BMW
BMW R 1300 GS
$20395
Released 2026
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BMW R 1300 GS vs Indian Scout
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Indian Scout is cheaper at $13999. Every spec and price links to its source.
Indian Motorcycle
Indian Scout
$13999Cheaper
Released 2025
Which is better: the BMW R 1300 GS or Indian Scout?
The BMW R 1300 GS wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Indian Scout is the cheaper at $13999. Get the BMW R 1300 GS for the stronger spec sheet, the Indian Scout to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | BMW R 1300 GS | Indian Scout |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $20395 | $13999 |
| Brand | BMW | Indian Motorcycle |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Motorcycle type | adventure | cruiser |
| Engine displacement cc | 1300 | 1250 |
| Engine configuration | boxer-twin | v-twin |
| Horsepower hp | 145 | 105 |
| Torque lb (ft) | 110 | 82 |
| Seat height (in) | 33.4 | 26.8 |
| Wet weight (lb) | 523 | 555 |
| Fuel capacity gal | 5 | 3.4 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | 6 |
| Final drive | shaft | belt |
| Cooling type | — | liquid |
| Abs equipped | Yes | Yes |
Sources — BMW R 1300 GS: bmwmotorcycles.com (verified 2026-07-11). Indian Scout: cyclenews.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the BMW R 1300 GS and Indian Scout?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (9 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Motorcycle type: BMW R 1300 GS adventure vs Indian Scout cruiser
- Engine displacement cc: BMW R 1300 GS 1300 vs Indian Scout 1250
- Engine configuration: BMW R 1300 GS boxer-twin vs Indian Scout v-twin
- Horsepower hp: BMW R 1300 GS 145 vs Indian Scout 105
- Torque lb (ft): BMW R 1300 GS 110 vs Indian Scout 82
- Seat height (in): BMW R 1300 GS 33.4 vs Indian Scout 26.8
- Wet weight (lb): BMW R 1300 GS 523 vs Indian Scout 555
- Fuel capacity gal: BMW R 1300 GS 5 vs Indian Scout 3.4
- Final drive: BMW R 1300 GS shaft vs Indian Scout belt