2021 Indian Scout vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 Indian Scout 2021 Indian Scout

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-Twin, DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder
Power
100 hp / 74.5 kW @ 8100 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
253 kg / 558 lbs
2025 BMW R 12G/S 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Power
81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2020 - 212025
Make ModelIndian ScoutBMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat Height673 mm / 26.5 in Laden 643 mm/ 25.3 in860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1562 mm / 61.5 in1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in-
Height1207 mm / 47.5 in-
Length2311 mm / 91 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width880 mm / 34.6 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)253 229
Dry Weight (kg)244-
Dry Weight244 kg / 538 lbs-
Fuel Capacity12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR449 kg / 988 lbs-
Oil Capacity4.73 Litres-
Wet Weight253 kg / 558 lbs229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power100 hp / 74.5 kW @ 8100 rpm81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque72.2 ft-lbs / 97.7 Nm @ 5900 rpm115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1133 cc / 69 cu in1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 60° V-Twin, DOHC, 4-valves per cylinderFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke99 x 73.6mm / 3.898 x 2.898 in101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio10.7:112:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
Engine Oil SpecificationSAE 15W60-
ExhaustSplit dual exhaust with crossover, exhaust control two O2 sensors, one each bank, single three-way catalyst in each muffler-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection, closed loop, 60 mm boreElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
LubricationSemi-dry sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 volts / 12 amp/hour, 210 CCA, Maintenance Free AGM-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plateSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBelt drive, 141 toothUniversal shaft
Final Drive Ratio2.357:1-
Gear Ratios1st 10.782:1 2nd 7.328:1 3rd 5.841:1 4th 4.957:1 5th 4.380:1 6th 4.034:11st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Primary DriveGear drive wet clutch-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive6 Speed sliding-mesh/foot shift6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame Type-Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - Front41 mm Telescopic fork,45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearDual shocksAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Rake29°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail119.9 mm / 4.7 in120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear76 mm / 3.0 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Electrical Systems
Charging System35 amp max output-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 298 mm rotor with 2 piston caliper2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 298 mm rotor with 1 piston caliperSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
Rims - Front-2.15 x 21
Rims - Rear-4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - Front130/90-16 72H90/90/21
Tyres - Rear150/80-16 71H150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
Wheels-Aluminium cross-spoke wheels
Wheels - FrontCast 16" x 3.5"-
Wheels - RearCast 16" x 3.5"-