Well..mostly good.

The exhaust system looks like it came off the cheap plastic toy motorcycles that you get a the Dollar Store.

I really do like the look of the new BIG Indians....I just don't have $ 30,000 to spend on a motorcycle.

Dave

It is very heavy and I don't want to push that kind of weight in and out of my garage.  I believe the original Scout was designed to be a relatively light weight bike for the engine size which is reflected in the choice of "scout" for the name.  But, I wouldn't be surprised if this doesn't become the best selling Indian model.  I think the Indian Scout badge and the retro 40's look will appeal to a lot of riders.

What I thought was more interesting in Cycle World was the announcement that the Harley Street 750 is going to be available as a dirt track racer and that Harley had considered this option when they first designed this bike.

It's going to tank. Fenders are not valanced, no fins on the engine, radiator is emphasized instead minimized... it, like the HD500/750 water coolers and the V-rod, looks like an offshore design exercise that should have stayed off the production line.

Scouts were 45c.i., not 74c.i. engines, and the Jr Scout was 30.50c.i.

Water-cooled?... Sacrilege!... ...


It looks like an overweight Bolt... ...

Did anyone else notice, comparing the Indian water cooler to the real deal, that the factory installed the front fender backwards on the new one...  



And I'm pretty sure this engine out uglys the V-Odd...

I just saw those exact "Wall of Death" folks last month at the AMA vintage days at the Mid Ohio Race course.  It was really a fun show, and he did all those tricks on his old Indian.  The "Intern" fellows were riding a bicycle, and Harley 250cc two-stroke Enduro bikes from the 70's.

It really was a great show.  Loud, thrilling, and worth watching.

Dave