Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec vs Indian Scout® Sixty Classic Base (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Star Bolt R-Specstacks up against the Indian Scout® Sixty Classic Base. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec | Indian Scout® Sixty Classic Base |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 2026 |
| Price | $8,390 | $11,999 |
| Engine | 951 cc | 999 cc |
| Weight | — | 241 kg |
| Seat height | 27 mm | 654 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 L | 13.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | Manual, 5 speed, Belt |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | 100/90-19 / 150/80-16 | Pirelli® Night Dragon: 130/90B16 67H / Pirelli® Night Dragon: 150/80B16 77H |
Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec vs Indian Scout® Sixty Classic Base — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec and the Indian Scout® Sixty Classic Base usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec brings its published horsepower, while the Indian Scout® Sixty Classic Base counters with its own power figure at 241 kg. On price, the Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: