Since its acquisition by Polaris Industries, Indian Motorcycle has steadily filled out its lineup. It started with three Chief models—Chief Classic, Chief Vintage and Chieftain—for 2014. The following year Indian added the Roadmaster luxury tourer to the Chief family and introduced the Scout, powered by an all-new liquid-cooled, 1,133cc (69ci) 60-degree V-twin with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder that makes a claimed 100 horsepower and 72 lb-ft of torque at the crank.
Read our 2014 Indian Chief review
Read our 2015 Indian Roadmaster review
Read our 2015 Indian Scout review
For 2016, Indian is adding a blacked-out Chief called the Dark Horse (read about it here) and a smaller, less expensive version of the Scout. The Scout Sixty’s scaled-down V-twin displaces 999cc (60ci), but is said to make a very respectable 78 horsepower and 65 lb-ft of torque. To help make it more affordable ($8,999 in Thunder Black, two grand less than the full-size Scout), the Sixty features a blacked-out frame, swingarm, wheels and seat. Its 5-speed transmission has one less gear, but the chassis, suspension and brakes carry over from the Scout. Both models have the same belt final drive, ultra-low 25.3-inch seat height, small 3.3-gallon fuel tank and roughly 560-pound curb weight.
The 2016 Indian Scout Sixty will be available in Thunder Black ($8,999), Indian Motorcycle Red ($9,299) or Pearl White ($9,299).
For more information, visit indianmotorcycle.com.
This is the kind of thing Harley needs to make in order to continue thriving. Harley’s Street series is ok for overseas, but ….. (Full disclosure – I am a Harley owner and a HD stockholder.)
with all the R+D harley has plus all their screaming eagle performance product they offer out it would be excellent to see a FACTORY done up performance bike from the motor company ! they are way way over due on doing that – please listen to your customers both current and future customer- !