Indian Scout Review
"A genuinely compelling used buy if you check the electrics first."
Key Specs
Used Buyer Review
The Scout is one of those bikes that genuinely delivers on its looks. That 1133cc liquid-cooled V-twin pulls hard from low revs and sounds properly mean without being obnoxious. Used examples from 2015-2018 are plentiful now and prices have softened nicely — you can find solid ones for well under ten grand if you're patient. Check the final belt drive carefully on anything over 15,000 miles, and look for signs of the dreaded charging system issues that plagued early models. A dealer service history is worth paying a small premium for. The riding position suits medium-height riders perfectly, but if you're pushing six-two or taller, a longer ride will remind you of that. Suspension is competent rather than inspiring — it's a cruiser, not a canyon carver, and it knows it. Fuel economy hovers around 45mpg which is decent for the displacement. Parts availability has improved massively as the platform matured, and the aftermarket is genuinely solid now.
Pros
Cons
You're tall, tour long distances, or hate cruisers
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