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Cycle News 2024 Issue 22 June 8

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P110 RIDE REVIEW I 2025 INDIAN SCOUT LINEUP Five models comprise the 2025 Indian Scout lineup, start- ing with the stripped-down and slammed Scout Bobber at $12,999. The chromed-out Scout Classic starts at $13,999, and the Sport Scout, similar to what was once called the Scout Rogue, starts at $13,499. The light-tour - ing Super Scout is $16,499, and the highest-performing Scout of all time—the 101 Scout—hits the market at $16,999. There is a price gap easily explained by tech packages, but in short, 101 and Super models only come with all the tech, while options and trim varieties are offered on other models. The 2025 Indian Scout is built around an all-new 1250cc SpeedPlus engine, which gets its name from the Challenger's PowerPlus engine and what's shared between the two units. The new engine produces a claimed 105 horsepower and 82 lb-ft of torque, except on 101 models, where an extra six horsepower is available by way of different tuning. The torque curve is long and flat, starting around 3000 rpm and continu - ing past peak horsepower at 7250, tapering off as it reaches the rev-limiter at 8500 rpm. Over previous models, average fuel mileage is improved for an addi- tional claimed 20 miles per tank, largely thanks to a one-tooth larger drive sprocket. This is the first time that modern Indian Motorcycle has released a second-generation bike, which means that it's the first time the company can implement customer feed- back. One major goal for the new chassis was to not only increase rigidity and handling performance but aesthetics and ease of customization as well. So, the new chassis is made of tubular steel with a design that is no longer reliant on the stock radiator in front and connected to a cast central piece that now looks much more traditional, almost like side covers, under the seat. This switch to tubular steel will allow for easier cut - ting and welding when it comes to serious customization, and the new more universal radiator housing is much more adaptable in any custom scenario, but for the average customer, it's just a nicer and more traditional- look - ing frame, with the bonus of weighing 10 pounds less, model over model. While lean angle remains relatively unchanged from previous models, the 101's up spec'd components let the rider get more out of a Scout than ever before.

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