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2015 INDIAN SCOUT

2015 INDIAN SPECIFICATIONS









The Indian Scout is back for 2015!Indian Motorcycles, this evening, revealed the new 2015 Indian Scout at a private event in Sturgis, SD.Billed as a "contemporary interpretation of one of motorcycling’s most famous and coveted bikes", Indian Motorcycles is looking to target both experienced riders and newbies alike. Built on a completely new platform that takes design cues and stylings from Scouts of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, the new 2015 Scout is a middle-weight cruiser that Indian hopes will attract riders looking for mixture of storied history and modern technology.With a lightest in class wet weight of 558 pounds – the new Scout offers a breakthrough chassis design featuring a lightweight and rigid cast aluminum frame coupled with a low 25.3-inch seat height for exceptional comfort, poise and maneuverability.It's powered by an all-new, original and proprietary liquid-cooled, 69 cubic inch (1133cc), 100 HP V-twin engine with 72.2 ft. lbs. of torque."This is the first truly new Indian Scout in more than 70 years", the company's press release states, and goes on to reference its use in "walls of death" and the "Indian Wrecking Crew" racing team. The company also highlighted its use in World War II, and the 1920 Indian Scout that earned the title, "World's Fastest Indian" as proven by Burt Munro in 1967.The 2015 Indian Scout is available for immediate ordering at a starting US MSRP of $10,999 for Thunder Black. All other colors start at $11,299.Expected delivery in dealerships across North America is late 2014.Pre-orders may be placed on www.IndianMotorcycle.com ; visit “Scout’s First Run” to learn more.The new Scout™ was designed from the ground up for a superb balance of comfort and control, delivering a superior riding performance for both newer and experienced riders. It offers:• The look of a classic “rigid triangle” design that is synonymous with original Scouts, coupled with a set of premium coil over monotube rear shocks that deliver exceptional ride, handling and comfort• A 25.3 inch seat height, 61.5 inch wheelbase and 5.3 inch ground clearance, delivers a confidence-inspiring 31 degrees of lean angle and low center of gravity, along with exceptional high and low speed maneuverability• A premium, Desert Tan Genuine Leather solo bucket seat, making the 2015 Indian Scout pure Indian® and the only brand to offer this seating as a standard feature• Available in two gloss finishes; Thunder Black and Indian Motorcycle Red and two matte options Silver Smoke and Thunder Black Smoke• Liquid-cooled design for 100 HP of pure power, along with enhanced durability and reliability• Closed loop fuel injection and ride-by-wire throttle actuation mated to a 6-speed transmission. Peak torque of 72.2 ft./lbs. at 5900 RPM• Dual overhead cams with four valves per cylinder• Split dual exhaust with cross-over, full heat shields, two O2 sensors on each bankEngine Type Liquid Cooled V-Twin (60 degrees)DOHC, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, Semi-Dry SumpHorsepower 100 hp at 8100 rpmPeak Torque 72.2 ft-lbs at 5900 rpmTransmission 6-speed/sliding-mesh/foot shiftBattery 12 volts / 12 amp/hour, 210 CCA, Maintenance Free AGMBore x Stroke 3.898” x 2.898” (99mm x 73.6mm)Charging System 35 amp max outputClutch Wet, multi-plateCompression Ratio 10.7:1Cooling System LiquidDisplacement 69 cu in / 1133 ccExhaust Split dual exhaust with crossoverExhaust Control Two O2 sensors, one each bank, single three-way catalystin each mufflerFinal Drive Belt drive, 141 toothFuel & Capacity 91 octane recommended, 3.3 gal/ 12.5 ltrFuel System Electronic fuel injection, closed loop/60 mm boreOil & Capacity SAE 15W60 , 5.0 qts / 4.73 ltrPrimary Drive Gear drive wet clutchSUSPENSIONFront Suspension Telescopic fork, 41 mm diameter, 4.7 in / 120 mm travelRear Suspension Dual shocks, 3 in / 76 mm travelBRAKESFront Braking System Single 298 mm rotor with 2-piston caliperRear Braking System Single 298 mm rotor with 1-piston caliper