Indian Scout 101: history, specs, pictures
The Indian Scout 101 was a Air-cooled, four-stroke, V-Twin Classic motorcycle produced by Indian in 1928.
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| Indian Scout 101 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1928 - 1948 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | 101ci Air-cooled, four-stroke, V-Twin |
| Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 3-Speed, manual Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Parallelogram fork Rear: Hardtail, sprung seat |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 18 |
| Rear Tire | 18 |
| Wheelbase | 57.09 inches (1450 mm) |
| Weight | |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 740.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 3-Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Dry multi discs.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 18 front tire and a 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Parallelogram fork while the rear was equipped with a Hardtail, sprung seat. The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long.
1928 - 1931 Indian Scout 101Edit
The Scout 101 was manufactured between 1928 and 1931 as a replacement to the Scout 37. The American brand upgraded its engine to an air-cooled, four-stroke, 740cc, V-Twin powerhouse, and also received a new frame with more fork rake, a longer wheelbase and a lower seat height.
Also, it boasted a parallelogram front fork suspension, a sprung seat in the rear, and was a favorite model among racers and hill-climbers of the time.