Yamaha
Yamaha MT-09
$10899Cheaper
Released 2025
Best Motorcycles · head-to-head
Yamaha MT-09 vs Indian Scout
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Yamaha MT-09 is cheaper at $10899. Every spec and price links to its source.
Indian Motorcycle
Indian Scout
$13999
Released 2025
Which is better: the Yamaha MT-09 or Indian Scout?
The Yamaha MT-09 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Yamaha MT-09 is the cheaper at $10899. The Yamaha MT-09 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Yamaha MT-09 | Indian Scout |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $10899 | $13999 |
| Brand | Yamaha | Indian Motorcycle |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Motorcycle type | naked | cruiser |
| Engine displacement cc | 890 | 1250 |
| Engine configuration | inline-3 | v-twin |
| Horsepower hp | — | 105 |
| Torque lb (ft) | 68.6 | 82 |
| Seat height (in) | 32.5 | 26.8 |
| Wet weight (lb) | 425 | 555 |
| Fuel capacity gal | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | 6 |
| Final drive | chain | belt |
| Cooling type | liquid | liquid |
| Abs equipped | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Yamaha MT-09: yamahamotorsports.com (verified 2026-07-11). Indian Scout: cyclenews.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Yamaha MT-09 and Indian Scout?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Motorcycle type: Yamaha MT-09 naked vs Indian Scout cruiser
- Engine displacement cc: Yamaha MT-09 890 vs Indian Scout 1250
- Engine configuration: Yamaha MT-09 inline-3 vs Indian Scout v-twin
- Torque lb (ft): Yamaha MT-09 68.6 vs Indian Scout 82
- Seat height (in): Yamaha MT-09 32.5 vs Indian Scout 26.8
- Wet weight (lb): Yamaha MT-09 425 vs Indian Scout 555
- Fuel capacity gal: Yamaha MT-09 3.7 vs Indian Scout 3.4
- Final drive: Yamaha MT-09 chain vs Indian Scout belt