Indian Scout Classic specifications
Indian · Cruiser
Total Motorcycle says light weight and a low seat height of 680 mm give nimble handling and inspire rider confidence, that a low seat and relaxed ergonomics make for an easy, confident ride at every speed whether commuting or on a weekend trip, and that the 2026 lineup offers technology packages to give riders a wide price range. Those are maker selling points reported by a trade site.
Indian Scout Classic
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled V-twin (60 degrees) |
| Displacement | 1,250cc |
| Bore x stroke | 4.094 in x 2.898 in (104mm x 73.6mm) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel system | Closed-loop fuel injection, 60mm bore |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, 41mm tube diameter |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks |
| Rear suspension travel | 3.0 in |
| Front brake | Single 298mm semi-floating rotor, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 298mm semi-floating rotor, 1-piston caliper |
| Front tire | Pirelli Night Dragon 130/90B16 67H |
| Rear tire | Pirelli Night Dragon 150/80B16 77H |
| Seat height | 25.7 in (laden) / 26.8 in (unladen) |
| Wet weight (running order) | 555 lb |
| Rake (caster angle) | 29.0° |
| Trail | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.4 in |
| Starting MSRP | $16,699 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Front suspension travel | 4.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 61.5 in |
| Fuel capacity | 3.4 gal |
| Final drive | Gear drive, wet clutch |
What changed for 2026
The 2025 Scout Classic carried ABS as its listed standard equipment and cost $13,999. The 2026 model lists ABS, ride modes, a USB charge and data port, cruise control, traction control, keyless ignition and a RIDE COMMAND display, and costs $16,699, $2,700 more. The extra money buys the electronics, so a buyer comparing a 2025 bike with a 2026 bike is comparing different equipment.
The chassis stays the same: a 41 mm telescopic fork with 4.7 in of travel, dual shocks with 3.0 in and a 61.5 in wheelbase.
Scout Classic against the Sportster S and Bonneville
At $16,699 it costs $700 more than Harley's Sportster S at $15,999 and $2,704 more than Triumph's Bonneville T120 at $13,995. It weighs 555 lb in running order against 502 lb and 513.7 lb, so it is the heaviest of the three. Its 25.7 in laden seat is the lowest.
The Scout Classic is the heavier bike with the lower seat.
Suspension, brakes and what the low seat costs
A 25.7 in laden seat is low, and the chassis reflects it: the 41 mm fork has 4.7 in of travel and the dual rear shocks only 3.0 in, so bumps come through the seat. The rake is 29 degrees with 4.8 in of trail on a 61.5 in wheelbase, and ground clearance is 4.4 in, the lowest of the cruisers here, so the pegs will drag early in corners.
A single 298 mm front rotor with a two-piston caliper and a single-piston rear caliper are modest brakes for a 555 lb bike.
The tank holds 3.4 gal. Those are the trade-offs of a light, low cruiser at $16,699.
Scout family price ladder
Indian sells the Scout in several forms and the Classic is the middle one in price. The Sport Scout is $13,499 and 547 lb, the Sport Scout Sixty $10,499 and 549 lb, the Scout Sixty Classic $11,999 and 551 lb, and the 101 Scout and Super Scout $16,999 at 549 lb and 589 lb.
At $16,699 the Classic is $300 below the 101 Scout, and the extra $2,700 over the 2025 price is what the electronics cost.
Compare the equipment lists of the Sixty and the Classic before paying the gap.
Scout Classic against the Sportster S and Bonneville T120
Indian Scout Classic — specification referenceHarley-Davidson Sportster S; 76.4 cu in; 502 lb; 28.9 in; $15,999.
- Standard equipment
- ABS; ABS, Ride Modes, USB Charge/Data Port, Cruise Control, Traction Control, Keyless Ignition, RIDE COMMAND display.
2026 Indian Scout Classic questions
How much did the Indian Scout Classic price rise for 2026?
Indian's price went from $13,999 to $16,699 for 2026, a $2,700 rise, with ride modes, traction control, cruise control, keyless ignition and a RIDE COMMAND display added.
How tall is the Indian Scout Classic?
Total Motorcycle gives a 680 mm seat, about 26.8 in, and Indian lists 25.7 in laden. Light weight and a low seat are the bike's selling points.
The Indian Scout Classic is Indian's middleweight cruiser, built around a liquid-cooled 1,250cc V-twin and positioned as the retro-styled variant of the Scout platform. For 2026 the standard equipment grows to include ride modes, cruise control, traction control, keyless ignition and a RIDE COMMAND display, and the price rose from $13,999 to $16,699.
Total Motorcycle says light weight and a low seat height of 680 mm give nimble handling and inspire rider confidence, that a low seat and relaxed ergonomics make for an easy, confident ride at every speed whether commuting or on a weekend trip, and that the 2026 lineup offers technology packages to give riders a wide price range.
The article adds that traction control provides confident, predictable handling in all conditions and that cruise control improves comfort on long highway rides. Those are maker selling points reported by a trade site.