Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic

The Scout Classic comes in a single variant at ₹14,98,321 ex-showroom Delhi, so there is no trim ladder to climb: every Scout Classic leaves the showroom with the same equipment.

That makes it priced 38th lowest among the 53 cruisers we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Scout Bobber (₹3,206 less) and the Sport Scout (₹7,481 more).

On the road in Delhi the base Scout Classic comes to ₹16.89 Lakh: ₹14,98,321 ex-showroom, ₹1,27,866 in Delhi road tax and registration (8.5%), ₹47,427 for first-year insurance and ₹14,983 in tcs 1%. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.

The 1250cc liquid-cooled engine makes 106.46 bhp and 108 Nm through a Manual. With a kerb weight of 252 kg that is 422 bhp per tonne, 6th 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.

Chassis hardware includes dual-channel ABS and traction control, with a disc, 298 mm, 2 piston caliper up front and disc, 298 mm, 1 piston caliper at the rear.

Seat height is a low 680 mm, so riders around 5'2" and above can plant both feet at a stop.

On safety kit the Scout Classic has dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres, traction control and side-stand engine cut-off. Dual-channel ABS is the one item on this list worth paying for if it is variant-dependent.

Against Nightster Special, Sport Scout or Scout Bobber, it gets colour tft console that most rivals skip.

What it lacks: alloy wheels, hazard lamps and led daytime running lamp, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.

It is offered in 1 colours: Black Metallic. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Standard warranty is 2 years, unlimited km.

Indian Motorcycle runs a limited sales and service network in India, at roughly 8 touchpoints. Check the nearest workshop before buying if you live outside a metro; a 40 km ride for every service adds up.

The Scout Classic launched in 2025, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.