Indian Motorcycle
Indian Motorcycle 101 Scout specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 1250cc liquid-cooled engine makes 112.54 bhp and 109 Nm through a Manual. With a kerb weight of 249 kg that is 452 bhp per tonne, third best power-to-weight of the 51 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 249 kg
- Fuel tank
- 13 L
- Seat height
- 680 mm
- Ground clearance
- 113 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1562 mm
- Length
- 2206 mm
- Width
- 956 mm
- Height
- 1155 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 130/60-B19
- Rear tyre
- 150/80-R16
Engine
- Engine
- 1250 cc
- Engine type
- Liquid Cooled
- Power
- 112.5 bhp
- Torque
- 109 Nm
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- Manual
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 298 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Inverted Telescopic Cartridge Fork / 120 mm
- Rear suspension
- Dual Piggyback Shocks / 76 mm
Source: Indian Motorcycle official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The 101 Scout weighs 249 kg with fluids, has an 680 mm seat, 113 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1562 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 13 litres.
Tyres are 130/60-B19 front and 150/80-R16 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Sportster S, Super Scout and Street Bob
Against Sportster S, Super Scout or Street Bob, it gets alloy wheels and usd front forks that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: hazard lamps, rear monoshock, led daytime running lamp and ride modes, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the 101 Scout has
- Alloy wheels
- USD front forks
Rivals have, it lacks
- Hazard lamps
- Rear monoshock
- LED daytime running lamp
- Ride modes
Colours
- Ghost White Metallic with Graphics
- Sunset Red Metallic with Graphics
101 Scout specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the 101 Scout?
- It uses a 1250cc engine producing 112.54 bhp and 109 Nm, with a manual.
- Is the 101 Scout suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 680 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the 101 Scout have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the 101 Scout have?
- 16 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
101 Scout from
₹17.09 Lakh