INDIAN SCOUT (2014 - on) Review

Overall ride is good but on bumpy roads rear suspension is not good and can hurt your spine at times

An absolute peach punchy torquey and great fun to ride. Std exhaust does not sound good so changed for Vance and Hines slash cut.

No corrosion and fit and finish is very good.

Could be a fraction cheaper. Additional kit is very very expensive

Could do with a fuel guage otherwise just the right amount for me

Changed rear shocks which was a significant improvement but should not have to do this on a bike which costs this much.

Smooth and plenty of power. The exhaust sound could do with a bit more of a grumble, (not volume).

This is my second Scout and never had a problem. Quality excellent, but all Indian bikes and accessories a bit pricey.

I think you pay a bit for the 'heritage' but its probably worth it.

Manufacturer has listened to previous comments and bike now has better tyres, gear indicator, and battery charger and phone connectors.

Very economical I average 62mpg

2 hours. Then start needing a rest.

Progressive fork springs. Fitted good improvement

Suspension travel limited, front brake average with annoying groan. Handling surprising good for a cruiser with better ground clearance than expected. Had seat re-foamed for comfort. Hour and a half at a time is enough before aches start spoiling the fun.

One of the very best engines I've ever ridden with. Amazing torque, silky-smooth, sounds fantastic and surprisngly revvy.

Appears robust but a few fixings a bit cheap (they've gone!)

Sniffs the fuel at around 50mpg but ridden sedately. £250 Estimated price for next interim service.

Belt-drive is great. Standard tyres (Indian-badged, Ken Da made) ok in dry. NOK in wet. Front tyre wearing quickly at 4000 miles with a couple of K more, max. Rear ok. Single clock with integrated digital multi-function looks nice, readout adequate but no fuel gauge.

Pillion position not the best, I find no issue riding as far as the tank will allow (about 120 miles).

Performance is stunning, I love this engine. It pulls like a train and Revs like a jet, it feels alive

Handlebar grip, without warning, came away in my hand. I think this is very poor, never had this on any bike before! Paint fault on master cylinder took various phone calls, visits and photos to sort. Sad to think that Indian have a winner with this bike, but I think the backup will let them down. I will sell my Scout before the 5 year warranty expires and will miss it. I will stick to my BMW GS1200 for the all weather ride but back to Triumph for my high days and holidays ride.

Not a lot of goodies but what there is all works well. Tyres not the best in the wet but have lasted well.

The bike's only real drawback is that, similar to most cruisers, the suspension isn't up to enthusiastic riding. The front end bottoms out fairly quickly if you are enjoying yourself and the rear isn't much better. The seat and ergonomics are good though (I'm 6'00").

Fabulous - Smooth, sounds nice even with the standard pipes, has a good rev range so that you can hold a gear for overtakes and feels modern and well developed. It's everything a Harley-Davidson engine should be.

It's early days yet as I've only owned my bike since October 2015 but thus far all appears well.

Too early to tell really but servicing costs should be competitive with other brands.

The speedo's various functions are welcome though I'd like a fuel gauge too.

surprisingly good brakes and excellent handling (for a cruiser)

torque like a Massey Ferguson!

my only complaint was slight rusting on the wheel nuts

Basic but it is an entry level Indian