Head to head
Two bikes, one honest table.
The highlight marks the better number in each row, and the tally at the bottom counts them. Numbers are the start of a decision, not the end of one, which is why both verdicts sit beside the chart.
Indian
Scout Bobber
Triumph
Street Triple 765 RS
Engine
Liquid-cooled 1250cc SpeedPlus 60-degree V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves
Liquid-cooled 765cc inline triple, DOHC, 12 valves
Power
105 hp
130 hp
Torque
110 Nm
80 Nm
Wet weight
246 kg
188 kg
Power to weight
42.7 hp/100 kg
69.1 hp/100 kg
Seat height
665 mm
835 mm
Fuel
13 L
15 L
Base MSRP
$12,999
$13,545
Jun's rating
8.1 / 10
9.0 / 10
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS wins 5 of 7 measurable rows.Highlight marks the better number, not the better bike.
Feel, not spec sheet
Jun's six-axis read
Indian Scout Bobber
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Indian Scout Bobber
“The Scout finally has a frame worthy of its engine. The lowest seat on this list, and one of the best cruisers under fifteen thousand.”
Full reviewTriumph Street Triple 765 RS
“The most complete middleweight naked money can buy. It costs what it costs because nothing on it is a compromise.”
Full review