![]() ![]() That being said, when comparing the Scout to other 27.5″ bikes, (or even some longer travel 29ers) the bike climbs really well. In regard to pedaling up to the trail entrance, it’s inherent that larger wheels excel, for a plethora of reasons. The Scout is one of the first 27.5″ wheeled bikes we’ve tested in a while, and we were instantly reminded how nimble, and fun the step down from 29” can be. Speaking of rear suspension, the Scout gets bumped up from 130mm to 140mm. Transition says that with 25-30% sag, the new Scout has a better wheel path that is less likely to hang up in the middle of the stroke. In comparison to the prior Scout, the new bike features a slacker 64° head tube angle (prior – 65º), the bike reach is 10mm longer, has more tire clearance, and a broader sag range. It’s a great overall design with user adjustability in mind and loads of travel given its overall length. We absolutely loved both the lever ergonomics, and the actuation of the OneUp dropper post. Though it’s no lightweight, it is so low.The Anvl cockpit was aesthetically pleasing, but was hard to setup at first…That was until we found the clever angle guide laser etched on the back of the stem, and corresponding line on the bars, keeping the frontal view of both bar and stem nice and clean.Ĭode RSC brakes are a welcome choice of spec, as we’d be disappointed to see anything less on a bike this capable. That being said, for how rowdy this bike can get, a 200mm front rotor (rather than 180mm) might not hurt. The seat is a shade over 25 inches off the pavement! One person who stopped me to look at the bike asked if she could sit on it, and she popped right onto it and gave me the seal of approval: a big, big grin. Sensing that she would make good story fodder, my ol’ riding pal Spurgie asked her how big she was (or wasn’t, as it turned out). The answer: five feet, two inches, 115 pounds. And she didn’t look like she was intimidated by this bike one bit. I’m probably at the tall end of folks who would be comfortable on an unmodified Scout, but Indian does offer fit kits to extend the controls or bring them in closer to the rider.Īs mentioned, Scout boasts 100 claimed horsepower and 72 foot-pounds of torque. This Scout was designed to accomplish the same mission as its namesake of 1920: be speedy, be nimble, and be less intimidating than the bigger Chief model, so its chassis dimensions make sense. In addition to that low seat height, the Scout measures 93 inches from the leading edge of the front rubber to the license plate, which is typical for a middleweight cruiser. For reference, a Harley-Davidson Sportster measures right around 90 inches or so. The Scout’s 558-pound wet weight doesn’t sound very light, but the bike’s low height made it feel more like a Honda Rebel. There really is that big of a gap between what it weighs and what it feels like. The Scout is short, low, and packs a performance punch. ![]() The punch is provided by a 69 ci (that’s 1,131 cc, for you enlightened folks on the metric system), liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 60-degree V-twin engine with dual overhead cams. Make no mistake, a modern mill motivates this throwback cruiser. The engine and six-speed gearbox backing it up are of unitized construction. The Scout also sports an all-gear primary drive: there’s no chain transmitting power from the engine to the transmission.ĭue to its throwback styling, it was also imperative that the Scout not wear a skinny front tire, as is the current norm. Back in the original Scout’s heyday, front and rear tires were usually the same size, and the new Scout is close. The Scout has a single 298 mm brake rotor on each wheel. ![]() The front is squeezed by a two-pot caliper and there's a single-piston piece of hardware in the rear. The instrumentation is spartan and uncluttered. ![]() RevZilla photo.In keeping with the stripped-down look, instrumentation consists of just one round pod with a traditional analog speedometer and a digital tachometer display, just the opposite of many modern bikes that use a digital speed display and a dial tachometer. In addition to the red bike Lemmy tested, the Scout comes in black, Silver Smoke, and the Black Smoke shown above. The Scout features a “smart-start” starting system. 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. If you’ve got eleven grand in your pocket, you have one more dollar than the Scout’s MSRP, assuming you’re looking for a gloss-black model. The red unit we tested, along with Thunder Black Smoke and Silver Smoke, the other two colors Indian offers, will set you back $300 more. I had the Scout for about 2,000 miles - plenty of time to get to know the bike. ![]()
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