This bike was designed to have an upscale "retro" look with modern mechanicals, while providing an excellent value. Engineering, heritage, and performance really do intersect in the Scout. This motorcycle reflects how thoughtfully Indian approached their interpretation of what a modern-day Scout should look like and how it should perform.  Indian really raised the bar with this bike. 

This is a damn good bike and it's chock full of extras and add ons.  Add ons include:

• INDIAN HEAD FRONT FENDER LIGHT
• LEATHER SADDLE BAGS
• WINDSHIELD
• EXTENDED COMFORT SEAT
• CRUISING COMFORT PEDALS
• HEEL TOE SHIFTER

The Scout features a “smart-start” starting system. The starter button is a soft switch. The ECU receives the signal to start the bike, and takes over from there to prevent over- or under-cranking. The Indian may have the antique look, but she’s all modern under the tank.

The Scout flat-out hauls the mail. This bike gets up and moves. It’s a sleeper. The engine revs to the moon; pin it and bang the rev limiter. There’s a soft limiter at 8,300 rpm. It features liquid cooling, too. You will never think twice about sitting in traffic. 

When it came to stopping duties, the Scout is no less impressive. The one- and two-piston calipers don’t sound groundbreaking, but the brakes were grand. Lever feel is incredible and the rider gets loads of braking feedback. The rear pedal requires a bit more force than the front, which I think is just fine. My feet are capable of a lot less finesse than my paws are. Braided stainless lines front and rear contribute to the upscale feel of the Scout, and the beefy, cast lever resists flexing and also looks markedly more substantial than a cheaper-to-produce item. It’s a minor detail, but the Scout buyer is likely the sort to notice — and appreciate — attention to niceties like this one.

2015 Indian Scout Specs:

·       Engine Type: Liquid Cooled V-Twin

·       Displacement: 69 cu in

·       Compression Ratio: 9.5:1

·       Electronic Fuel Injection System: Closed loop fuel injection / 60 mm bore

·       Drive/Driven Clutch: Wet, Multi-Plate

·       Transmission/Primary Drive: Gear Drive Wet Clutch

·       Gear Ratio (Overall): 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 – 2.357 : 1

·       Horsepower (HP): 100 (74.7 kW)

·       Peak Torque (J1349 ft-lbs): 72.2 ft-lbs. (97.7 Nm)

·       Peak Torque RPM: 5900 rpm

Chassis

·       Suspension: Front – Type/Travel: Telescopic Fork/4.7? (120 mm)

·       Suspension: Rear – Type/Travel: Dual Shocks/3.0? (76 mm)

·       Brakes/Front: Single / 298 mm Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper

·       Brakes/Rear: Single /298 mm Rotor / 1 Piston Caliper

·       Tires/Front: 130/90-16 72H

·       Tires/Rear: 150/80-16 71H

·       Wheels: Cast 16? x 3.5? Front and 16? x 5? Rear

·       Exhaust System: Split dual exhaust with crossover

Dimensions:

·       Fuel Capacity (gallons/liters): 3.3 gallons

·       Ground Clearance: 5.3 in / 135 mm

·       Overall Height (in./cm.): 47.5 in / 1207 mm

·       Overall Width (in./cm.): 34.6 in / 880 mm

·       Rake/Trail: 29°

·       Seat Height: 25.3 in / 635 mm

·       Wheelbase: 61.5 in / 1562 mm

·       Overall Length (in./cm.): 91 in / 2311 mm

·       Lean Angle: 31 degrees

·       GVWR: 988 lbs / 449 kg

·       Trail: 4.7 in / 119.9 mm

·       Weight (Empty tank / full of fuel): 538 lbs / 558 lbs (244 kg / 253 kg)

·       Electric: Gauges, Digital tachometer, odometer, trip meter, engine temp, and low fuel lamp

·       Lights: Headlight, tail/brake light, turn signals, license plate light, and speedometer and indicator lights

·       Colors: Thunder Black, Indian Motorcycle Red, Silver Smoke (matte finish) and Thunder Black Smoke (matte finish)