2025 Indian 101 Scout

Although the 101 Scout is the flagship of Indian’s revamped Scout series for 2025, it still carries the same foundational elements as the rest of the family. But it stands taller in nearly every other aspect: There’s more power to be had from the SpeedPlus engine (111 hp to be exact), the braking components are higher spec, and the suspension is fully adjustable. It’s more dressed up too, wearing a 19-inch front wheel and custom-look quarter fairing upfront along with other West Coast–influenced styling cues to bolster the aggressive attitude.

Like the Sport Scout, the 101 Scout rolls with stylish 6-inch handlebar risers holding moto-style handlebars up top with machined triple clamps below, and a 19-inch cast wheel to lead the way, though on the 101, that hoop has a five-spoke arrangement as opposed to the eight-spoker on the Sport. The differences between the two models multiply from there, with the 101 Scout’s wheel attached to an inverted 43mm fork that’s not only fully adjustable, but also dials up a more forgiving 5.9 inches of squish. Out back are dual, fully adjustable piggyback shocks with 3.0 inches of travel, and the 101 Scout also has larger dual 320mm brake discs up front clamped by beefier four-piston Brembo calipers (though the rear is still a single disc with a one-piston caliper).

The key spec here is the more powerful engine: In this application, the SpeedPlus 1250 V-twin produces 111 hp as opposed to the 105 rating on the other models (though Indian says this is due solely to ECU tuning, and the other Scouts can also be updated at the dealer). Peak torque remains the same however, at a claimed 82 lb.-ft.

On a First Ride review of the bike, our testers hailed the 101′s upgrades, saying they “completely change the ride experience” with the brakes being “more responsive.… And the 111 hp engine tune gives the bike a sharpness that suggests there’s more to the tune than just a 6-hp difference.” Given the 101 Scout’s styling, component list, and feature set, we can see it being cross-shopped against Harley’s Low Rider S, even though the Sportster S has a more comparable displacement.

It’s also a relief that the 101 Scout comes fully loaded; there are no trim options to ponder over. Technically the bike is outfitted with the Limited +Tech package that’s an option on the others, but here it’s standard, so you get traction control, cruise control, and three selectable ride modes along with a 4-inch touchscreen display with navigation and Ride Command+ as well as keyless ignition, all included.

All those goodies explain the 101 Scout’s lofty MSRP: $16,999, period. There are no upcharges to sift through; you only have to decide if you want it with a red base or a white base color. Unfortunately you can only get the 101 Scout with painted graphics. Indian also offers four Collections accessory kits if you’re looking for even more personalization.