the Pan America. P S. If you haven't tried a FTR you must. It's like the Kaw Z900RS but more fun.

[@gjo59]

How did you lose the right mirror on the Nightster?

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[@IRLtrolls]

I'll never understand why v twin cruisers only get one front brake rotor.

[@Szlejer]

Because muricans have no clue how to break correctly, anyway...

[@KevinButler816]

So Harley said they wanted to put the Sport back into Sportster but now it’s to sporty ?

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I've had nothing but Harley's for the past 15 years but I don't see anything on the showroom floor that would bring me back for another one. Given the current choices I would either go with Indian or something Japanese before I bought a brand new Harley.

[@TheNichola6]

Indian has the Polaris feel and I own a Polaris atv I’ll stick with Harley Davidson

[@brando81]

Agree, I likey wouldn't buy anything new. I'll stick with my 13' wide glide, wouldn't trade it for anything. 🍻

[@dearbulls]

I don't know the point of nightster . If I want a naked bike I'll get a naked bike and it'd be most likely cheaper as well

[@kennethschauer1801]

Indian scout bobber

[@ejdtm]

That HD Nightster is ugly. Did they even try to make it look good?

[@yoshit9819]

It's an ugly bike

[@sli8462]

It looks like an American bite off of the Honda Rebel...

[@dormantmenace]

@@sli8462 Sept the sporsters brand bin around another 25 years than the rebel.

[@sli8462]

@@dormantmenace yea, but the older models looked nice. This one looks like garbage. I'd take an 883 with this new engine any day. Not sure what they were thinking.

[@bmagada]

@@sli8462 except the rebel has far less plastic. I think Harley is missing why people like the rebel.

[@Jmacfann]

I'm sorry but they both just look cheap. Their not at $14k. For my money I would get a softail standard. That M8 engine looks the part and is a damn stump puller

[@gigi9467]

14k is insane. !!!!

[@jordanjoestar8839]

So, less HP, worse chassis and brakes on a lesser frame? Makes no sense...

[@SadaEKE]

It's been 7 years since Polaris revived the Scout and H&D still can't come up with a semi decent competitor. That says a lot about H&D's engineering and design departments.

[@CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC707]

You wouldve thought HD, with their new motor, wouldve created a more powerful motor! LOL............

[@ΑναστάσιοςΠαπαζαχαρίου]

@@CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC707 Or one that can keep running a few years before failing...

[@King-ww1kz]

Great job on the comparison

[@DailyDrivenBikes_1]

They both look like the designers watched sons of anarchy before they designed them. Lol

[@dormantmenace]

I used to hate that look. But after riding with no fairing... fuck that! Sucks. And the giant chp windshield was way to gay. Actually I didn't like anything about the club style look. But after buying a traditional low harley. 2015 lowrider. It sucked!!! Jacked up longer suspension Club style bikes are not about looks is what I found out. They are about making the bike handle. Low bikes don't handle for crap. Now the bikes in soa.. Basically just have a cafe style faring and silly paint job thoe. And yes even those tiny fairing make a difference

[@BruceKent00]

No contest, the Scout anyday of the week.

[@KevinButler816]

Interesting video but I have a few questions about what mode were you riding in and what mode was the Dyno test performed on the Nightster?

[@Motorcyclecom]

For most of our shooting, Sport mode. Street mode while commuting/around town. The Nightster was in Sport mode at the dyno.

[@TruckingToPlease]

At those prices, buy a crate motor and man up and build your own uniquely identifiable bike that suits you.

[@tobylopez445]

Naaaaaaaaaaaa Indian all day long. I don't know what seat you sat on, but my Indian scout 60 has a seat that I ride for over 90 to 100 miles without stopping or needing to take a break from my seat. I am 74yrs old and have been riding almost all of my life and this seat and suspension are spot on, I also do a lot of freeway driving and never had a problem with my bike. you probably have a skinny butt and need some cushion? be safe and ride forever!

[@sli8462]

I can support what they said. I have a Scout Bobber and the stock seat was horrible for long rides. I upgraded to the floating 1920 tractor seat and it was like night and day. I also had the mustang seat which was also light years difference from the stock bobber seat

[@hyeGUY25]

First thing I changed on my Harley is the seat. The sundowner made by harley works way better and softer. Also got the reach handlebars but haven’t installed it yet.

[@19MAD95]

Please do HD LRS VS Indian CBDH!

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[@Firestorm637]

Great, truthful, review. What a contrast on these 2 bikes. I am an old guy. Raced motocross professionally and owned many bikes. Until recently you never saw many comparisons with Harley’s to competition. Harley’s were always too heavy, underpowered, and no tech but expensive. Past few years that has changed as competition is more fierce which helps the consumer. I always lumped cruisers in with naked bikes. Harley’s are different from regular nakeds as feet forward. Feet forward came about because of the very tall, under square motor. Mid foot pegs would really compromise lean angle so forwards came about. Truthfully that makes the parachute type riding position with feet forward and bars pulled back, lounge chair. Long story short, your decision was based on the tractor style engine vs higher revving sport engine? Cruisers are slower, just cruising? I would not buy the Indian for the shocks and the halogen headlight. I do not routinely mod bikes. Harley is ready to go. You can go slow(cruise) or go fast.

[@Firestorm637]

The nightster is 50 pounds less weight. With the fuel under the seat, bike is more mass centralized. The tank is the air box. With the engine part of stress member of fame must really help handing especially with better suspension. Harley gives you more from the factory. No mods really needed

[@richardkoch605]

Exactly . When you want to go slow you go slow..it least the nightster isn't killing your kidneys

[@michaelbell9827]

You should compare the nightster to the rebel 1100. Please!!!!

[@TheOverisel]

Why didn't you guys race them from a roll?

[@flaviomytube]

The Nighster is a Harley of aesthetics only. The Scout Rogue is spectacular, much more American, both in style and sound.

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[@josutafuji2938]

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[@jojodelgado5244]

As long as I can remember Harley is one of my favorite motorcycle..my first Harley was 883..so so sad..it's been the heart and soul on most old Harley riders...I love to take it easy after a long day from work...well good luck to all be safe and have fun. Sometimes changes not always a good thing specifically if you have something special going...why throw away your legacy...💐💔❓

[@bmagada]

They're attempting to get a foothold in the new market space but took their sweet time getting there and not only over charge for the privilege, but their competition offers tech as standard and at lower cost. I mean Harley still wants people to pay extra for colors and ABS. I hope they course correct because competition is good for the market, and then hopefully all the bikes get better, but its gonna take some work.

[@jojodelgado5244]

@@bmagada if Harley stopped being what no what they are they will dominate the motorcycle..I was heartbroken on what they did to BUELL...it was my first Naked American Sports Bake..and if anyone notice it every Naked bike now has what the Buell mark.....but life must go on...

[@texttwenty-nine1627]

I haven't ridden a Nightster yet, but I did sit on one and looked at one. I do ride a 2020 Scout bobber and a 2015 Yamaha Fz07. The initial feeling of the Nightster is very similar to my Fz. Just a lower profile, more buttons and du-dads, slightly better seat, and about 3x the price. I'd like to actually ride a Nightster and compare it to my Scout. Not gunna lie tho. I do like how light weight the Nightster felt. It would probably be alot of fun!

[@jimscarnivorekitchen4731]

On Harleys website the Nightster is listed under sport not cruiser.

[@JumpingWatermelons]

Finally someone in the media brings up the hideous left side of the Nighter. OMG Harley get your shit together.

[@patricksandeberg8184]

Great and Honest review!👍🏽

[@wanderleisantosfilho5765]

I'd compare it to the regular scout with a 3.5 in rear shock. Rogue sacrificed comfort for nothing.

[@dojiijii]

The taller front tire on the Rogue makes for better handling than the Scout; I wish they offered a Rogue based on the Scout rather than the Bobber.

[@cprooks]

@@dojiijii Apparently You Can Put A Rogue Wheel On A Regular Scout

[@boxingfan2469]

The Indian rogue looks nice

[@damienogden9706]

Not American but it would have been nice to see the Rebel 1100 comparison!

[@jimscarnivorekitchen4731]

Great video Love my Nightster

[@donellclemons2195]

I thought about the nightster but went with the z900rs cafe. Better in every single way

[@filoIII]

Except chain-drive.

[@thebigempty_5792]

I was interested in the Indian....knew nothing about the Nightster. I prefer standard bikes like the Triumph Bonneville T120. I really like the mid controls of the Nightster. I now own a 1979 Yamaha XS1100 that's pretty tricked out and looks similar to these. Maybe I'll just stick with my old school Yamaha for 3k and I get comments all the time HAHA.

[@RogueMI6]

I think you have to correct that you were riding the Indian Scout Rogue 60 with 999cc and not the 70 with the 1133cc. You can tell by the valve cover.

[@freisianpug]

Surely only in America could these be seen as "small" cruisers...

[@JohnEHawk]

Nice scoots, I'll keep my Victory. Great review as always. Appreciate the content.

[@LARGO125]

Really wish Victory would bring back the Gunner and the Kingpin as a Victory line in the Indian stable. The looks of those bikes to this day blows anything Indian and HD have out of the water. Only exceptions being the new Chief Darkhorse and HD Lowrider S.

[@mosgor]

Indian Scout Rogue looks really cool, while Harley Nightster looks a little too unfinished. Indian Scout Rogue will be my choice among these. Nightster will also compete with the Honda Rebel 1100, (maybe that's the point?) Indian Scout Rogue is sort of the American cruiser among these two.

[@RossGoneRogue]

I just picked up a Rogue Sixty 2 days ago and agree with most everything in this video. The only real drawback really is the suspension is stiff as heck compared to a more traditional cruiser (coming from a Honda Shadow). That was a very comfy bike, but woefully underpowered. Indian knocked it out of the park with how flat the torque curve is and how well balanced the bike feels. To me it's almost as easy to handle as the Yamaha 250 I rode in my MSF class.

[@oldbuzzard76]

I think we have lost our way . So sad, but oh well .

[@filoIII]

Isn't the Rogue 60 a better comparison, eng. size-wise??? 975 to 999cc or something?

[@adithyachennamadhavuni6155]

Missing market price by 3k by both the companies. Rebel 1100 with a better seat and shocks will be much more worth it!!

[@loop1479]

The reason I sold my Scout: it was going to kill me! My foot being viscously ripped from the footpeg and thrown behind me because it can't go round corners, or put me across the centre line for the same reason, the suspension was that bad it would pogo sideways towards the edge of the road or into oncoming traffic, it shouldn't be allowed on the road. The high speed weave it would developed. I loved the power and speed. Great torque and pickup. I had the front forks tuned by a specialist which improved things, I bought different shocks, but it still couldn't corner adequately. Sadly I had an epiphany six years after selling it, I should have had 50mm slugs made for the front forks and added 50mm to the rear shocks if it didn't stuff up the belt drive alignment. That's what happens when you're too close to the problem. Ah well, I had 8 great years on a Triumph Street Twin and am now back on an airhead BMW, still alive and riding.

[@SSS-mp8th]

I'm glad HD has built a decent engine but the prices on both just don't compete when you move out of the cruiser segment. A CB1000R, KTM890, MT-10 or any similar bike will crush these in performance and handling and will cost less. I completely understand style and feel of a bike but I'm not going to suffer 2" of suspension travel and bad ergonomics.

[@brando81]

True, but when you move out of the cruiser segment, you're now comparing apples to oranges.

[@ΑναστάσιοςΠαπαζαχαρίου]

Kawasaki 900rs.

[@richardkoch605]

The idea of the new nightster/ sportster was Harley wanted to make it more sporty.. well they did so how can you say Harley missed the mark??

[@bmagada]

because they already had The Bronx on the table which everyone wants.....then canceled it and made it a cruiser because they saw the rebel making sales. Honestly, it does the same things......for waaaaaay more money. Like they're trying to nudge their way into a market place where no one would rather buy the same bike at that price point with a metric crap ton of plastic.

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[@UncleRobsGarage]

Got rid of my harley ,and love my vulcan 900.

[@YungChief]

For the same performance your better off going with a Yamaha MT09 for alot cheaper vs the HD Sportster. Indian Scout FTW Easily.

[@peterrestaino7047]

I kinda like the unfinished side of the sportster. I dont like fake looking right side, looks a little fisher price

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[@neil2no1]

Cool man i live in clay county & that's where my bike is from!

[@forkthepork]

The Nightster looks like a Rebel 1100 with all that plastic surrounding the fake tank. Pass...

[@vanuelbaker3434]

No see y'all are wrong sportsters are a proper cruiser I just did a 1300 mile trip on my 92 Harley 48 hugger

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[@dennisd7405]

i still say a new indian spirit with the ftr motor leather saddle bags softail frame windshield and cruise control now we r talking cruising

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[@davidgearardo1788]

nightster all day, I love them both , but the nightster is more comfortable to me, I hate forward controls always have. you can get a mid kit for the scout , but the factory controls in the harley are perfect

[@jonnycando]

Some one even Harley might come up with a way to get some bottom end out of the Nightster…..maybe make a Stage 1 tune or something.Having some top end is fine but on a Harley you need that kick in the butt at the bottom end too!

[@MidKnight2142]

One of the major issues I noticed though, if you are looking for a good "cruiser" bike and you are comparing the nightster and scout, I would honestly scratch my head then point at the Harley Softail Standard. Especially considering the fact its basically the same price as these 2. It is a heavier bike but doesn't really feel lacking in power or torque. Otherwise I definitely agree that the Indian would probably be the better "cruiser" but I would probably pick the Nightster Special mainly for its added features (cruise control, more driver aids, and the electronic display.)

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[@northrider8628]

Bottom line there is way too much competition in that price range 🤔 I have loved motorcycle's all my life and I wouldn't even be interested in either of these bikes when I had 13k to spend. Sad really 😕 they both would be fun to own

[@neodrone1]

Hi, what would be your choice at that price range? Thanks.

[@northrider8628]

@@neodrone1 wow lots to choose from 🤔 I will throw a couple out there that I would be interested in at $13kish the harley davidson standard, kawasaki kz900, Honda cb1000r,Honda 1100 rebel, Suzuki katana and gsx-s1000,BMW f 900 r, BMW r nine t scrambler and pure, heck I could think of a lot more but this is a start 😉

[@neodrone1]

@@northrider8628 I'm a cruiser guy. What do you think of Kawasaki W800?

[@northrider8628]

@@neodrone1 well it is a solid reliable bike if you just like rolling around and don't have a need to be in a hurry, so is the 900 Volcan, Suzuki boulevard, and then more like the kawasaki there is triumph and moto guzzi too.

[@northrider8628]

@@neodrone1 for that matter the Harley davidson 883 would be a solid choice, low maintenance costs to own and good looking 👍

[@hyeGUY25]

Also that dip in power saved my ass the other night, right as I took off someone cut me off and I was able to slow it down, if I had catedlbolted from the line I might’ve crashed into that car. Harley is great around town

[@kevinpojman135]

I luv my HD nightster. Light, Comfortable and Extremely maneuverable. Sport mode is insanely fast.

[@mikemulrooney4824]

Good vid

[@FeatheredDino]

The Scout is a better bike in every single way, point blank. Harleys chasing weird fantasies with these weird bikes they keep coming out with, and they're gonna flop like the Street did.

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[@JA-zh5xi]

Not a fan of either one, but if someone forced me to ride a fake Honda I guess it would be the Harley-Honda. All the looks and sound of a Honda at a higher cost. I’ll keep my big twin Harleys.

[@spacecoastz4026]

I got to do some decent riding time on the 2020 Indian Scout Twenty...which has that elevated floating seat. The result was a much better riding position than the lower seats on the other Scouts...including the Rogue. Now granted that seat was hard and slippery, but it's the higher position I'm talking about. Do something similar, along with decent rear shocks, and the Scout Rogue would be a much better machine.

[@bigscout1584]

Nightster is on the vrod frame whereas the Indian is on a molded aluminum frame

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[@Heyllow]

Nightster would have been perfect, if not a fake-ish bike : fake fuel tank (it's air admission), fake air admission (to keep the look), fake potato-potato sound (it's a trick from engineers so injection sounds like old motors),.... I own a Scout Bobber and i'm definitively happy with it !

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[@robertstimmel1100]

I'm really liking these new releases from HD. I want a nightster or sportster s.

[@hengloose]

Good luck. Never have any in stock. At least at my HD dealership.

[@robertstimmel1100]

@@hengloose I'll probably wait a few years until I can buy a used one with low miles

[@donpet8258]

U guys should pre write out a list before videos, There’s so much more information you could’ve provided !!

[@JelloThatsMellow]

For the money I'd rather get a triumph Speed Twin.

[@jasonhardy1959]

Why not the sportster s

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[@troyclaus9258]

Hold on since when is a sportster expected to be a cruiser ?

[@gwynnromano5881]

I stopped by the local HD dealer to check out the Nightster and wasn’t overly impressed. The right side has a very cluttered look, the faux air cleaner hits my leg and to top it all off, on top of the MSRP there’s freight, prep and dealer gouge fee making the machine approx. $16K. I’m not a fan of the Indian either because of the rear suspension which is a joke and as you said it drags the pegs on mild curves. I’ll pass on both.