Indian Scout Rogue Buyer's Guide

The Machine's Character

The Scout Rogue takes Indian's 1133 cc liquid-cooled 60° V-twin and wraps it in the least amount of motorcycle the company could get away with. Matte finishes, almost no bodywork, a bullet cowl over the headlight, 10-inch mini-apes, forward pegs. The 94 hp and 72 lb-ft is real output for a cruiser stripped this far back, and the aluminum perimeter frame underneath is a proper chassis rather than a styling exercise. It lands at the hooligan end of the cruiser class: chopper attitude, purist detailing, and a look that stays coherent from every angle.

It rides the way it looks, low and direct and unapologetically mechanical, with the V-twin's character left in rather than sanded off. Build quality is honest and the styling ages well, which matters on a bike owners keep and modify, and the aftermarket support behind it is deep. This is for the rider who wants presence and a little menace on a Saturday night run or a two-lane Sunday morning. The honest caveat is range and weather. With 3.3 gal (12.5 L) in the tank and nothing between you and the air, the day ends before your enthusiasm does.

Hard Numbers

Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.

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Key specifications
Power	94 hp (70 kW)
Torque	72 lb-ft (98 Nm)
Displacement	1133 cc
Engine	60° V-twin
Cooling	Liquid-cooled
Gearbox	6-speed
Front tire	130/60-19
Rear tire	150/80-16
Seat height	25.6 in (650 mm)
Wet weight	545 lb (247 kg)
Fuel capacity	3.3 gal (12.5 L)

Equipment check

Chassis

Rear Suspension Adjustable Standard

Comfort

Luggage System Optional

Safety

ABS Optional

Known issues

Weak stock battery

electrics occasional

The factory-installed battery is prone to premature failure; many owners recommend using a battery tender from day one.

The Numbers Compared

Compare the technical specifications of the Indian Scout Rogue with other bikes in its class.

Head-to-head: Indian Scout Rogue vs. its rivals

Power

94 hp This bike 120 hp Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 87 hp Honda CMX1100 Rebel 95 hp BMW R 12 86 hp Benda LFC 700 PRO

Torque

72 lb-ft This bike 94 lb-ft Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 72 lb-ft Honda CMX1100 Rebel 81 lb-ft BMW R 12 44 lb-ft Benda LFC 700 PRO

Displacement

1133 cc This bike 1252 cc Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 1084 cc Honda CMX1100 Rebel 1170 cc BMW R 12 677 cc Benda LFC 700 PRO

Wet weight

545 lb This bike 503 lb Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 494 lb Honda CMX1100 Rebel 500 lb BMW R 12 569 lb Benda LFC 700 PRO

Seat height

25.6 in This bike 28.9 in Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 27.6 in Honda CMX1100 Rebel 29.7 in BMW R 12 27.3 in Benda LFC 700 PRO

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