Indian Motorcycle makes a mark in MY2025 with its new, souped-up 101 Scout mannequin that takes the venerable model-family to heights of efficiency as but unseen from this resurgent American marque. New bodywork, a brand new body, and up to date suspension bits pushed by the brand-new SpeedPlus V-twin engine prioritizes efficiency like no Scout has earlier than. The manufacturing facility additionally assembled a collection of elective tools packages for fast customization without having to select the objects a la carte so you possibly can arrange for commuting, mild touring, or simply trying cooler than the opposite aspect of the pillow.

What’s New For 2025

This is a ground-up rebuild that is a part of the general overhaul of the Scout line typically to deliver this traditional model-family updated to the trendy requirements. A brand new set of bones provides all of the Scouts a performance-oriented bent with optimized dealing with and cornering. Light weight and a low seat top reinforce the sporty dealing with traits. The bodywork, sparse as it’s, brings a brand new edge to the traditional Scout look whereas sustaining that historic vibe that Indian pulls off so properly. Perhaps better of all is the brand new SpeedPlus engine that actually strikes Indian’s V-twin Scout engine properly into trendy efficiency territory.

2025 Highlights

• Edgy new sheet steel bits
• West Coast vibe from the bullet fairing
• Performance suspension parts
• Powerful new powerplant
• Pre-packaged customized accent units

2025 Indian 101 Scout Performance And Capability

This new SpeedPlus engine within the 101 Scout is kind of spectacular. With simply 76 cubic inches, this 60-degree V-twin manages to do the work of a bigger mill. The 2025 Indian 101 Scout produces 111 horsepower and 82 pound-feet of torque. It has a moderately excessive rev restrict for a V2 as properly, with the ponies topping out at 7,250 RPM, and the grunt maxing out at 6,300 RPM, although a lot of that torque is on the market earlier within the vary for stable gap pictures and blistering acceleration. This efficiency profile comes from the oversquare structure that sees a 104 mm bore and 73.6 mm stroke for a complete displacement of 1,250 cc and sizzlin’, 12.5-to-1 compression ratio that can take supreme pusholine to keep away from misfire points. Dual over-head cams time the four-valve heads, and variable valve-timing deepens the torque properly for loads of low-down grunt with out sacrificing top-end efficiency. Liquid cooling offers with the additional warmth from the additional energy.

Power flows by way of a gear-type major drive, normal clutch, and a six-speed transmixxer earlier than heading to the rear wheel through a carbon-reinforced, belt-and-pulley drive. The 101 Scout comes inventory with the Limited +Tech trim package deal that brings the total RIDE COMMAND infotainment package deal with navigation, climate, visitors and extra to the desk together with a trio of Ride Modes and traction management to spherical out the engine’s security electronics.

Performance Specifications

Design And Styling

Indian’s trendy Scout line has had its personal evolutionary arc because the model relaunched. A traditional mannequin, the manufacturing facility manages to seize the air of yesteryear with out remaining a slave to it to offer the 101 Scout a totally trendy look. Both fenders obtained the chop all the way down to the restrict of performance, Gasser type, and the entrance fender doubles as a spoiler for the entrance forks.

A West Coast-style bullet fairing provides it a clubber/gangster vibe that pairs properly with the brand new, teardrop gasoline tank, and bar-end mirrors for an up to date, customized look over the earlier technology of Scouts. A gunfighter-style seat slings your butt at a low 25.7 inches off the deck, which is confidence inspiring at stops and provides you loads of leverage over the machine. All the instrumentation shoehorned into the 4-inch spherical shade TFT show as a part of the Limited +Tech package deal retains the cockpit clear, even with all of the goodies on-board. Copious blackout remedy completes the customized look of the 101, and it goes fairly properly with each the pink and white shade packages.

Perhaps Ben Lindaman, Product Director for Indian Motorcycle, stated it finest:

“Scout is a beloved model and the most iconic and historic of our lineup, resonating with all types of riders, men and women, from all over the world. Since launching the current Scout 10 years ago, the mid-sized cruiser segment has evolved. After conducting tons of research, rider insights drove our developments that prioritized the Scout’s iconic styling, its class-leading performance, and new rider-centric technology.”

Specifications And Dimensions

Chassis And Handling

The body on the 101 Scout is new for 2025, however you possibly can see the clear DNA markers from Scouts of current classic, to incorporate the rigid-esque geometry that features the rear shock that is laid at an angle to finish the impression. Steering geometry is about for a little bit of stability at pace with a 29 diploma rake angle and 4.8 inches of path. A set of 43 mm, USD entrance forks float the entrance finish on 5.9 inches of journey, whereas out again, a set of piggyback shocks care for enterprise with a 3-inch stroke. Both ends are adjustable, so you possibly can dial it in as you please.

Cast-alloy wheels mount Metzeler Cruisetec hoops in a 130/60-19 forward of a 150/80-16 with an H pace score that can deal with every part the 101 can dish out. Dry weight is available in at 529 kilos, and the manufacturing facility provides you the instruments it is advisable handle it with twin, 320 mm entrance discs with four-bore calipers to chew them, whereas out again, a single-pot binder and 298 mm disc haul issues down. ABS safety comes inventory, so you possibly can safely get probably the most out of the anchors when issues get dicey.

Chassis And Suspension

2025 Indian 101 Scout Price And Availability

MSRP on the 2025 Indian 101 Scout begins at $16,999. The colorways are fairly hanging with a alternative between a Sunset Red Metallic base shade and a Ghost White Metallic, each with edgy tank graphics that put the look excessive. That value consists of the standard-equipped Limited +Tech trim package deal.

Pricing And Features

2025 Indian 101 Scout Versus Its Competitors

Performance V-twins at this displacement aren’t as plentiful as among the different engine varieties, however nonetheless there are some seemingly suspects that will attraction to the identical form of rider: Suzuki’s Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. and the Sportster S from Harley-Davidson.

How The Indian 101 Scout Compares To The Harley-Davidson Sportster S

• 	2025 Indian 101 Scout	2024 Harley-Davidson Sportster S
  Engine	1,250 cc V-twin	1,252 cc V-twin
  Transmission	6-speed guide	6-speed guide
  Horsepower	111 HP @ 7,250 RPM	121 HP @ 7,500 RPM
  Torque	82 LB-FT @ 6,300 RPM	93 LB-FT @ 6,000 RPM
  Driveline	RWD	RWD
  MSRP	$16,999	$16,999

Harley-Davidson seems to have seen which method the wind was blowing, and that it wanted to modernize its choices, so it dropped the venerable Evolution Sportster engine in favor of one thing that’s far more trendy and succesful, particularly the Revolution Max 1250T engine. It rocks 121 ponies and 93 kilos o’ grunt with an identical high-revving nature to the Scout that sees max energy at 7,500 RPM. Harley packs in its full infotainment system together with full, corner-optimized, ride-control options that truly put the 101 to disgrace on this explicit class. Good sufficient is nice sufficient, however Harley takes it to a different degree. H-D additionally goes with adjustable suspension, entrance and rear. Pricing begins at $16,999 to place it neck-and-neck with the Indian, and the King of Paint affords twice the variety of colorways.

How The Indian 101 Scout Compares To The Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S.

• 	2025 Indian 101 Scout	2023 Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S.
  Engine	1,250 cc V-twin	1,783 cc V-twin
  Transmission	6-speed guide	5-speed guide
  Horsepower	111 HP @ 7,250 RPM	128 HP @ 6,200 RPM
  Torque	82 LB-FT @ 6,300 RPM	118 LB-FT @ 3,200 RPM
  Driveline	RWD	RWD
  MSRP	$16,999	$15,599

Next up is Suzuki’s Boulevard M109R Blacked Out Special Suzuki with its customized curves and American type structure full with bullet fairing and V-twin beating coronary heart. This bike has an nearly Arlen Ness-like move to the bodywork that neither of the others can contact. It has one of the best of each worlds with a solo-ish saddle that may be arrange for a passenger as properly, however maintains that loner search for the remainder of the time. Suzuki packs within the cubeage with a 1,783 cc, 54-degree V-twin engine with 123 horsepower and 118 pound-feet of torque for an unsurprising edge in efficiency, although the 764-pound curb weight will sap the efficiency a tad. The B.O.S.S. is, nonetheless, fully devoid of ride-control electronics of any kind to cede a big edge to the others. The value is shut at $15,599, however not sufficient to excuse the dearth of ‘tronics.

He Said/She Said

He Said

“Man, I like this bike. To be honest, I was never much of a Scout fan in the earlier generations, but this thing is boss. The electronics are seriously sweet, especially for a bike this size, and will hold the 101 Scout in good stead against similar bikes on the market. The new engine is a gem, and it will be interesting to see how it performs, and what the next updates will hold. One thing is for sure, Indian is on the right track to restore its former glory and position as America’s oldest motor-bike builder.”

She Said

My spouse and fellow bike author, Allyn Hinton, says,

“Since the Scout was introduced in 1920, it’s been the lightweight, nimble stablemate in Indian’s lineup. The 101 Scout, named for its claimed 100 MPH top speed, was a hot ticket when launched in 1927, and this new 101 pays homage to and continues the legacy of that original version. It’s probably the best Scout the Scout has ever been.”