What’s New for 2026

The 2026 update to the 101 Scout is primarily cosmetic. The new Black Crystal and Super Graphite with Championship Gold accent color scheme is the highlight—a deep-black base with contrasting gold accents that bring out the lines of the 101 Scout’s bodywork particularly well. New graphics round out the color range.

Technically, the 101 Scout is identical to the 2025 model. The most important addition to the Scout lineup for 2026 is the new Sport Scout RT, a touring-oriented model with factory-installed locking saddlebags—but that is a separate model, not a change to the 101 Scout itself.

The 2026 Scout Family: Where the 101 Scout Fits

The 2026 Indian Scout family consists of several variants built around the same SpeedPlus 1250 platform: Scout Classic, Scout Bobber, Sport Scout, Scout Bobber Twenty, the new-for-2026 Sport Scout RT, and the 101 Scout. The 101 Scout is the fully equipped version—the only model in the family with a fully adjustable USD fork, dual-disc Brembo front brakes, adjustable piggyback shocks, a color-matched quarter fairing, and a 4-inch RIDE COMMAND touchscreen as standard. If you want an entry point into the Scout family, start with the Scout Classic. If you want the best-equipped Scout, buy the 101 Scout.

The SpeedPlus 1250 Engine: 10 Percent More Displacement Than Its Predecessor

The SpeedPlus 1250 is a completely new liquid-cooled 60-degree V-twin. Displacement is 1,250 cc—10 percent more than the classic Scout’s previous 1,133 cc engine. Output is 111 hp / 82 kW and 112 Nm at 6,300 rpm. The SpeedPlus torque curve has a sporting character: peak torque arrives at 6,300 rpm, significantly higher than on a Milwaukee-Eight, which reaches its maximum around 2,500 to 3,500 rpm. The 101 Scout wants to rev, rewarding higher engine speeds with more power rather than topping out. That is the key character difference from the Harley Softail cruiser world.

Compression ratio is 12.5:1, with a 63 mm throttle body, fuel injection, a six-speed transmission, and belt final drive. Fuel consumption is approximately 5.0 L/100 km. With a 13-liter tank, range is around 250 km. That is relatively limited for a cruiser of this size, so riders planning longer trips will need to plan fuel stops.

Chassis: Fully Adjustable, Brembo, 33 Degrees of Lean Angle

The upside-down fork is fully adjustable for spring preload, rebound, and compression damping, with 120 mm of travel. At the rear are adjustable twin piggyback shocks with 76 mm of travel. Up front, dual Brembo discs provide the braking, with ABS standard. Maximum lean angle is 33 degrees—an excellent figure for a cruiser with this geometry and one that leaves noticeable room to work with on winding roads. The 101 Scout’s chassis setup is therefore technically comparable to the Harley-Davidson Low Rider S: fully adjustable USD fork and Brembo brakes, but with less weight, 249 versus 304 kg, and a higher-revving engine.

Seat height is 680 mm and wheelbase is 1,562 mm. The 101 Scout’s proportions are more compact than a traditional Softail: shorter wheelbase, lower weight, and more agile turn-in. That is especially noticeable on tight mountain roads, where 249 kg versus 300 kg makes a tangible difference at similar power levels.

Design: The Quarter Fairing as a Signature Feature

The most distinctive styling feature separating the 101 Scout from the other Scout variants is the color-matched quarter fairing around the headlight. It is not primarily about wind protection—it is a design choice that visually connects the 101 Scout to the machines of the 1920s and 1930s, the era of the original 1928 Indian Scout 101 that inspired the name. Machined triple clamps, Moto-Style risers, the Moto handlebar, and dedicated 101 Scout badges complete the premium package.

Electronics: RIDE COMMAND With Navigation

A 4-inch touchscreen with the RIDE COMMAND system comes standard, including GPS navigation, Bluetooth pairing for phone and headset, audio information, vehicle data, trip data including distance, time, and elevation, riding modes, gear indicator, compass, and ambient temperature. It is fully integrated as standard, with no extra charge for the infotainment system.

Also included is a TCU, or vehicle telematics unit, providing Bike Health, Bike Locator, and account synchronization. The first year is free, after which an annual fee applies. Traction control, riding modes, cruise control, keyless ignition, and USB are also included. For a motorcycle in this price segment, this is a thoroughly modern technology package.

Stationary Noise and Tyrol

According to EU type approval, the Scout family has a stationary noise level of approximately 91 dB(A), comfortably below Tyrol’s 95 dB(A) limit. That means the 101 Scout can be ridden on Tyrolean roads without restriction. Confirm the exact figure for the specific 101 Scout version with the dealer.

Price and Positioning

Starting at approximately €18,990 including additional charges, the 101 Scout competes directly with the less expensive Harley-Davidson Softail cruisers: the Street Bob at €17,500 with the Milwaukee-Eight 117, and the Low Rider S at €23,200 with the Milwaukee-Eight 117 HO. Compared with the Harley Low Rider S, the 101 Scout is around €4,000 less expensive and considerably lighter, 249 versus 304 kg, while offering a comparable premium chassis package with a fully adjustable USD fork and Brembo brakes.

Its character is completely different. The Low Rider S is a torque cruiser; the 101 Scout is a sporting roadster with cruiser aesthetics. The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS, at approximately €16,400 and 105 hp, offers more outright sporting dynamics for less money.

Verdict

The 2026 Indian 101 Scout is the most convincing choice in the Scout family for riders unwilling to compromise on suspension or brakes. Brembo, fully adjustable USD fork, SpeedPlus 1250, 249 kg, RIDE COMMAND, 680 mm seat height, and approximately 91 dB(A). It is a convincing answer to the question: how much motorcycle do you get for around €19,000 if you want an American V-twin that feels and sounds different from a Harley-Davidson?

 

Quick Check

+ SpeedPlus 1250: liquid-cooled 60-degree V-twin; 111 hp; 112 Nm at 6,300 rpm; sporting torque delivery; rewards higher revs; 249 kg ready to ride—lightest model with this engine type in the class.

+ Fully adjustable USD fork, adjustable piggyback shocks, dual-disc Brembo front brakes, 33-degree lean angle: premium chassis setup comparable with the Low Rider S—but around €4,000 less expensive and 55 kg lighter.

+ 4-inch RIDE COMMAND touchscreen with navigation and Bluetooth standard; TC, riding modes, cruise control, keyless ignition, USB; approx. 91 dB(A), Tyrol-compliant; color-matched quarter fairing; Championship Gold color new for 2026.

+ 680 mm seat height; compact 1,562 mm wheelbase; Metzeler Cruisetec tires; belt drive; 2-year manufacturer warranty; Indian heritage with a global dealer network.

 

– 112 Nm at 6,300 rpm: peak torque arrives higher than on a Harley Milwaukee-Eight; riders looking for relaxed low-rpm cruising are better served by the Low Rider S, with 173 Nm at 4,000 rpm.

– 13-liter tank: approx. 250 km range—adequate for day rides, limiting for long-distance touring; 76 mm rear suspension travel limits comfort on rough roads.

– Only a 2-year manufacturer warranty, while Harley-Davidson offers 4 years; confirm stationary noise with dealer; Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS offers more sporting dynamics at around €16,400.

– Around €19,000 for 111 hp from 1,250 cc is not a bargain horsepower equation compared with Japanese or European rivals; part of the price pays for American heritage and premium components.

 

Technical Specifications: Indian 101 Scout (2026)

Make / Model: Indian 101 Scout (2026; new for 2026: Black Crystal and Super Graphite with Championship Gold color, new graphics); manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle, Minneapolis, MN, USA; Polaris Industries; European distribution: Indian Motorcycle Europe

What’s New for 2026: New Black Crystal and Super Graphite with Championship Gold accent color; new graphics; technically identical to 2025. New Scout-family model for 2026: Sport Scout RT, a separate new model with factory saddlebags.

2026 Scout Family: Scout Classic, entry model; Scout Bobber; Sport Scout; Scout Bobber Twenty; Sport Scout RT, new for 2026 with factory saddlebags; 101 Scout, full-equipment version. All are based on SpeedPlus 1250.

Engine: Liquid-cooled 60-degree SpeedPlus 1250 V-twin; 1,250 cc; four valves; 63 mm throttle body; 12.5:1 compression; fuel injection; six-speed; belt drive; Euro 5+

Power: 111 hp / 82 kW

Torque: 112 Nm at 6,300 rpm

Top Speed / Consumption: Approx. 195 km/h; approx. 5.0 L/100 km; approx. 250 km range

Fuel Tank / Weight: 13 liters; 249 kg ready to ride

Transmission / Final Drive: Six-speed; belt drive

Electronics: ABS; TC, traction control; riding modes; cruise control; keyless ignition; 4-inch RIDE COMMAND touchscreen with GPS navigation, Bluetooth phone/headset, vehicle information, trip data; TCU telematics with Bike Health and Bike Locator, first year free then annual fee; USB

Fork: Fully adjustable upside-down cartridge fork; adjustable spring preload, rebound, and compression damping; 120 mm travel; machined triple clamps

Rear Shocks: Twin adjustable piggyback shocks; 76 mm travel

Lean Angle: 33 degrees on both sides

Front Brake: Dual-disc Brembo front brake; ABS

Rear Brake: Single disc; ABS

Wheels: Five-spoke cast wheels; 19 × 3.5 inches front; 16 × 3.5 inches rear

Tires: Metzeler Cruisetec; 130/60B19 61H front; 150/80R16 77H rear

Ergonomics: 680 mm seat height; Moto-Style risers; Moto handlebar; 1,562 mm wheelbase; 113 mm ground clearance

Design: Color-matched quarter fairing around headlight; 101 Scout badges; exclusive paint and graphics; LED headlight, turn signals, and taillight

Stationary Noise: Approx. 91 dB(A), Scout family; Tyrol-compliant below 95 dB(A)

2026 Colors: Black Crystal and Super Graphite with Championship Gold, new for 2026; Sunset Red Metallic with Graphics; Ghost White Metallic with Graphics; ask dealer for additional options

Warranty / Service: 2-year manufacturer warranty with unlimited mileage; German dealer network expanding

Price in Germany: From €18,990 including additional charges