Premium Member hobbs Posted August 6, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted August 6, 2014 Anyone check this out yet? Yeah, it's a cruiser, but I've always wanted a vintage Indian. I would consider the Scout the Sportster Slayer once it's out. 558 lbs, a claimed 100hp, not sure on torque, 25" seat height and style for miles. http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/08/03/2015-indian-scout-cruiser-review-first-look-photos-pricing-specifications/ Everything went braap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MXRider Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I would ride it. Looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted August 6, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted August 6, 2014 I like the industrial look ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmucat Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Some angles make it look like a Honda Sabre from the custom line. Motorcyckeusa just had a as turgid video review, seems like a nice bike. Would definitely take over a sporty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestache Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 To me it looks just like the Victory Gunner with a longer front fender and gray paint I can't see paying what they would likely ask for it either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted August 6, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted August 6, 2014 It is $10,999. Enough to buy a FZ-07, all your gear a year of insurance and still have money left over. I am starting to think I am not there target market . It does look pretty good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hippiebikerchick Posted August 6, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted August 6, 2014 That's a sweet lookin' ride. Put some fringed saddlebags on it and it would be perfect! Illegitimi non carborundum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Kipawa Posted August 8, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted August 8, 2014 I like this better and enough power for me! Cost is great, I guess I'm becoming a Yamaha man! http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/s460/Canoester/photo_zps45d9fd27.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 It is a pretty sweet looking cruiser and I'd buy one of those Indians over a Harley any day of the week. Yamaha MT-10 ForumYamaha Tracer 900 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted August 8, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted August 8, 2014 I'm not 'into' the cruiser world but I was just reading up on it a bit. Indian went bankrupt in 1953. Polaris bought the brand in 2011 and relocated all operations. They also make Victory motorcycles. Aren't the Indians just redesigned or rebranded Victories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hippiebikerchick Posted August 8, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted August 8, 2014 A new motorcycle dealer opened up in our town this summer; they only sell Victory and Indian brands so that's probably true. Both bikes are absolutely beyond gorgeous! Illegitimi non carborundum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 The Indians have a ton more engineering into them than the Victories. Back in the old days, people who couldn't afford an Indian bought Harleys. Yamaha MT-10 ForumYamaha Tracer 900 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted August 8, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted August 8, 2014 So they are not Badge Engineered Victories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hobbs Posted August 8, 2014 Author Premium Member Share Posted August 8, 2014 They're still designed and built by Polaris. But, it would typically be an entirely different sector and group of brains doing it under the umbrella of the same company. Not to say it gets more or less attention - that would be determined by dept budget and overhead costs. It could be like Honda & Acura, or Toyota & Lexus. Same company, a lot of the same parts, but supposedly "higher end". Everything went braap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoo Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I've taken one for a spin. Absolutely awesome bike! Incredible acceleration, good handling (for a cruiser) and very light and maneuverable. Only complaint was the seat being a bit far forward, but at $11,000 I can forgive a few shortcomings. If I wasn't buried in my softail, I would have bought it on the spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prediddy Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Looks pretty good, but to be honest if I had the choice, I'd rather have the bike in the background of the first pic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fromthecage Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I love it. I personally think it's a lot nicer than most of the crusiers out nowadays, and think it's great that Indian has now built an entry level bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rmdet Posted November 10, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted November 10, 2014 I love it. I personally think it's a lot nicer than most of the crusiers out nowadays, and think it's great that Indian has now built an entry level bike. +1... This Scout and the Victory Gunner would be my 1st choices in cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviede Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Looks pretty good, but to be honest if I had the choice, I'd rather have the bike in the background of the first pic... Agreed! 2015 Matte Metallic Grey FZ-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfredyb Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I would definitely like to have this bad boy as a riding option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acenturian Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I would definitely roll the Scout. I think Indian (Polaris) did an outstanding job on the bike. It's fairly light weight for a cruiser with around a 100 hp ....Doing a bit of search online its capable of lower 12's 1/4 mile times which means its quicker than just about any other cruiser minus the VROD out there. Every write up has given it gold stars for fit and finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiralxavier Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Is it made in the USA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hobbs Posted November 11, 2014 Author Premium Member Share Posted November 11, 2014 Seems like it: "In 2011 Polaris Industries purchased Indian Motorcycles and relocated operations from North Carolina, merging them into existing facilities in Minnesota and Iowa. Since August 2013, three motorcycle models that capitalize on Indian's traditional styling have been built under the Indian name." Everything went braap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ralph Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Don't think the new one will ever replace the motorcycle but the old original one now that I could live with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted November 12, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted November 12, 2014 Seems like it: "In 2011 Polaris Industries purchased Indian Motorcycles and relocated operations from North Carolina, merging them into existing facilities in Minnesota and Iowa. Since August 2013, three motorcycle models that capitalize on Indian's traditional styling have been built under the Indian name." Like I said, Badge Engineered Victories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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