Indian Super Scout
The Indian Super Scout has a top speed of 185 km/h (estimated), produces 111 hp and weighs 253 kg. Motoryk rates it 8.5/10.
ืืขื ืกืงืืื ืืืืื ืืืฆื ืืฉื ืช 2024 ืืืืืืืฆืื ืืืืจื ืืช ืฉื ืฉืืฉืืช ืืฆืืคืื ืืืืืงืื ืืช, ืืืืืืช 100 ืฉื ื ืืฆืืคืื ืืืืื ืืืงืืจื. ืืื ืืืื ืื ืืข Thunder Stroke ืืืื ืืืชืจ ืฉื 1250 ืกื"ืง ืืืืจื ืงืจืืืจ ืงืืืกื, ืืืฉืื ืกืืืืืื ื ืจืืจื ืขื ืืืฆืืขืื ืืืืจื ืืื. ืืกืืคืจ ืกืงืืื ืืืฉื ืืขื ืืกืื ืืจื ืืกืื ืืจืื ืืืจืื ืืืื ืืืื ื ืืืืืื ืืจืืืืื ืืืืคืฉืื ืชืืืื ืจืื ืืืชืจ ืืืืืืช ืกืืืจืช ื ืืกืืืืืช ืื ืขืืฉืืืืช.
111 hp
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120 Nm
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253 kg
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185 km/h (estimated)
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5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) โ estimated real-world average
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Proven Reliable Engine
The Super Scout's 1250cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine is derived from Indian's well-tested FTR platform, known for strong long-term reliability. Owners report minimal mechanical issues through the first 20,000+ miles with routine maintenance.
Strong Resale Value
Indian Motorcycles consistently hold resale value better than many competitors, and the Super Scout's blend of heritage styling and modern performance keeps demand high. Expect to retain roughly 70-75% of value after the first two years.
Watch the Electronics
Some early Super Scout owners reported minor software glitches with the Ride Command infotainment system and throttle-by-wire calibration. Ensure any used example has had its firmware updated to the latest version before purchasing.
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ืืืืื V ืืงืืจืจ ื ืืืืื 1250 ืกื"ืง ืืืฉ ืืืืจื, ืฉืืื ืืืืจื ืืช, 121 ื"ืก, ืชืืืช ืฉืืฉื ืืืืืืื, ืืืงืืจืื ืืงื ืืืชืืื ืืขืืืื ืื.
ืกืงืืจืช ืงืื ื ืืฉืืืฉืช
"The real deal โ Indian finally built a sportbike worth taking seriously."
$13,000-$16,500 usedThe Super Scout is Indian's most exciting modern product in years โ a genuinely sporty middleweight that doesn't feel like it's apologizing for existing. That 1250cc engine pulls hard from low revs and sounds properly menacing through the stock pipes. The ergonomics are aggressive without being punishing, and the chassis inspires confidence in corners faster than you'd expect from something wearing a leather fringe heritage badge. Used examples are starting to trickle into the market now, and honestly the early ones are worth scrutiny. Check the rear suspension linkage for wear โ some owners reported clunking under hard acceleration. The front brake feel can be wooden on bikes that sat unused; bleed the system immediately. Also verify the electronics package is fully functional because the rider modes and traction control are genuinely useful, not just marketing fluff. Pricing has stabilized but dealers still think these are gold. Private sales are your friend here. Budget for a proper setup including better tires โ the stock rubber is the weakest link on an otherwise serious motorcycle.
Top 10 Accessories
Curated picks for the Indian Super Scout โ owned, ridden, recommended.
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Look under bike for oil pooling after test ride
Wiggle signals, check for cracks at base
Test ride 20+ minutes, check idle behavior in traffic
Inspect lower fork legs for oil film or dirt buildup
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Solid engine, minor issues manageable with maintenance
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are common problems with the Indian Super Scout? +
Oil leaks from primary cover gasket: Look under bike for oil pooling after test ride (moderate) | Rear turn signal stalk breaks easily: Wiggle signals, check for cracks at base (minor) | Heat soak causing rough idle when hot: Test ride 20+ minutes, check idle behavior in traffic (moderate)
Is the Indian Super Scout a good motorcycle? +
The real deal โ Indian finally built a sportbike worth taking seriously. Rating: 8.5/10. Best for: Experienced riders wanting American V-twin with real cornering. Avoid if: You prioritize comfort touring over spirited canyon riding.
What is the horsepower of the Indian Super Scout? +
The Indian Super Scout produces 111 hp @ 7,800 rpm, with 120 Nm @ 5,800 rpm of torque. Top speed: 185 km/h (estimated).
Is the Indian Super Scout good for beginners? +
Yes โ the Indian Super Scout is a reasonable choice for new riders (111 hp is manageable), weighing 253 kg. Experienced riders wanting American V-twin with real cornering
Is the Indian Super Scout reliable? +
The Indian Super Scout has no widely-reported critical reliability issues. 4 minor issues are documented โ see the Common Problems section above.
Is the Indian Super Scout good for daily use? +
Experienced riders wanting American V-twin with real cornering Fuel: 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) โ estimated real-world average.
How fast is the Indian Super Scout? +
The Indian Super Scout reaches a top speed of 185 km/h (estimated), producing 111 hp at 253 kg curb weight. Real-world performance depends on rider weight, gearing, and road conditions.
What gear should I buy for a Indian Super Scout? +
Motoryk has curated a Top 10 gear list specifically for the Indian Super Scout, covering engine oil, tires, chain, battery, and brake pads โ see motoryk.com/bikes/indian/super-scout/top10. Each pick is matched to this bike's spec.
