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Indian Motorcycle Scout Classic specifications and features

Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.

By , founder and editor

Updated

Prices checked

Specs source: Indian Motorcycle

Engine and performance

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.

Full specification sheet

Dimensions

Kerb weight
252 kg
Fuel tank
13 L
Seat height
680 mm
Ground clearance
113 mm
Wheelbase
1562 mm
Length
2318 mm
Width
916 mm
Height
1096 mm

Tyres

Front tyre
130/90-B16
Rear tyre
150/80-B16

Engine

Engine
1250 cc
Engine type
Liquid Cooled
Power
106.5 bhp
Torque
108 Nm
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Transmission
Manual

Brakes & suspension

Front brake
Disc, 298 mm, 2 piston caliper
Rear brake
Disc, 298 mm, 1 piston caliper
ABS / CBS
Dual Channel ABS
Front suspension
Telescopic Fork / 120 mm
Rear suspension
Dual Shocks / 76 mm

Source: Indian Motorcycle official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.

Dimensions in practice

The Scout Classic weighs 252 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 130/90-B16 front and 150/80-B16 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

  • Dual-channel ABS

    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.

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.

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 Nightster Special, Sport Scout and Scout Bobber

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.

Only the Scout Classic has

  • Colour TFT console

Rivals have, it lacks

  • Alloy wheels
  • Hazard lamps
  • LED daytime running lamp

Colours

  • Black Metallic

Scout Classic specs: questions people ask

What is the engine capacity and power of the Scout Classic?
It uses a 1250cc engine producing 106.46 bhp and 108 Nm, with a manual.
Is the Scout Classic 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 Scout Classic have ABS?
Yes, dual-channel ABS.
What features does the Scout Classic have?
12 items across 4 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and traction control. Some are variant-specific.

Scout Classic from

₹14.98 Lakh