Indian Sport Scout specifications
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Rider Magazine tested the Sport Scout RT. It says Indian calls the Scout's updated engine the SpeedPlus 1250, drawing on its PowerPlus V-twin, and notes that a single front brake disc saves unsprung weight and shows off the machined front wheel, but that the two-piston caliper pinching a 298 mm disc falls short of what the bike's performance deserves.
The reviewer adds that the compact dimensions, clamshell seating position, limited rear suspension travel and 3.4 gal tank do not lend themselves to long-hauling, and that although it lacks the 101 Scout's 111 hp, up-spec suspension and Brembo brakes, the RT is still a spicy little enchilada.
Indian Sport Scout
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Engine | Liquid Cooled V-Twin (60 degrees) |
| Displacement | 1250cc |
| Bore x stroke | 104x73.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel system | Closed Loop Fuel Injection / 60 mm Bore |
| Transmission | 6-speed, gear drive wet clutch primary |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork, 41mm |
| Rear suspension | Dual Shocks |
| Rear suspension travel | 3.0 in |
| Front brake | Single / 298 mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper |
| Rear brake | Single / 298 mm Semi-Floating Rotor / 1 Piston Caliper |
| Front tire | Metzeler Cruistec 130/60B19 61H on Cast 8-Spoke 19 in x 3.5 in |
| Rear tire | Metzeler Cruistec 150/80B16 72H on Cast 8-Spoke 16 in x 3.5 in |
| Seat height | 25.7 in |
| Wet weight (running order) | 547 lb |
| Rake (caster angle) | 29.0° |
| Trail | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.4 in |
| Starting MSRP | $13,499 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Front suspension travel | 4.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 61.5 in |
| Fuel capacity | 3.4 gal |
| Horsepower | 105 HP |
| Peak torque | 82 ft-lbs at 6300 rpm |
| Dry weight | 527 lb |
| Lean angle | 33° |
| Standard equipment | ABS |
| Lights | LED Headlight, tail/brake light, turn signals, license plate light and indicator lights |
| Gauge | Analog speedometer, Digital tachometer, odometer, trip meter, engine temp, low fuel lamp |
| Passenger accommodations | Solo Sport Seat - 2-Up Accessory Options Available |
| Exhaust | 2-into-1 |
The Sport Scout hardware
Indian lists a 41 mm telescopic fork with 4.7 in of travel, dual shocks with 3.0 in, a single 298 mm semi-floating front rotor with a two-piston caliper and a 298 mm rear rotor with a single-piston caliper. The 130/60B19 Metzeler Cruistec on an eight-spoke cast wheel gives the sportier front end, on a 61.5 in wheelbase with 29 degrees of rake and 4.8 in of trail. Ground clearance is 4.4 in.
Sport Scout against the 101 Scout
The 101 Scout costs $16,999, $3,500 more than the Sport Scout at $13,499, and adds 6 hp (111 against 105), a 43 mm inverted fork, piggyback rear shocks and dual 320 mm Brembo four-piston front brakes. Weights are close at 549 lb and 547 lb. The Sport Scout is the value pick, and the 101 has the brakes and suspension the reviewer misses.
What the 19-inch front wheel changes
The price of $13,499 is $500 above the Bobber, and the wheel and tire are the difference in the hardware.
Where the Sport Scout stops short
Rider Magazine's list of limitations is useful: the single 298 mm front rotor with a two-piston caliper, limited rear suspension travel of 3.0 in, compact dimensions and a 3.4 gal tank. Those make the Sport Scout a town and canyon bike and not a tourer. The 101 Scout answers the brake and suspension complaints, at $3,500 more.
For a rider who wants the sport look and does not go far, the Sport Scout at $13,499 is a fair price, particularly against Harley's Sportster S at $15,999.
Against the smaller Scouts
The Sport Scout is listed at $13,499, $3,000 above the Sport Scout Sixty at $10,499 and $500 above the Scout Bobber at $12,999. At 547 lb it is 2 lb lighter than the Sixty, 5 lb heavier than the Bobber and 42 lb lighter than the Super Scout at 589 lb. The extra $3,000 over the Sixty buys the 1,250cc engine.
All three share a 3.4 gal tank, so range is limited on longer rides, and a test ride shows whether the extra power justifies the price.
Ask which trim you are being quoted. Sit on the bike to check the low 25.7 in seat and the pegs. Ask about the 1,250cc engine's service interval and whether the coolant has been changed.
Compare the price with the Scout Bobber and the Sport Scout Sixty. Ask what accessories are included, and ask about the warranty.
Sport Scout against the 101 Scout and Sportster S
Indian Sport Scout — specification referenceHarley-Davidson Sportster S; 76.4 cu in; 502 lb; 28.9 in; $15,999.
2026 Indian Sport Scout questions
Are the Sport Scout brakes strong enough?
Rider Magazine says the single 298 mm disc with a two-piston front caliper falls short of what the bike's performance deserves, and the 101 Scout has Brembo brakes.
Is the Sport Scout good for long rides?
Rider Magazine says the compact dimensions, clamshell seating position, limited rear travel and 3.4 gal tank do not lend themselves to long-hauling.
The Indian Sport Scout is Indian's sport-oriented Scout, a 1,250cc liquid-cooled 60-degree V-twin rated at 105 hp and 82 lb-ft with a six-speed gear-drive transmission and a 19-inch front wheel. It sits at the sporty end of the Scout line and is the one with the taller front wheel.
The Sport Scout's 19-inch cast eight-spoke front wheel with a 130/60B19 tire gives quicker steering than a 16-inch cruiser wheel, which is the main reason for the sport label. Combined with the 29 degree rake, 4.8 in of trail and 61.5 in wheelbase, it turns in more readily than the Scout Bobber or Super Scout. The seat is 25.7 in and the weight 547 lb in running order.
The price of $13,499 is $500 above the Bobber, and the wheel and tire are the difference in the hardware.
Ask which trim you are being quoted. Sit on the bike to check the low 25.7 in seat and the pegs. Ask about the 1,250cc engine's service interval and whether the coolant has been changed. Check the tires and the ground clearance, since 4.4 in limits lean. Compare the price with the Scout Bobber and the Sport Scout Sixty. Ask what accessories are included, and ask about the warranty.
Ultimate Motorcycling calls the handling sporty but the ergonomics less so. The tall 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels give adequate cornering clearance and no more, and RevZilla found the chassis agile for a cruiser and responsive enough to be entertaining. The recurring owner complaint is the shocks, which are built to a price point, so budget for an upgrade from Ohlins, Fox or Progressive if you ride hard.