Indian Scout 600 1926 600cc 2 cyl sv

Manufacturer: Indian

Model: Scout 600

A smaller Indian v-twin model, the 37cu in (600cc) Scout, joined the existing 61cu in (1,000cc) Powerplus twin for 1920. In a somewhat unusual departure, this new smaller Indian twin featured primary drive by helical gears, rather than the more usual chain, and soon gained a reputation for indestructibility: “You can’t wear out an Indian Scout,” claimed the company’s advertising. In other respects the sidevalve v-twin motor followed the successful Powerplus formula. Detachable cylinder heads were the Scout’s big news for 1925 and two years later a 45 cu in (750cc) variant arrived, to be followed in April 1928 by the 101 Scout. The latter featured a revised 750cc engine in a new, longer-wheelbase frame, and this medium-weight sports model would prove an immense success for the Springfield firm, so much so that its replacement in 1931 by a heavier Chief-framed model was greeted with dismay. In 1932, a smaller, 30.5cu in (500cc) Junior Scout was introduced and this model - referred to as the Scout Pony from 1937 and the Thirty-Fifty from 1940 - continued in production into the war years alongside a revitalised 45cu in Sport Scout.

This Indian offered here was fully restored to the highest standard in 2016. The invoices of the restoration and records of the work done on the engine and gearbox and pictures during the restoration are present. Pictures were taken before the restoration which is still present. The bike is equipped with a Schebler carburetor, lighting set, leather side bags, amp meter, Corbin speedo as well as a practical side stand. The Scout is ready to ride and will be handed over with complete Austrian papers.