Indian Scout Standard: history, specs, pictures
| Indian Scout Standard | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1932 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | 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 |
The Indian Scout Standard was a air-cooled, four-stroke, V-Twin Classic motorcycle produced by Indian in 1932.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 740.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 3-speed, manual transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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.
1932 - 1937 Indian Scout Standard[edit | edit source]
In 1932, the Great Depression was in full bloom, and it's effects could be felt even by Indian, which stopped production of the Scout 101 and replaced it with the Scout Standard, which shared it's frame with the Chief and the Four models. It's engine remained the same, a 740cc V-Twin that produced a claimed 18 horsepower.