2025 Indian 101 Scout: A Comprehensive Guide On Features, Specs, And Pricing

Indian Motorcycle makes a mark in MY2025 with its new, souped-up 101 Scout model that takes the venerable model-family to heights of performance as yet unseen from this resurgent American marque. New bodywork, a new frame, and updated suspension bits pushed by the brand-new SpeedPlus V-twin engine prioritizes performance like no Scout has before. The factory also assembled a series of optional equipment packages for quick customization with no need to pick the items a la carte so you can set up for commuting, light touring, or just looking cooler than the other side of the pillow.

What’s New For 2025

This is a ground-up rebuild that’s part of the overall overhaul of the Scout line in general to bring this classic model-family up to date to the modern standards. A new set of bones gives all the Scouts a performance-oriented bent with optimized handling and cornering. Light weight and a low seat height reinforce the sporty handling characteristics. The bodywork, sparse as it is, brings a new edge to the classic Scout look while maintaining that historical vibe that Indian pulls off so well. Perhaps best of all is the new SpeedPlus engine that really moves Indian’s V-twin Scout engine well into modern performance territory.

2025 Highlights

• Edgy new sheet metal bits
• West Coast vibe from the bullet fairing
• Performance suspension components
• Powerful new powerplant
• Pre-packaged custom accessory sets

2025 Indian 101 Scout Performance And Capability

This new SpeedPlus engine in the 101 Scout is quite impressive. With just 76 cubic inches, this 60-degree V-twin manages to do the work of a larger mill. The 2025 Indian 101 Scout produces 111 horsepower and 82 pound-feet of torque. It has a rather high rev limit for a V2 as well, with the ponies topping out at 7,250 RPM, and the grunt maxing out at 6,300 RPM, though much of that torque is available earlier in the range for solid hole shots and blistering acceleration. This performance profile comes from the oversquare layout that sees a 104 mm bore and 73.6 mm stroke for a total displacement of 1,250 cc and sizzlin’, 12.5-to-1 compression ratio that will take supreme pusholine to avoid misfire issues. Dual over-head cams time the four-valve heads, and variable valve-timing deepens the torque well for plenty of low-down grunt without sacrificing top-end performance. Liquid cooling deals with the extra heat from the extra power.

Power flows through a gear-type primary drive, standard clutch, and a six-speed transmixxer before heading to the rear wheel via a carbon-reinforced, belt-and-pulley drive. The 101 Scout comes stock with the Limited +Tech trim package that brings the full RIDE COMMAND infotainment package with navigation, weather, traffic and more to the table along with a trio of Ride Modes and traction control to round out the engine’s safety electronics.

Performance Specifications

Design And Styling

Indian’s modern Scout line has had its own evolutionary arc since the brand relaunched. A classic model, the factory manages to capture the air of yesteryear without remaining a slave to it to give the 101 Scout a thoroughly modern look. Both fenders got the chop down to the limit of functionality, Gasser style, and the front fender doubles as a spoiler for the front forks.

A West Coast-style bullet fairing gives it a clubber/gangster vibe that pairs nicely with the new, teardrop fuel tank, and bar-end mirrors for an updated, custom look over the previous generation 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 gives you plenty of leverage over the machine. All the instrumentation shoehorned into the 4-inch round color TFT display as part of the Limited +Tech package keeps the cockpit clean, even with all the goodies on-board. Copious blackout treatment completes the custom look of the 101, and it goes quite well with both the red and white color packages.

Perhaps Ben Lindaman, Product Director for Indian Motorcycle, said it best:

“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 frame on the 101 Scout is new for 2025, but you can see the clear DNA markers from Scouts of recent vintage, to include the rigid-esque geometry that includes the rear shock that’s laid at an angle to complete the impression. Steering geometry is set for a bit of stability at speed with a 29 degree rake angle and 4.8 inches of trail. A set of 43 mm, USD front forks float the front end on 5.9 inches of travel, while out back, a set of piggyback shocks take care of business with a 3-inch stroke. Both ends are adjustable, so you can dial it in as you please.

Cast-alloy wheels mount Metzeler Cruisetec hoops in a 130/60-19 ahead of a 150/80-16 with an H speed rating that will handle everything the 101 can dish out. Dry weight comes in at 529 pounds, and the factory gives you the tools you need to manage it with dual, 320 mm front discs with four-bore calipers to bite them, while out back, a single-pot binder and 298 mm disc haul things down. ABS protection comes stock, so you can safely get the most out of the anchors when things get dicey.

Chassis And Suspension

2025 Indian 101 Scout Price And Availability

MSRP on the 2025 Indian 101 Scout starts at $16,999. The colorways are quite striking with a choice between a Sunset Red Metallic base color and a Ghost White Metallic, both with edgy tank graphics that put the look over the top. That price includes the standard-equipped Limited +Tech trim package.

Pricing And Features

2025 Indian 101 Scout Versus Its Competitors

Performance V-twins at this displacement aren’t as plentiful as some of the other engine types, but still there are some likely suspects that may appeal to the same sort 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 manual	6-speed manual
  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 appears to have seen which way the wind was blowing, and that it needed to modernize its offerings, so it dropped the venerable Evolution Sportster engine in favor of something that is much more modern and capable, namely the Revolution Max 1250T engine. It rocks 121 ponies and 93 pounds o’ grunt with a similar high-revving nature to the Scout that sees max power at 7,500 RPM. Harley packs in its full infotainment system along with full, corner-optimized, ride-control features that actually put the 101 to shame in this particular category. Good enough is good enough, but Harley takes it to another level. H-D also goes with adjustable suspension, front and rear. Pricing starts at $16,999 to put it neck-and-neck with the Indian, and the King of Paint offers twice the number 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 manual	5-speed manual
  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 custom curves and American style layout complete with bullet fairing and V-twin beating heart. This bike has an almost Arlen Ness-like flow to the bodywork that neither of the others can touch. It has the best of both worlds with a solo-ish saddle that can be set up for a passenger as well, but maintains that loner look for the rest of the time. Suzuki packs in 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 performance, though the 764-pound curb weight will sap the performance a tad. The B.O.S.S. is, however, completely devoid of ride-control electronics of any sort to cede a significant edge to the others. The price is close at $15,599, but not enough to excuse the lack 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 wife and fellow motorcycle writer, 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.”