This model is a return to glory for Polaris-owned Indian. The Scout was originally introduced in 1920, and ruled the road for the next 20 years. As many as 30,000 of them served in World War II, before the model was discontinued.
The new Indian Scout is supposed to be in dealerships by December. Based on the classic styling, attractive MSRP and the response I got riding this one around for a couple of weeks, you’re going to see a lot of them on the road soon after.
But this is the company’s first “small” bike – a lightweight, 1200cc, mid-size motorcycle aimed squarely at the Harley-Davidson Sportster.
The Scout claims 100HP to the Sportster’s 68HP. The Scout has higher torque, a six-speed transmission to the Sportster’s five, lower weight, and a lower seat height. It also has a higher MSRP -- $10,999 to the Sportster’s $10,649.
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