BSA Scrambler 650 vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

Last Updated: August 20, 2026

BSA Scrambler 650 price starts at Rs. 3.25 Lakh, which is Rs. 11.29 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Harley-Davidson Nightster, priced at Rs. 14.54 Lakh. On the performance front, the Scrambler 650 uses a 652cc engine producing 45 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Nightster a 975cc engine producing 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Scrambler 650 and Nightster, the Scrambler 650 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Nightster stands out for performance.

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Scrambler 650 vs Nightster Comparison Summary

Specification BSA Scrambler 650Harley-Davidson Nightster
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.25 LakhRs. 14.54 Lakh
Mileage Not Available18.18 kmpl
Engine 652 cc975 cc
Max power 45 PS @ 6500 rpm89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 208 Kg221 Kg

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Basic Info BSA Scrambler 650 Raven BlackHarley-Davidson Nightster STD
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Brand Name BSA Harley-Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.25 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 14.54 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs Revolution® Max 975T
Max Power 45 PS @ 6500 rpm 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BSA Scrambler 650 Colors
Harley Davidson Nightster Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 8,897 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 39,810 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,573 Scrambler 650 Insurance Rs. 40,657 Nightster Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
2
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
180 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
Revolution® Max 975T
Engine Displacement
652 cc
975 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
45 PS @ 6500 rpm
89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm
95 Nm @ 5750 rpm
Bore
100 mm
97 mm
Stroke
83 mm
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
12.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
18.18 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
41 mm Telescopic Forks
41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock Absorbers
Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment.

Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-19,Rear :-150/70-17
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-150/80-16
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Dunlop
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
211 kg
Seat height
Not Available
705 mm
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
4.5 L
Wheelbase
1465 mm
1545 mm
Length
Not Available
2250 mm
Ground Clearance
187 mm
110 mm
Width
Not Available
840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
11.7 L
Kerb Weight
208 Kg
221 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
255 mm
Not Available

USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED

Frame Type
Not Available
Hoop-style Frame
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Road,Sports
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS Alert, High Beam Indicator, Rear ABS Disabled Indication, Fog Lamp Indication, Failure Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tyre Pressure Indication, Check Engine Light Indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Drag-Torque Slip Control System
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Scrambler Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available
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BSA Scrambler 650 Vs Harley Davidson Nightster FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BSA Scrambler 650 vs Harley Davidson Nightster?
The BSA Scrambler 650 is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Nightster by ₹11.29 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BSA Scrambler 650 vs Harley Davidson Nightster?
For the Raven Black version, 652 cc Petrol engine of Scrambler 650 produces 45 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 55 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 975 cc Petrol engine of Nightster produces 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 95 Nm @ 5750 rpm of torque

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