2017 - 2018 Indian Scout

Make Model	Indian Scout
Year	2019
Engine	Four stroke, 60° V-Twin, DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder
Capacity	1133 cc / 69 cu in
Bore x Stroke	99 x 73.6mm / 3.898 x 2.898 in
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication	Semi-Dry Sump
Compression Ratio	10.7:1
Exhaust	Split dual exhaust with crossover, exhaust control two O2 sensors, one each bank, single three-way catalyst in each muffler
Induction	Electronic fuel injection, closed loop, 60 mm bore
Engine Oil	SAE 15W60
Oil Capacity	4.73 Litres
Charging System	35 amp max output
Battery	12 volts / 12 amp/hour, 210 CCA, maintenance free AGM
Starting	Electric
Max Power	100 hp / 74.5 kW @ 8100 rpm
Max Torque	72.2 ft-lbs / 97.7 Nm @ 5900 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission	6 Speed sliding-mesh/foot shift
Final Drive	Belt drive, 141 tooth
Primary Drive	Gear drive wet clutch
Gear Ratio	1st 10.782:1 2nd 7.328:1 3rd 5.841:1 4th 4.957:1 5th 4.380:1 6th 4.034:1
Final Drive Ratop	2.357:1
Front Suspension	41 mm Telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks
Rear Wheel Travel	76 mm / 3.0 in
Front Brakes	Single 298 mm rotor with 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 298 mm rotor with 1 piston caliper
Front Wheel	Cast 16” x 3.5”
Rear Wheel	Cast 16” x 3.5”
Front Tyre	130/90-16 72H
Rear Tyre	150/80-16 71H
Rake	29°
Trail	119.9 mm / 4.7 in
Dimensions	Length 2311 mm / 91 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in Height 1207 mm / 47.5 in
Wheelbase	1562 mm / 61.5 in
Seat Height	673 mm / 26.5 in Laden 643 mm/ 25.3 in
Dry Weight	244 kg / 538 lbs
Wet Weight	253 kg / 558 lbs
Ground Clearance	135 mm / 5.3 in
GVWR	449 kg / 988 lbs
Fuel Capacity	12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal

There’s no question that the Indian Scout is a cruiser that takes you back with its classically styled headlight, seat, tank, wheels, and fenders giving a nod to the cruisers of yesteryear.

The Indian Scout is powered by the 1,133cc liquid-cooled V-twin and that along with its communicative chassis make it an easy-to-ride machine with easy-on-the-eyes styling. When we put the 2018’s rear wheel to the in-house dyno’s roller, we tracked 84.62 hp at 8,260 rpm and 63.85 pound-feet of torque at 3,220 rpm. Intermediate riders will be taking this machine for cruises down Main Street or to the coffee joint enjoying life’s simple pleasures.

The versatile cruiser has been compared to many, running head to head with cruisers like the Harley-Davidson Street Bob and Triumph Bonneville Bobber or carrying its own weight in a retro ride comparison between the BMW R nineT, Honda CB1100, and Moto Guzzi Griso.

Against Harley-Davidson and Triumph the Indian Scout’s “neutral steering was maybe the most natural in town. It has a lovely motor and refined power delivery, and the chassis offers nice feel. It doesn’t necessarily do much wrong, but it doesn’t make us feel as cool as either of the other two or make up for it in performance.”

When it ran with the retro rides in 2014, our test rider said that “A low center of gravity makes you want to bury the Scout into every corner you approach, but then you're reminded it's a cruiser with a nasty screech from the footpeg feelers at the apex. That said, ridden within the scope of its design intent, it's hard to think of a finer, easier-to-ride new-style cruiser on the market.”