I bought a 2025 Indian Sport Scout , went with standard trim ( don't need high tech ) , only added S&S slip-on. Great bike , had a 2022 Indian Rouge . Only need to add 10" riser, You the a good channel. Jim Z
I bought the same bike, and I am going to do the same slip-on change to it. However, I am 5'5", I am going to switch to mid controls, and possibly 4 inch risers instead of the 6 inch ones with a swept back handlebar to make it easier for me to do a long commute on it.
The more and more I hear about this bike, the more I think I want one. Only problem is, at 6ft 275lb, when I looked at the original scout it seemed too small for me. But dang, the styling and performance on that bike is so impressive.
HD has chased their current customers off, and the future buyers have researched the company to an exhaustive search with negative viewpoints!!!!! Bikes are rotting on the dealer showrooms currently!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I kinda like the old rogue handlebars instead of the risers because I can strap a little bag under the fairing and it’s accessible at all times without the risers or the bars in the way.
Yo Hegshot. I watch a ton of motorcycle videos but this is the first I've seen of yours. Great job! Thanks for sharing. I had the chance to demo ride a Scout 101 just several days ago and I loved it. You captured much of the appeal in your video. As an aside and this is not a criticism at all. You talked about the small screen on the 101 and mentioned it probably did very little. I think most people would think this - I know I did. From personal experience, I installed a small 'fly' screen on my 2015 Scout and was blown away by the difference such a small thing could do. Not much difference till I hit 60 mph and it was amazing how much less pressure there was on my chest. Would expect the same from that small fairing on the 101. Yeah, it doesn't turn it into a touring bike BUT it makes it much more fun on the highway. Keep up the good work! 😎
I’ve never really looked at Indian motorcycles as an option to buy. Recently started looking at their lineup and was blown away by the look of them. I’ve only ever ridden Harley’s and Hondas, so I was impressed with the looks of the Indian line. Currently eyeballing the Super Chief as it is a close comparison to the Harley Davidson Heritage Softail. I used to own a 2015 Street Glide. Cool bike, but it rode like a brick. Hoping my local Indian dealer will let me test ride their bikes to see if I would like them over Harley.
I rode the Scout 101 in Sturgis. I liked it. If I weren’t an FTR guy, I would definitely get a Scout 101. The reason I’d take a FTR over the Scout is more lean angle. But that Scout looks badass, feels good to ride (especially in Sport mode), handled well, and all the cool details you mentioned.
Wife has a Scout Bobber 2023. I actually prefer the look of the tank and the engine on the earlier model. However, the new tech is nice, the gas meter is really missing in the earlier models. 1250 over 1133 is nothing that matters very much.
The lack of suspension travel is a huge miss besides a the 101, Especially if you’re a bigger guy I’m sure. I’m more of a FTR guy and hoping Indian come out with a ADV bike. With the off-road heritage from Polaris I’m sure they can cook something up to compete with the Pan Am.
Out of all the legitimate improvements the '25 Scout has over my '19 the seat stock for stock might be the best, then cruise control. If I didn't have a Challenger, I'd be trading my Scout in.
Wow, what an upgrade! The scout finally has a gas gauge! Wow!! Didn’t the 1250 Harley came out with like five years ago or something now have like 150 hp?
I have a scout bobber sixty 2023. Great bike but...the factory shocks and standard seat suck. My moped at my camper is more comfortable. The bike handles great plenty of power. Zero storage options. They sell a side bag for $300 big enough for a happy meal. I like the bike but wish It had a few modifications.
There are a lot of bikes better than Harleys. To each their own. Some are better value, better power to weight ratio, better riding, better reliability, better off road. Me being 6 foot some bikes feel small. I don't do super sports and not usually one for heavy low bikes. I don't like gynecological forward controls. Nice roads don't really exist around me.
It looks cool, but the 3.4 gallon fuel tank is disappointing. And 111 hp and 82 ft pounds of torque is not great for a liquid cooled bike. The buell super cruiser is also a liquid cooled bike and is 175 hp and 102 ft pounds of torque. It will be hard to compete with as far as a non touring cruiser.
Harley is the reining champ and Indian is the up-and-comer. Sure, the Indian name has been around longer. But as an actual legit bike company, they have been out of the game for decades and are just now getting back into it, since they were bought by Polaris
Just curious , do you know what your shirt actually means? I'm sure you know its from Tombstone. But there's an interesting story behind the quote "I'll be your Huckle Bearer"
@@IronRoadWarrior - Sorry no. Indian abandoned their DEI initiatives. Harley didn't stop anything, read their letter. It's a big nothing burger. They literally said in bullet point 1 "We're FULLY committed to DEI"
@@jontnoneya3404…Indian removed DEI from their website just days after Harley was exposed. So it’s no longer on their site but the people are still employed.
Can you pls do a comparison from the scout rogue I’m thinking about getting to a Honda Monkey pls? Thank you so much man I appreciate your hard work! I’m definitely looking at the Scout Rogue, it looks amazing! ❤
There is no comparing HD to Indian, HD still trying to sell 40's tech for premium $$$! Water cooled, actually doesn't scrape the frame at 10° of lean, doesn't overheat and cook you. Indian all day!😊
I'm not buying another HD, even after their 'so called reversal of woke policy' but I tried an M8 in a Limited and just couldn't stand it. 40 years of buying air cooled bikes.. I love the way they sound, lope, and ride...the M8 never had any soul to me so I'll be looking for an older Indian or another brand and I sure don't want or need a lot of electronic doo dads. I'm probably debadging my 2007 Road King Custom next to not advertise HD liberal junk while I look harder at various brands like Indian, Royal Enfield, Triumph, and the Japanese bikes.... but I know I want air cooled and I'd love to have a carb for the lope.
Most Indians are better than Harleys. If I weren't a dude who liked to customize my vehicles, I would have bought an Indian. But there's only a fraction of the number of Indian dealerships, than Harley-Davidson is a hard no for me, too.
Indian is making Harley look bad with every model that Indian produces. HARLEY-DAVIDSON has always been considered the Cadillac of touring bikes. But, if you are a man that is looking for the rolls-Royce of touring Motorcycles, then you are definitely looking at an Indian.
He has camera mounted on his chest, notice how he has to drop his arm in order to see in mirror.......barend mirrors were not intended to be upside down, this is the most stupidest way to place mirrors.........go sit on one with hands on grips and look at mirrors.......your head is above your arms, arms above and inside of mirrors, your arms lock the mirrors Yes it looks cooler but totally useless, if they used standard mirror that attaches somewhere around clutch/brake pivot then turned it upside down you would have clear view of mirror, which would also be clear view behind you......and look cool
I wish they would stop trying to copy Harley with their baggers. They need to go back to their roots and innovate their style as well. I don't like the batwing they have.
I also think that Indian finally offering cruise control on the scout lineup is a huge game changer 😅
I would have probably kept my Scout if it had that.
@@itskyb if it had been an option to begin with I do believe more people would have also kept theirs 😝
What is wrong with you people? My bike has cruise control, I have used it once.
@@JoeStanek-vu7rl nothing is wrong but people do like having accessories
@@JoeStanek-vu7rl - I use it on my Chieftain every time I ride it.
I bought a 2025 Indian Sport Scout , went with standard trim ( don't need high tech ) , only added S&S slip-on.
Great bike , had a 2022 Indian Rouge . Only need to add 10" riser, You the a good channel.
Jim Z
I bought the same bike, and I am going to do the same slip-on change to it. However, I am 5'5", I am going to switch to mid controls, and possibly 4 inch risers instead of the 6 inch ones with a swept back handlebar to make it easier for me to do a long commute on it.
The more and more I hear about this bike, the more I think I want one. Only problem is, at 6ft 275lb, when I looked at the original scout it seemed too small for me. But dang, the styling and performance on that bike is so impressive.
Sports Chief would be your ideal bike.
Loose some weight…
Lose weight you'll fit.
Think you would be better off on one of the bigger Indians.
HD has chased their current customers off, and the future buyers have researched the company to an exhaustive search with negative viewpoints!!!!! Bikes are rotting on the dealer showrooms currently!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Are their motorcycles after 2025 will be made in Thailand.
I have a 2025 indian super scout limited + tech. Absolutely love the bike. Everytime I ride I get a huge smile like I'm a little kid again.
That red Scout Classic stands out. Been building that bike on the website for about 3 days lol
Love the Scout 101 but the Low Rider ST with the M8 117 seems like perfect bike
Two completely different bikes.
@@Idontbeliveanythingyousayyou’re allowed to like more than one bike
@@mbal4052 😂. No way? Two different bikes. Period. Has nothing to do with "you're allowed to like more than one bike".
@@Idontbeliveanythingyousay funny because the guy making video compares it to the Harley Low Rider
@@director2bobtwo,..... different.....bikes
The Indian Scout looks like a fun bike , for short rides. It is a very small motorcycle
I kinda like the old rogue handlebars instead of the risers because I can strap a little bag under the fairing and it’s accessible at all times without the risers or the bars in the way.
FYI, The bags won't clear the remote reservoir shocks on the 101. You can run bags, but you'll have to downgrade the rear shocks.
Yo Hegshot. I watch a ton of motorcycle videos but this is the first I've seen of yours. Great job! Thanks for sharing. I had the chance to demo ride a Scout 101 just several days ago and I loved it. You captured much of the appeal in your video.
As an aside and this is not a criticism at all. You talked about the small screen on the 101 and mentioned it probably did very little. I think most people would think this - I know I did. From personal experience, I installed a small 'fly' screen on my 2015 Scout and was blown away by the difference such a small thing could do. Not much difference till I hit 60 mph and it was amazing how much less pressure there was on my chest. Would expect the same from that small fairing on the 101. Yeah, it doesn't turn it into a touring bike BUT it makes it much more fun on the highway.
Keep up the good work! 😎
Thanks man
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Indian was always better than the Harley ,as Harley thinks they can do a monopoly like iphones ,but that's not the case
I’ve never really looked at Indian motorcycles as an option to buy. Recently started looking at their lineup and was blown away by the look of them. I’ve only ever ridden Harley’s and Hondas, so I was impressed with the looks of the Indian line. Currently eyeballing the Super Chief as it is a close comparison to the Harley Davidson Heritage Softail. I used to own a 2015 Street Glide. Cool bike, but it rode like a brick. Hoping my local Indian dealer will let me test ride their bikes to see if I would like them over Harley.
That sport chief is FIRE!!!
I rode the Scout 101 in Sturgis. I liked it. If I weren’t an FTR guy, I would definitely get a Scout 101. The reason I’d take a FTR over the Scout is more lean angle. But that Scout looks badass, feels good to ride (especially in Sport mode), handled well, and all the cool details you mentioned.
Can i pet that dawg?
Wife has a Scout Bobber 2023. I actually prefer the look of the tank and the engine on the earlier model. However, the new tech is nice, the gas meter is really missing in the earlier models. 1250 over 1133 is nothing that matters very much.
The lack of suspension travel is a huge miss besides a the 101, Especially if you’re a bigger guy I’m sure. I’m more of a FTR guy and hoping Indian come out with a ADV bike. With the off-road heritage from Polaris I’m sure they can cook something up to compete with the Pan Am.
great looking bike but the exhaust pipes are just flat out ugly to big ruins the lines of the bike
Out of all the legitimate improvements the '25 Scout has over my '19 the seat stock for stock might be the best, then cruise control. If I didn't have a Challenger, I'd be trading my Scout in.
Pretty sure the Sporter S is lighter and has more HP and Torque! Also has all the features of the Scout plus some…
I went with the sport chief and I am not disappointed. Love that bike.
I’m waiting for them to offer a Scout with mid-position foot controls and a higher flatter seat.
Wow, what an upgrade! The scout finally has a gas gauge! Wow!! Didn’t the 1250 Harley came out with like five years ago or something now have like 150 hp?
Indian ,a superior bike than HD
Wonder how it compares for handling vs the Street Bob?
I have a scout bobber sixty 2023. Great bike but...the factory shocks and standard seat suck. My moped at my camper is more comfortable. The bike handles great plenty of power. Zero storage options. They sell a side bag for $300 big enough for a happy meal. I like the bike but wish It had a few modifications.
Love those American made Indian motorcycles❣️
They just keep getting better and better👍
I wish you could get one with a key and mechanical Speedo and tach. I don't want all the electronic stuff.
I've been unable to decide between the Scout and Chief. Cost isn't my biggest concern. 🤔
Great looking bike! Indian is doing it right. Thanks for the review.
There are a lot of bikes better than Harleys. To each their own. Some are better value, better power to weight ratio, better riding, better reliability, better off road. Me being 6 foot some bikes feel small. I don't do super sports and not usually one for heavy low bikes. I don't like gynecological forward controls. Nice roads don't really exist around me.
I thought you didn't have to buy anything to enter the sweepstakes .What's the $ 49.00 for ?
The 101 is sick
It looks cool, but the 3.4 gallon fuel tank is disappointing. And 111 hp and 82 ft pounds of torque is not great for a liquid cooled bike. The buell super cruiser is also a liquid cooled bike and is 175 hp and 102 ft pounds of torque. It will be hard to compete with as far as a non touring cruiser.
Why are indian always comparing their bike to harley, never the other way.
Harley is the reining champ and Indian is the up-and-comer. Sure, the Indian name has been around longer. But as an actual legit bike company, they have been out of the game for decades and are just now getting back into it, since they were bought by Polaris
I have 4 blockheads, ill keep my Harleys. I can still fix anything ,in my garage with aftermarket parts.
Just curious , do you know what your shirt actually means? I'm sure you know its from Tombstone. But there's an interesting story behind the quote "I'll be your Huckle Bearer"
Don’t like forward controls at all.
Sounds fun! I'm so done with Harley over their woke policies and their "NOTHING BURGER" of a letter today. Indian here I come!!
Indian has similar DEI policies since 2019. Harley just recently stopped all DEI operations... for now
@@IronRoadWarrior - Sorry no. Indian abandoned their DEI initiatives. Harley didn't stop anything, read their letter. It's a big nothing burger. They literally said in bullet point 1 "We're FULLY committed to DEI"
@@jontnoneya3404…Indian removed DEI from their website just days after Harley was exposed. So it’s no longer on their site but the people are still employed.
I’m rite there with ya
Just waiting for my Harley lemon law to go through so I can get check out a nice new Indian motorcycle!
Harley-Davidson will make all their motorcycles in Thailand from 2025 and on.
Can you pls do a comparison from the scout rogue I’m thinking about getting to a Honda Monkey pls? Thank you so much man I appreciate your hard work! I’m definitely looking at the Scout Rogue, it looks amazing! ❤
Hey man enjoy the videos can you do one competing the Road King to I think it is the Springfield that is comparable?
If given the chance, I will. Thanks for the suggestion and support man
There is no comparing HD to Indian, HD still trying to sell 40's tech for premium $$$! Water cooled, actually doesn't scrape the frame at 10° of lean, doesn't overheat and cook you. Indian all day!😊
😂😂😂
You really need to check some specs on Harley’s comparable bikes
That Tombstone shirt 😂
Nope, the Scout is tiny. Any normal size person looks like they are riding a mini-bike.
I'm not buying another HD, even after their 'so called reversal of woke policy' but I tried an M8 in a Limited and just couldn't stand it. 40 years of buying air cooled bikes.. I love the way they sound, lope, and ride...the M8 never had any soul to me so I'll be looking for an older Indian or another brand and I sure don't want or need a lot of electronic doo dads. I'm probably debadging my 2007 Road King Custom next to not advertise HD liberal junk while I look harder at various brands like Indian, Royal Enfield, Triumph, and the Japanese bikes.... but I know I want air cooled and I'd love to have a carb for the lope.
Great bike Indian makes.👍🏻
They need a 6k bike for a starter bike
Seems too heavy to be considered sporty. I was hoping indian would go more naked sport bike with the scout rather than more cruiser.
That's what the FTR is for.
@@frederickyeager3941 true.
This is not a sporty bike… it’s a total cruiser, with some modern features…
Most Indians are better than Harleys. If I weren't a dude who liked to customize my vehicles, I would have bought an Indian. But there's only a fraction of the number of Indian dealerships, than Harley-Davidson is a hard no for me, too.
Indian is sitting back and laughing all the way to the bank about HD.
Your dog wanted your attention 😂..
Indian is making Harley look bad with every model that Indian produces. HARLEY-DAVIDSON has always been considered the Cadillac of touring bikes. But, if you are a man that is looking for the rolls-Royce of touring Motorcycles, then you are definitely looking at an Indian.
I love the looks, tradition, and history of Indian bikes. But, I am not dumping H-D and keeping my Road King.
Nah! Harley did that all themselves. Indian just build better bikes so it accentuates the difference.
I dont own either. But, at the end of the day... it has always been benchmark vs. chaser. Indian being the one to chase.
Where are Indians made these day's
Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Honda Goldwing
He has camera mounted on his chest, notice how he has to drop his arm in order to see in mirror.......barend mirrors were not intended to be upside down, this is the most stupidest way to place mirrors.........go sit on one with hands on grips and look at mirrors.......your head is above your arms, arms above and inside of mirrors, your arms lock the mirrors
Yes it looks cooler but totally useless, if they used standard mirror that attaches somewhere around clutch/brake pivot then turned it upside down you would have clear view of mirror, which would also be clear view behind you......and look cool
Nightster 975 is a good one.
Pass.
So I guess the patch wearing bikers are trading up to Indians. Would love to see that.
Why do animals love youtube? Somebody could do a channel just on that.
V twin antique. By any other name.
Has no fearing, i still like the looks and sound of Harley
What’s an Indian?
U lost me on 3 gal tank... Bye....
Both Harley and Indian are overpriced.
imo its a chic bike.
Wrong, Harley is making Harley look bad.
DEI cr@p!
My experence with Polaris Indian--I'll go back to the metrics before I would own one again!!!
Why do they all have that ugly sticker on top of the fuel tanks?...Harley doesn't do that.
😄
Nope
Indian isn't even Indian anymore. They are made by Polaris.
h d make themselves look bad .
I wish they would stop trying to copy Harley with their baggers. They need to go back to their roots and innovate their style as well. I don't like the batwing they have.
A bagger is a bagger, it’s not like you can change them that much. Bit like adventure bikes, they all look shlt
Ugliest engines made. Rather ride a ricer
Better as woke harley
It's a low rider s but more lame
I think id rather have a sport chief.