I have the 2022 FTR Standard souped to the max & a 2023 Sport Chief with the Stage 2 perf w/the Freedom 2-1 exhaust & one of the things about Indian motorcycles that is absolutely amazing is the way they make their power. The torque on all of their different motors is available along the entire rpm range. Everything feels so premium & even with the tech options like ABS, Wheelie mitigation (turn this off lolz), and traction control you really never notice them because you always feel so in control of the machine. Both of the bikes I bought are a result of Indian listening to their customers. They fixed ALL the issues the 2019 FTR had with the 2022 model(seat height, wheel rake, tire size, cold start, throttle response) & the Sport Chief is basically just a beefy Chief with everyone's wish list of factory upgrades (dual front brembos, inverted forks, sexy & useful fairing, raised bars, perfect tire sizes, fox shox, comfy seats). So I voted for Indian with my dollars because I watched this company(Polaris) resurrect the brand & how they listen to their customers & just focus on making AMAZING bikes. The Scout 101 is basically the same treatment for their Scout, which was the original model I was going to buy before I decided to get the FTR instead since I came from a dirt bike & sport bike background. You CANNOT go wrong with any of their bikes, they are all being made with love & passion for riding. That all said, I do ride my FTR more than the Chief & as cool as the tech thingy on my Chief is, you don't really need that stuff so you can save a buck by getting the standard versions & just adding the other upgrades yourself like I did with my FTR. P.S. If you live in cool state(like mine: Utah) the hand warmers are SOOOOO nice, get them, sell a kidney if you have to, but get them.
@@damnice great comment! You nailed it on the head about Indian listening to their customers & making bikes for the passion & love of riding. They are an absolute joy to ride! The refinement in the 2025 Scout is definitely noticeable as well. I look forward to getting to ride an FTR at some point.
I have a 2023 Scout Rogue and I love everything about that bike. I do have to say that Scout 101 looks great and I would love to test ride it to see the difference between the two. Thanks to the content
I can confirm that the new Scouts are very similar in feel but definitely more refined. The new engine is extremely smooth but still fun to rev out. The 101 feels even slightly better than the rest with the upgraded seat & suspension. I personally would go with the 101 if I were buying one.
I have a 22 rogue and am curious as to what you have done to it. How do you like the suspension everyone talks about. I’m about 5’9 170 and I honestly don’t mind it too much. I don’t want to sacrifice potential saddle bags and I’m not in the market for a passenger
@@sippin_hotcoco427 so far I've only put a K&N performance air filter and about a month ago I got the freedom performance exhaust put in and it definitely feels a Little different for speed sake not a huge difference but it is noticeable. Crisper throttle response as well. The dealership told me if I put fox shocks on then I can still put saddle bags on. Fox shocks are $1,000 so if I had the money I would upgrade but the stock suspension is something I can live with. Other than that I would like to get a more comfortable seat than the syndicate seat TBH. Hope this helped a little.
@@jimbobspov see the engine is my huge reason for wanting to ride one so bad. That was my biggest question is how different it is and also how different the 101 feels compared to the other ones. Thanks for taking the time to tell me about them.
Yeah, they knocked it out of the park with this bike so many changes since the scout that I had mine was a 2017. The only disappointing thing for me with this new iteration is the steel versus aluminum frame either way it’s beautiful bike.
Some youtubers said the cheif has a lot of vibrations at handlebars. .Especially at specific engine operating speeds. Also because of the seating position, start pains at the back. I'm interested to buy this bike.. It would be nice of you, to let us know about. About the Scout, i like it but the sound of the watercooled engine can't be compared to a true V2 Cruiser like the Cheif.
@@SilverIndian I’ll be sure to pay attention to the vibrations & the sounds when I ride. From what I’ve heard so far, the Chief definitely has the better sounding engine, much more beefy but I do enjoy the sound of the Scouts. We’ll have to wait & see what the new 1250 sounds like with an aftermarket exhaust. As for the back pains, that’s something you’d have to test ride & see for yourself since everybody is affected differently by those things. That is normal for the riding position of a cruiser so it will depend on how sensitive your own back is.
The sport chief is vibey and not as quick as i thought it would be. The scout is actually much faster and smoother. Both are quiet with stock exhaust. Both are uncomfortable with stock seats, I'm 6 foot 1 and heavier.
I regret purchasing mine. The fact that your only limited to one handle bar configuration ruined the whole bike. Sure you can make a few phone calls and pay a lot of money, but the fact you can’t go to Indian and put a set of handle bars on it makes this thing not worth it, go with the bobber then you can change anything you want from the factory
I have the 2022 FTR Standard souped to the max & a 2023 Sport Chief with the Stage 2 perf w/the Freedom 2-1 exhaust & one of the things about Indian motorcycles that is absolutely amazing is the way they make their power. The torque on all of their different motors is available along the entire rpm range. Everything feels so premium & even with the tech options like ABS, Wheelie mitigation (turn this off lolz), and traction control you really never notice them because you always feel so in control of the machine. Both of the bikes I bought are a result of Indian listening to their customers. They fixed ALL the issues the 2019 FTR had with the 2022 model(seat height, wheel rake, tire size, cold start, throttle response) & the Sport Chief is basically just a beefy Chief with everyone's wish list of factory upgrades (dual front brembos, inverted forks, sexy & useful fairing, raised bars, perfect tire sizes, fox shox, comfy seats). So I voted for Indian with my dollars because I watched this company(Polaris) resurrect the brand & how they listen to their customers & just focus on making AMAZING bikes. The Scout 101 is basically the same treatment for their Scout, which was the original model I was going to buy before I decided to get the FTR instead since I came from a dirt bike & sport bike background. You CANNOT go wrong with any of their bikes, they are all being made with love & passion for riding. That all said, I do ride my FTR more than the Chief & as cool as the tech thingy on my Chief is, you don't really need that stuff so you can save a buck by getting the standard versions & just adding the other upgrades yourself like I did with my FTR. P.S. If you live in cool state(like mine: Utah) the hand warmers are SOOOOO nice, get them, sell a kidney if you have to, but get them.
@@damnice great comment! You nailed it on the head about Indian listening to their customers & making bikes for the passion & love of riding. They are an absolute joy to ride! The refinement in the 2025 Scout is definitely noticeable as well. I look forward to getting to ride an FTR at some point.
I have a 2023 Scout Rogue and I love everything about that bike. I do have to say that Scout 101 looks great and I would love to test ride it to see the difference between the two. Thanks to the content
I can confirm that the new Scouts are very similar in feel but definitely more refined. The new engine is extremely smooth but still fun to rev out. The 101 feels even slightly better than the rest with the upgraded seat & suspension. I personally would go with the 101 if I were buying one.
I have a 22 rogue and am curious as to what you have done to it. How do you like the suspension everyone talks about. I’m about 5’9 170 and I honestly don’t mind it too much. I don’t want to sacrifice potential saddle bags and I’m not in the market for a passenger
@@sippin_hotcoco427 so far I've only put a K&N performance air filter and about a month ago I got the freedom performance exhaust put in and it definitely feels a Little different for speed sake not a huge difference but it is noticeable. Crisper throttle response as well. The dealership told me if I put fox shocks on then I can still put saddle bags on. Fox shocks are $1,000 so if I had the money I would upgrade but the stock suspension is something I can live with. Other than that I would like to get a more comfortable seat than the syndicate seat TBH. Hope this helped a little.
@@jimbobspov see the engine is my huge reason for wanting to ride one so bad. That was my biggest question is how different it is and also how different the 101 feels compared to the other ones. Thanks for taking the time to tell me about them.
@@axelfoley5155 no problem at all! I’m happy to help.
Good review, both you and Finesse.
Thank you! What did you mean by “both you & Finesse?”
@@jimbobspov he has a RUclips channel all about Indian motorcycle
@@johnnydangerously7186 Ahh okay I'll have to check it out!
Yeah, they knocked it out of the park with this bike so many changes since the scout that I had mine was a 2017. The only disappointing thing for me with this new iteration is the steel versus aluminum frame either way it’s beautiful bike.
Absolutely agreed!
Very nice
That looks like a nice area to ride.
It is quite nice!
That bike is so clean
Facts bro. Perfect styling for a cruiser.
Test the Sport Cheif and compare it with Scout 101 2025 , please .
I'll be riding those this weekend! Anything in particular you'd like to know?
Some youtubers said the cheif has a lot of vibrations at handlebars. .Especially at specific engine operating speeds.
Also because of the seating position, start pains at the back.
I'm interested to buy this bike..
It would be nice of you, to let us know about.
About the Scout, i like it but the sound of the watercooled engine can't be compared to a true V2 Cruiser like the Cheif.
@@SilverIndian I’ll be sure to pay attention to the vibrations & the sounds when I ride.
From what I’ve heard so far, the Chief definitely has the better sounding engine, much more beefy but I do enjoy the sound of the Scouts. We’ll have to wait & see what the new 1250 sounds like with an aftermarket exhaust.
As for the back pains, that’s something you’d have to test ride & see for yourself since everybody is affected differently by those things. That is normal for the riding position of a cruiser so it will depend on how sensitive your own back is.
The sport chief is vibey and not as quick as i thought it would be. The scout is actually much faster and smoother. Both are quiet with stock exhaust. Both are uncomfortable with stock seats, I'm 6 foot 1 and heavier.
That chief was nice but it’s really torquey and has a lot of vibration on the highway. But the challenger rides beautifully.
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When you're trying to do some quick pulls you kept missing the shift, don't try to rush it, just speed shift.
I regret purchasing mine. The fact that your only limited to one handle bar configuration ruined the whole bike. Sure you can make a few phone calls and pay a lot of money, but the fact you can’t go to Indian and put a set of handle bars on it makes this thing not worth it, go with the bobber then you can change anything you want from the factory
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