Indian Scout

I plan to modify the Scout to fit my 6ft 5in frame, put in some serious miles to southern France and ride it alongside a 1920s Scout to discover if the spirit of the original has been snuffed or rekindled.

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Long term update: Scout’s a flexible friend

29 January 2016 by Ped Baker

The Indian Scout was the only bike I’d been lusting after when browsing the long list of new-for-2015 machines over a year ago. Sure the Scout has a few hitches but the engine is class-leading and the...

Long term update: Unlocking Scout's promise

02 December 2015 by Ped Baker

Without doubt, the Scout’s eight-valve V-twin motor is one of the best engines in any cruiser. It revs freely with gobs of power all the way to the 8000rpm limiter and gives just enough mechanical...

Long term update: Indian Scout

09 November 2015 by MCN News

MCN’s Ped Baker has had his Indian Scout long term test bike for six months and covered just over five thousand miles on it. Here’s his round up of what he did, how the bike has performed and whether...

Long term update: Can you tour on the Indian Scout?

06 August 2015 by Ped Baker

Wind protection The fork-mounted screen (mid-height model, £474) is one of best detachable cruiser screens I’ve used. I’m 6ft 4in and didn’t suffer lid buffeting or intrusive turbulence on the French...

Long term update: Let's get Scout and about

01 July 2015 by Ped Baker

If you need to know how much I’m enjoying the Indian Scout a quick glance at the odometer will tell you. On the day the bike arrived I took a 120-mile round trip to Krazy Horse in Bury St Edmunds for...